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Good Karma Comes to Those Who Help Their Community

The proprietor of the Uttara Khand Indian restaurant Balwant Rathour has infused the community spirit with the delicacies of his own India right into the heart of Bradford, downtown in Ontario, Canada. Rathour, who hailed from Uttara Khand in northern India, came to Canada in 2011 to open a restaurant and preserve the customs of ...

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Balwant Rathour.

The Story Behind Nicola Swann’s Creation of Disability-Friendly Mugs

Everyday activities often overlook the needs of people with disabilities, which led to Nicola Swann mugs becoming a symbol of inclusivity. Making them accessible for people with disabilities is more than just Nicola Swann’s hobby. It’s a story of kindness, creativity, and the search for dignity. Find out more about why Nicola started this adventure, ...

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A dignity mug.

Emotional Moment as Mother Meets Boy With Her Daughter’s Heart

A year ago, in January 2023, Lena, a young girl from Kentucky, was fighting for her life as her mother, Denise Bargo, desperately tried to revive her.  “Lena started throwing up and had a fever,” she remembers. “She went limp in my arms, and I gave her CPR. I gave her breath to Corbin Hospital. ...

Nathan Machoka

Lena Skye Bargo with her mother.

Teens Bringing Cheer with Silly Socks to Nursing Homes

A remarkable trend highlighting today’s teens’ empathy and inventiveness is taking shape in a world where generational divides frequently appear to be the primary source of division. One such heartwarming project is teens wearing goofy socks, which may seem like a little, but meaningful, gesture. Still, it makes older people in nursing facilities smile.  This ...

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Silly socks.

Building Hope: How the 12 Neighbours Project Turned the Homeless Into Homeowners

In a world where one’s achievements often measure personal success, some individuals choose to use their wealth to make a difference in the lives of others, such as the “12 Neighbours” Project. Marcel LeBrun, a Canadian businessman with a philanthropic heart, is a prime example of this benevolent spirit.  After selling his successful business for ...

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The 12 Neighbours Project.

An Emotional Reunion as a Man Meets His Rescuer 50 Years Later

In the summer of 1973, a 17-year-old teen was saved from the jaws of death. Loren Oelkers was swimming in the murky waters of Montana’s Canyon’s Ferry Lake on the 4th of July when things went wrong. Two strangers rescued him and saved his life that day, but unfortunately, Loren never thanked them for this ...

Nathan Machoka

Loren Oelkers (left) and Rick Goff.

Helping Barbers Fill Their Shops with Books for Kids

Reading can transport you into different worlds, stimulate your imagination, and empower you with knowledge. As technology continues to dominate our lives, it’s crucial to find innovative ways to encourage children to rediscover the joy of reading. One man’s inspiring initiative was to partner with barbershops and fill them with books, creating a nurturing environment ...

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Barbershop books for kids.