By Anne Cacherell Some people find it hard to let go of a deceased loved one until they truly feel in their hearts that they have been sufficiently honored. Meet Minnesota native Kevin Doyle, the man who walked 645 miles from San Francisco to San Diego dressed as a Storm Trooper as a tribute to his…
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This Actor Climbed the Highest Mountain In North Dakota to Raise Funds For Parkinson’s Disease
By Anne Cacherell Sometimes, it is not our decision to make whether or not an incurable disease would embark upon our life’s journey. However, there’s always an option to stay strong and positive. Canadian-American actor, author and producer Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991. Semi-retired from acting as the symptoms worsen;…
Find Out How This Team Rescued a Labrador In Distress From Deep In the Forest
By Anne Cacherell On the afternoon of July 2nd, 2015, Fraser, a 120-pound Labrador was rescued from Norvan Falls in Vancouver, BC. He wasn’t able to walk due to cuts on his paws and exhaustion. When passing hikers noticed that Fraser and his owner were in distress, they informed the staff at Lynn Headwaters. The…
This Organization’s Mission Is to Help Ex-Offenders & the Homeless Get Jobs
By Anne Cacherell Aside from building self-esteem, having a job gives us a sense of purpose and self-worth that makes us feel that we are important contributing members of the society. This video features Sun Cedar, a Kansas-based non-profit manufacturing organization that gives employment opportunities to people who are in difficult transitions and in severe…
These Little Heroes Are Saving Lives & Limbs Using Their Exceptional Sense Of Smell
By Anne Cacherell Over 50 countries worldwide are contaminated by landmines and explosive remnants of wars that result to thousands of casualties every year. In line with this concern, APOPO (Anti-Persoonsmijnen Ontmijnende Product Ontwikkeling or Anti-Personnel Landmines Detection Product Development in English), a Belgian NGO, came up with a solution that would help save lives…
His Only Wish Was to Meet His Idol, But He Got Something He Never Thought Possible
By Anne Cacherell Wishes are not only granted in fairy tales. On 2005, The Make-A-Wish Foundation learned about a 10-year-old boy, who was suffering from a serious liver disease, and his wish to meet his favorite American country music singer-songwriter, Toby Keith. The little kid’s name is Trevor Scott, who at that time was under…
