This Memorial Day, in honor of all the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces here are our top 10 hero quotes. Continue reading
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What’s Right With the World – 10 Years After 9/11
The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker.
—Helen Keller, American author, political activist, and lecturer
Today marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11. So in honor of those who lost their lives, saved lives on 9/11 and those who continue to sacrifice their lives, we are going to take notice of 10 things that are right with the world 10 years later.
- 5-year-old behind 9/11 charity New York Says Thank You, grows up.
- Louisville man walks over 7,000 miles, raises $500,000 for military families
- John Feal, 9/11 Responder, Helps Injured Get Benefits.
- Tuesday’s Children
- Epileptic boy’ s book helps raise money to buy service dogs.
- 13-Year-Old Prodigy Looks to Trees for Our Solar Future.
- Pencils of Promise
- Patagonia Launches eBay Storefront to Buy, Sell Pre-Owned Gear.
- The 2nd annual Social Good Summit in New York September 19-22.
- Retired Teacher Raises More Than $1 Million to Build School in Africa.
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Listen to Your Heart
At age 18 Maggie Doyne set out on a backpacking trip around the world. Where this journey led her is amazing and inspiring.
I have come so far from that girl, with the backpack, but most of all, now more than ever, I know that anything is possible. My heart is full and the future is exciting. There is so much, still, to do.
Hear more of her story after the jump.
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Meet Patrick, the Incurable Optimist
Patrick is truly an inspiration. He has motor neurone disease (MND).
I’m gradually losing the ability to walk, talk, eat and breathe. I won’t see my daughter go to primary school and she won’t remember me. I am dying – MND is killing me.
I’m determined to use what’s left of my life and my diminishing artistic skill to encourage others to do something optimistic every day.
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Meet Alice, the Oldest Living Holocaust Survivor
Alice is truly an optimist and an inspiration to all of us. After everything Alice has been through, she can still see the beauty of life:
I have had such a beautiful life. And life is beautiful, love is beautiful, nature and music are beautiful. Everything we experience is a gift, a present we should cherish and pass on to those we love.
Watch the 12 minute interview with Alice after the jump.
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