Giving Back
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Man Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize - Confesses the Real Reason Why He Bought the Ticket
"Money can't buy happiness." Souleymane Sana, a North Carolina resident and native of Mali, Africa, recently put this old saying to the test when he won a scratch-off lottery ticket worth a whopping $100,000. Instead of succumbing to the temptation of extravagant luxuries that the money could provid...
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Boy Has to Take Care of Little Sister After Mom Abandons Them - Years Later, Kelly Clarkson Has a Big Surprise in Store
Not everyone is given the same opportunities in life, and some people have to go through a lot more than others early on. But it’s through these struggles that we can learn and grow as people, so long as we find love and strength. That’s something a young man named Malachi Coleman has learned over t...
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Ungrateful Daughter Throws Moms Gift in the Trash - So She Decides to Teach Her a Harsh Lesson
Florida mom Haley Hassell noticed that her 6-year-old daughter, Presleigh, was nervous since starting first grade. So as good moms do, she tried to make her feel better and thought she had the perfect remedy.Daughter Throws Mom’s Gift in the TrashPresleigh was asking for a LOL-brand pencil box, like...
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Poor Student With Nothing to Give Surprises Teacher With an Unforgettable Christmas Gift
'Tis the season of giving and for a lot of kids that means gifting their teachers a little something special. (Because teachers are SUPERHEROES and deserve allllllll the gifts).While the classic standbys like chocolate and coffee mugs are appreciated and treasured, one poor student came up with a gi...
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Judge Learns Single Mom Was Kicked Out of Her House at 13 Years Old - Then, He Reads a Letter in Front of the Court That Stuns Her
As the letter is read aloud in the courtroom, she is without words; with tears streaming down her face, it's a day she'll never forget.A Struggling Single MomPhoto by Victória KubiakiHe's both seen and heard it all, from the mundane to the macabre. But even this crime spree shocked Judge Caprio. In ...
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Beyonc and Kelly Rowland Are Backing an $8.4M Permanent Housing Project for Houstons Homeless
*Featured image contains photo by MART PRODUCTIONBeyoncé is arguably the biggest superstar on the planet. Amassing a staggering 88 Grammy nominations with a record 32 wins, she has sold over 200 million records and is one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. And she's not slowing down. S...
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Deputy Pulls Over Drivers for Minor Traffic Violations - But Instead of Tickets, He Has Something Else Up His Sleeve
Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it also tends to be the most expensive. All those packages coming down the driveway? They're not from Santa's workshop. You've got Amazon and your credit card to thank for those. Between decking the halls, making the yuletide bright, and Sant...
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Fortnite Player Calls Mom and Makes Shocking Announcement on Livestream
Any parent who tells their kids that gaming doesn't pay may want to think again. A professional gamer, Aydan Conrad, surprised his mom by paying off her college loans. And she's got his gaming habit to thank for it.
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Man Meets Up With Struggling Family at a Park - Theyre Shocked to See His Friend Standing Behind Them
Losing someone you love is never easy. In grief, the best thing many of us can do is find a purpose in our loss and honor the person who is no longer with us. In that way, we create meaning in our lives and, hopefully, make a difference.Two parents who lost their child to cancer are determined to do...
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Struggling Employee Reveals the Bitter Truth About His Job to Undercover Boss - He Responds by Giving Him a $250,000 House
We spend a good chunk of our lives working. On average? At 40 hours a week, 49 weeks a year (assuming vacation time) multiplied by 45 years...I don't even want to do the math.It's A LOT. So, it would be great if, during that time, we felt appreciated and valued for the job we're doing. Unfortunately...
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CEO Earns $1B, Shares Huge Chunk Of It With Staff And Donates Yearly Salary to Frontline Workers
Imagine you've worked your butt off and it's finally time for your big payday – what would you do with all that cash?If you're British businessman Matt Moulding, the 48-year-old CEO of beauty and health online retailer The Hut Group, you give a lot of it away. Celebrating and rewarding his team The ...
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Millionaire CEO Retires And Surprises Staff With $13.2 Million 'Thank You' Gift
Most bosses get a retirement gift from their staff in the form of a 'thank you' card. Rarely do bosses give something concrete to their staff when they call it quits. But one CEO did, and it's a great reminder of the importance of giving back.An amazing startup storyWales-based Admiral started with ...
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Beloved Cook Sobs When Given Mortgage By Frat Brothers She Used To Take Care Of
A frat house cook put her heart and soul into her job. Now three decades later, the frat gave her an incredible gift as a thank you for all her efforts.Jessie Hamilton DayTo the frat brothers at Phi Gamma Delta at Louisiana State University, Jessie Hamilton wasn't just an amazing cook. She was also ...
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Deaf Son Brings Mom To Tears By Using His Savings To Secretly Pay Off Her Mortgage
One of the ultimate shows of gratitude a successful child can give their parent is to pay off their mortgage or buy them a house. You hear it all the time, when somebody is about to hit it big, the first thing they want to do is buy their parents, or more specifically, their mom, a house. It’s a dre...
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Family Runs Into Shaquille ONeal at Home Depot - He Buys Them a Washer and Dryer After One Conversation
Shaquille O'Neal isn't just one of the greatest basketball players of all time, he also may just be one of the greatest guys EVER. (Move on over Keanu Reeves.)No stranger to philanthropic endeavors, Shaq is known for surprising his fans with some pretty spectacular random acts of kindness.Including ...
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Little Boy Notices His Classmate Gluing His Torn Shoes Together - Goes Home to Ask His Mom a Touching Question
*Featured image contains photo by Esma AtakIt was just an ordinary school day when Erin Fedele's son, Jaymes, came home and asked her a question that touched her heart deeply. The simple query from this young boy ignited a chain of kindness that would inspire and move many.The Profound Question One ...
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Poor Boy Collects Cans on the Street to Survive - Then a Stranger Approaches Him and Brings Him to Tears
You may have heard of Bl Phakathi, South Africa’s “Secret Santa.” The motivational speaker and life coach is known for sharing successful, viral videos of giving and gratitude, and this past November he was at it again to bring us all to tears.Bl Phakathi’s Chance Encounter With a Boy Who Collected ...
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Shaq Finds Out One Big Family Was Growing Out of Their 12-Person Van - So He Did Something Unbelievable
Shaquille O'Neal, a.k.a. the Big Diesel, a.k.a. Shaq, made a pledge last year. Every time he leaves the house, he would try to do something good.“I’m into making people happy. Whenever I leave the house, I just try to do a good deed,” he said.Recently, that good deed manifested as buying an engageme...
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Elderly Shoeshiner Saves Over $200,000 in Tips After Working for 30 Years - Then Does Something Unexpected With the Money
Despite their best efforts, hospitals aren't exactly the most cheery of places. I mean, who doesn't love the stunning selection of "Get Well" mylar balloons at the Gift Shop (right beside the bed pans)! But once we realize, that the nurse is never coming back with the second Jell-O cup we asked for....
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Masked Stranger Slips Out After Playing a Piano With DO NOT PLAY Sign - Antique Store Owner Tracks Him Down
Antique stores can have a reputation for being stuffy stores with uptight owners. "Don't touch that" or "you break it, you buy it!"Well, one Massachusetts antique store owner is adding his own spin to that narrative.He vowed to track down a mystery man after he ignored a "DO NOT PLAY" sign and gave ...
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