Teen creates fire suppression extinguisher to combat wildfires
A teen in the San Francisco Bay Area has parlayed the tragedy of a 2018 wildfire to hopefully prevent the spread of future fire disasters.
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Joseph Shavit
- May 1
Dad dumps 80,000 pennies on mom's lawn as child support payment. Daughter responds with kindness
One Richmond family got a shocking delivery when 80,000 pennies were dumped on their front lawn. They're using the money to help others.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 25
Real-life Sheldon Cooper: 13-year-old physics prodigy set to graduate university
As a fourth-year physics major with a math minor, 13-year-old Elliott Tanner is on the verge of graduating from the University of Minnesota.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 4
11-year-old sews cheerful hospital gowns for young patients
Giuliana sews for two to three hours a day after school "because I feel like this is way more important than other things that I could do".
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 21
California offers college students $10K for public service
The new public service program will subsidize tuition for students who do community service alongside their studies.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 21
After 155 days, 19-year-old pilot becomes youngest woman to fly around the world
A 19-year-old pilot has completed her 155-day solo journey around the globe, becoming the youngest female in history to fly around the world
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 19
'Your heart smiles': Friends cheer on 7-year-old until he makes a shot on the basketball court
"Let's go, Andrew. Let's go!" Those were the encouraging words from students as their friend made several attempts to score a bucket.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 18
Kindhearted teen donates his hair to kids battling cancer
Kieran cut his 19-inch-long afro with the goal of donating the hair for use in wigs for children battling cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 15
Student helps spread kindness to kids undergoing surgery
5th grader William Hadfield had big dreams to spread kindness to children who are undergoing surgery for a cleft palate or cleft lip.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 15, 2021
Compassionate mailman helps little girl with her heartbreaking letter 'To Daddy' in heaven
An eight-year-old girl whose father passed away when she was just four months old wrote a letter to him addressed 'To Daddy' and posted it.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 13, 2021
Compassionate student makes whole school feel special with kindness
A fifth grader from Pioneer Elementary in Vancouver is showing others how one small act of kindness can spread far and wide.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 7, 2021
Messages of kindness and peace from students around the world stretch 18 miles
Imagine unrolling a paper chain from Carlsbad more than 18 miles south. Now, consider that each link of that paper trail carries a message.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 4, 2021
Ten-year-old artist Andres Valencia becomes Miami Art Week sensation
Ten-year-old painter Andres Valencia has become the sensation of Miami Art Week —selling works to stars including Sofia Vergara.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 3, 2021
Teen overcomes tragedy to create fire suppression extinguisher to combat wildfires
An Indian American teen in the San Francisco Area has parlayed the tragedy of a 2018 wildfire to prevent the spread of future disasters.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 2, 2021
Four-year-old amputee becomes the youngest person to scale 3,560 foot Mount Snowdon
Hiking with a prosthetic limb? It’s “snow” problem for 4-year-old Albie whose left foot was amputated at 15 months old.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 19, 2021
12-year-old Hawaii Boy Scout helps rescue couple, 100 lb. dog on Waimano Trail
A Hawaiian couple found themselves in quite a scary situation when they took a wrong turn on what they thought was a short hike and got lost
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 15, 2021
The Helping Hand Project engineers prosthetic hands for children with upper limb differences
Helping Hand Project is composed of students who work to design and 3D print prosthetic hands for children who have upper limb differences.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 14, 2021
Mississippi teenager uses ‘Make-a-Wish’ grant to feed homeless for a year
Teaming up with some local businesses which donated food and supplies, the boy with his actions spread smiles in the neighbourhood.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 13, 2021
11-year-old creates school closet to help students in need
At the heart of one girl’s mission is kindness. She’s busy providing a new way her classmates in need can get clothing at school for free.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 9, 2021
Young girl spreads message of love, kindness and acceptance in honor of little sister
Michaela Galm made a video to educate people about those with limb differences, just like her younger sister.