It was one of the most heartbreaking segments in “Shark Tank” history. Keith Young’s dream of selling his unique cutting board on “Shark Tank” was finally realized, after his death, when his three children appeared on the ABC show, pitched his CupBoardPro, and were instantly overwhelmed with more than $1 million in orders they had trouble…
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Woman with Down Syndrome gets to live her dream, becomes flight attendant for a day!
Knoll spent time “learning the ropes and meeting crew and pilots at Brisbane Airport, before receiving her uniform and ‘wings’ a badge given to cabin crew before they take their first flight.” Source: Woman with Down Syndrome gets to live her dream, becomes flight attendant for a day!
Pearl Jam announces $10.8 million to combat homelessness
The money comes from philanthropic donations, as well as ticket and merchandise sales. Source: Pearl Jam announces $10.8 million to combat homelessness
Superheroes take over Norton Children’s Hospital
Window washers traded in their cleaning supplies for capes for a surprise several stories high. Source: Superheroes take over Norton Children’s Hospital
Rascal Flatts Spreads Bookish Holiday Cheer at Children’s Hospital
‘Tis the season for good deeds, and Rascal Flatts have answered the call! The country music superstars recently stopped in at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee, to spread their love of reading and holiday cheer to kids who might be spending the most wonderful time of the year (or at…
A Big Gift for Homelessness From the Tech Billionaire Begging His Industry to Do More
Last month after a contentious campaign, San Francisoc voters approved a ballot measure to tax the city’s richest companies to help the homeless. Now one of the measure’s biggest supporters is putting millions of his own money where his mouth is. Source: A Big Gift for Homelessness From the Tech Billionaire Begging His Industry to…
Oakland County employees raise $49,000 for 20 local charities, nonprofits
Hundreds of Oakland County employees wore jeans to work this year while supporting a good cause. Source: Oakland County employees raise $49,000 for 20 local charities, nonprofits
Sonny’s BBQ awards Surfers For Autism with $10,000 for Giving Tuesday
Sonny’s BBQ awards Surfers For Autism with $10,000 for Giving Tuesday TCPalm Sonny’s BBQ conducted an open call for fans to nominate their favorite nonprofit for a chance to win the grand prize of $10000. Source: Sonny’s BBQ awards Surfers For Autism with $10,000 for Giving Tuesday
KeyBank donation gives boost to new businesses in low-income areas
KeyBank donated $50,000 to OWN Rochester, a community-led non-profit organization established to coordinate and support worker-owned businesses that are just starting up. Source: KeyBank donation gives boost to new businesses in low-income areas | WHAM
ECENTA Digital Helps Feed My Starving Children
ECENTA Digital teammates in Phoenix, AZ volunteered at Feed My Starving Children and helped create enough meals to feed 166 children for an entire year in Nicaragua.
McDonald’s worker with Down syndrome celebrates 30 YEARS in the job
A McDonald’s worker with Down syndrome has been delighting customers at Northmead McDonald’s, Sydney, for 30 years. Russell O’Grady, 48, (pictured 1986) is now a local hero in the town. Russell O’Grady, 48, first donned the fast food restaurant’s uniform in 1986 when he was just 18-years-old. Now, 30 years later, he is a local…
In a first, Gerber names boy with Down syndrome ‘Spokesbaby’
An 18-month-old boy with Down syndrome has been named by baby food maker Gerber as its “Spokesbaby” for 2018, the company said on Wednesday, an action hailed by advocates for people with the genetic condition. Source: In a first, Gerber names boy with Down syndrome ‘Spokesbaby’
