From the Heart Project Inspiring stories of everyday people leading, living and loving from the heart.

Moulting lab’s bond with girl, eight, whose hair fell out from cancer

Beauty the labrador sat by little Lily’s side at all times – and her constant moulting made the now 11-year-old feel ‘better’ when her own hair was falling out. Source: Moulting lab’s bond with girl, eight, whose hair fell out from cancer

Philanthropist property developer, 37, gives away thousands to cash strapped families amid cost of living squeeze

TJ Atkinson started a business with his nieces that donates money to people in need Source: Philanthropist property developer, 37, gives away thousands to cash strapped families amid cost of living squeeze

Ed Sheeran delights sick children and families at Adelaide hospital

Ed Sheeran took time out of his busy touring schedule to treat children at an Adelaide hospital to an intimate gig. Source: Ed Sheeran delights sick children and families at Adelaide hospital

Kevin Hart Raffles Custom “Hart House” Nike Air Force 1s for Charity

In collaboration with footwear designer Paris Jordan. Source: Kevin Hart Raffles Custom “Hart House” Nike Air Force 1s for Charity

Philanthropic teens ready to review grant applications

TURBOTVILLE — Each year, high school students from across the region — including in the Warrior Run School District — learn how nonprofit organizations operate. They take those lessons one Source: Philanthropic teens ready to review grant applications

Community comes together to support local teen battling acute promyelocytic leukemia

Organizers say a Saturday benefit supporting a Port Neches-Groves High School teenager was a large success. Tae’Von Perry, 16, recently was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia in December after failing to heal from a wisdom tooth extraction. On Saturday, a number of groups gathered at Encounter Church in Groves to host a link sale, cake…

North Texas mother preserves son’s legacy through fishing

Jamie Brock started a non-profit to take terminally ill kids fishing. Source: North Texas mother preserves son’s legacy through fishing

What being a hospice volunteer taught me about death and life

When Anna Tims volunteered at a hospice, she learned, by helping patients in their final days, not to fear illness and death. Here, she writes movingly on her experience – and explains why dying matters Source: What being a hospice volunteer taught me about death and life

8 Wine Brands That Give Back

These wineries are known for more than delicious vino Source: 8 Wine Brands That Give Back

Perspective | I survived cancer. Everyone wants to know how I did it.

I don’t have the answer, there’s no secret. But people tell me my story gives them hope. Source: Perspective | I survived cancer. Everyone wants to know how I did it.

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