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Reaching 100 years old is certainly a cause for celebration with family and friends but one woman was also surprised by her trash collector who wanted to honor this special lady on her big day. The friendship between garbage collector Ben Bird and his 100-year-old customer Dorothy Ballard went viral when it first hit the headlines in 2019. Ben always makes a point of stopping to chat to Dorothy, who is known as Mercy, when he collects her trash every week at her home in Kidderminster, England, – something he’s been doing for the past decade. “He talks about the...

Most people have bucket lists full of activities and places they want to check off. These usually include trips to idyllic locations and thrilling actions like bungee jumping or skydiving. However, one woman had a peculiar wish she hoped would come true. Ticking items off one’s bucket list is exciting, but many people never live to turn their desires into realities. Life is short, and older adults aren’t able to see and do everything they dreamed about during their youth. Fortunately, for a 100-year-old woman, her wish was still possible. The centenarian needed help from the police to fulfill her...

A simple act of kindness by a few workers at a bus station made the world a little warmer by creating cozy beds for stray and homeless dogs. Winter can be a very difficult time to survive for homeless pups. Employees at the Barreirinha bus terminal in Brazil noticed the many stray dogs in the area, and had compassion for them. They created a space at their facility where these lovable dogs can stay warm and be looked after. Not only are they providing the pups with food and water, but the staff also made them cute little beds out...

Parents at a high school soccer game were initially confused when every player on the field stopped playing and turned towards the left side of the field. At first, they weren’t sure what was going on — then they heard an unmistakable sound and saw what all the teens were looking at. The Siebel Soccer Park in Great Falls, Montana, is where the Great Falls High and CM Russell teams play the majority of their home games. The park has inspired a tradition, thanks to its location. After a video emerged online of the unique practice that’s now become common...

A World War II veteran in Austin, Texas, was putting his life and belongings at risk by heating his home with his gas stove. His heater had stopped working, and he didn’t want to ask for help. Luckily for him, a kind police officer noticed his situation and got all hands on deck to help him out. Louis C. Hicks was heating his home by using his gas-powered stove and oven. | Source: YouTube/KUVE When Louis C. Hicks, a 92-year-old veteran, called the police to report the theft of some tools from the shed behind his home, he wasn’t expecting...

There are some children who seem destined to be stars. Even at a very young age – they have the courage and talent to entertain huge crowds. One three-year-old performed the national anthem with no problem, becoming the youngest person to ever sing it in New York’s Carrier Dome stadium. The national anthem has never been so adorable. Just wait until you see this toddler nail the classic song to open up one of the Syracuse Women’s basketball games. Three-year-old Drake Grillo is a little cutie pie who was born for the spotlight. It’s hard to believe a three-year-old could...

State Trooper Brian recalls reaching the top of the mountain and feeling winded. He was surrounded by the green and brown of the trees when he suddenly spotted a pink dot in the distance. When a two-year-old girl went missing in South Bristol, New York, officers knew that they were under a huge amount of time pressure to find her. Missing children during the day is one thing- but when night comes and the temperature drops, it becomes even more dangerous. A New York State Trooper named Brian Hotchkiss was the man in charge of the search party- and he...

After all, the serving men and women who sacrifice so much for our continued freedom are deserved of it. As an adult I’m extremely aware of this, and I support our troops whenever the possibility arises. That said, when I was young the concept could sometimes escape me. Sure, I knew that soldiers were doing brave things to protect us, but I hadn’t yet learned the true meaning of what it is to show gratitude. 6-year-old Jace Vega certainly does. A photo of the youngster has gone viral after the first-grader was snapped saluting military members at San Antonio International...

Richard Gere is a name most people are familiar with. The iconic actor has played starring roles in many movies and is a heartthrob for millions are the world. The most endearing this about Richard Gere is that he still makes time to celebrate his dad’s birthday just like any other ordinary person would! What a great guy. Richard Gere’s father, Homer Gere who lives in North Syracuse celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday in the presence of his son and other beloved family and friends. The group celebrated the centenary of his birth at a restaurant in Armory Square....

Daddy-daughter dances are a staple of growing up for many girls and women. There are a lot of fond memories to be made at those school dances and it’s a great way to bond with your dad. But what’s a girl to do if she doesn’t have a father? For one little girl, a whole group of soldiers and servicemembers stepped up to make her night one to remember. Cayleigh Hinton was 4 years old when her father lost his life in a military training accident. Without her father around, she had no one to take her to her school’s...