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Posted by geri
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Wednesday, 29 October 2008 |
14-year-old Patrick Nicholson has Down Syndrome, but that hasn't stopped him from making a difference as assistant coach for his high school football team. Spirited kid and wise coach equals inspiring video!
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Posted by Kim Forrester
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Monday, 27 October 2008 |
In Australia a terrier has surprised and delighted fire-fighters by refusing to leave a litter of newborn kittens caught in a raging house fire. Smoke in the Melbourne house was so thick that, at first, firefighters thought they had spotted a soft toy. On closer inspection it was revealed that they had found Leo the dog, who had refused to leave the house choosing instead to guard a cardboard box containing 4 new-born kittens. (Read the story in Reuters News)
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Posted by geri
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Sunday, 26 October 2008 |
As Milton Hershey School Senior Chloe Mellott wages a courageous
battle against cancer, her school family is coming
together in a show of support.
Students,
employees, and alumni will gather for a 24-hour event to honor Chloe
and kick off a year-long fundraising effort to raise money in Chloe's
name for the American Cancer Society. The School community is hoping to
raise $100,000.
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Read more... [High School Rallies Around Student Cancer Patient]
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Posted by bivvy
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Sunday, 26 October 2008 |
Cairn terrier Freddie blundered into the water after getting lost in fog while out for a walk with his owner.
But instead of swimming to shore he headed out into the North Sea. (The UK Sun has story and photo)
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Posted by geri
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Saturday, 25 October 2008 |
began Tae Kwon Do lessons as a way to help him deal with his autism, keep him active, enrich
communicate skills, learn discipline and the like. Two weeks ago he earned his
black belt with a performance that included breaking two boards - one with a kick, the other
with an elbow. Justin's achievement show others that greatness can come through difficult circumstances. (Read the story in the Hammond Times, serving Northwest Indiana ) Thanks to Lou Storiale, who is good friends with the Patel family, for submitting this story!
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