March is National Kidney Month, and one Long Island man is giving the gift of life to his dear friend by donating his kidney. Source: A perfect match: Babylon man to give lifesaving kidney donation to longtime friend
Category: In Our Personal Lives
Inspiring stories of everyday people leading, living and loving From the Heart.
24-year-old daughter with two unrelated cancers walking 3000km to fundraise
READER REPORT: Caity Cane has taken her cancer diagnosis in her stride – literally. Source: 24-year-old daughter with two unrelated cancers walking 3000km to fundraise
Homeless man spends his nights helping others stay warm after ‘a guardian angel’ saved his life
‘I walk around, make sure they stay awake and they stay alive,’ said McPherson who was awarded for his efforts. Source: Homeless man spends his nights helping others stay warm after ‘a guardian angel’ saved his life
Assistance dogs improve mental health of veterans
This study provides clear evidence that assistance dogs can play a key role in a veteran’s recovery… Source: Assistance dogs improve mental health of veterans
Women’s tennis club fosters friendships, philanthropy
In this club, they laugh when someone misses a shot, and raise money for causes. Source: Women’s tennis club fosters friendships, philanthropy
Encouraging others: Sammy McAvoy loves to help others
Bringing joy to others, Clarkson High School Senior Sammy McAvoy said, is one of the things that motivate her day-to-day actions. Source: Encouraging others: Sammy McAvoy loves to help others
The organ trail. A couple’s personal connection to kidney donation
Source: The organ trail. A couple’s personal connection to kidney donation
Dave Grohl smokes barbecue during storm to help feed 450 homeless people in Los Angeles
Dave Grohl and friends provided food for hundreds of homeless people in Los Angeles, cooking barbecue for over 24 hours with Hope the Mission. Source: Dave Grohl smokes barbecue during storm to help feed 450 homeless people in Los Angeles
Virginia high school student creates non-profit to make therapy more accessible
A high schooler in the DMV is making a difference by creating his own non-profit. Source: Virginia high school student creates non-profit to make therapy more accessible
Alyvia advocates congenital heart defect care
When she’s not singing and having “silly” fun, Alyvia is advocating congenital heart defect care to lawmakers in Mississippi. Source: Alyvia advocates congenital heart defect care — Boston Children’s Answers