True Stories of Good People

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Courtney Gilmour: #DreamLeg May 23, 2019

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Courtney Gilmour is an incredibly funny comedian from Toronto, Canada. She was also born without both hands and one of her legs, and has had to wear a prosthetic leg for her entire life. On the way to a comedy gig one night, her leg collapsed under her while exiting the subway and she fell down the stairs. She decided it was finally time to get the prosthetic leg that she deserved.

Bryce Dallas Howard & Dr. Anna Akbari: Cancer Sucks, Life Doesn't May 16, 2019

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You may know Bryce Dallas Howard from her many well-known acting credits, but aside from being a talented actress, Bryce is also an amazing friend. Bryce was a fan of Dr. Anna Akbari's writing and reached out. She then took one of Anna's online courses, after which they started working together and they quickly became close friends. Soon after, Anna was diagnosed with an incredibly rare form of cervical cancer, which kicked off a multi-year journey through different procedures and treatments. Bryce felt compelled to help in some way, and launched a GoFundMe campaign to offer support.

Chris Van Dorn: Help Batman Rescue Animals May 09, 2019

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Chris Van Dorn is the founder of an organization called "Batman4Paws", which takes Chris on adventures all over the country rescuing animals... while dressed as Batman.

Gabby Frost: Buddy Project (Mental Health Awareness Month) May 02, 2019

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When Gabby Frost was a teenager, she noticed that many of her friends, both online and in real life, were dealing with serious issues like self-harm and suicidal thoughts. She offered them her support in the best way she could, but she wished there was an easier way for young people to get connected with each other and talk about their interests, and also their struggles. Rather than wait around for this to someday exist, Gabby decided to create it herself… and Buddy Project was born.

Jamal Burger: Helping Kids Find Their Dreams Apr 25, 2019

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Jamal Burger is the face behind @jayscale, Jamal's incredibly popular Instagram account featuring his stunning black & white photography. Through his photography work, Jamal created a program called The Kick Back, which works to show kids that their dreams can be limitless.

Schendy Kernizan: Helping Haitian Kids Learn Apr 18, 2019

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Schendy Kernizan grew up in a small village in Haiti. He loved it there but had to travel miles away to attend school, and many of his peers did not have the same opportunities. After growing up and becoming the co-director of MIT's self-assembly lab, he wanted to figure out a way to give back.

Matt Nelson: Saving Dogs One Tweet at a Time Apr 11, 2019

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Matt Nelson is the face behind the wildly popular Twitter account @dog_rates, which rates photos of dogs on a scale of 1 - 10 (spoiler alert, they always get more than 10). Matt has found a way to use his incredible online community to make a huge impact for dogs & families in need.

Jason Parker: Gunnar's Wheels Apr 04, 2019

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When Jason Parker's beloved dog Gunnar was hit by a truck & lost the use of his back legs, the community came together to support them. This act of kindness inspired Jason to give back & he did so in a big way. Hear the incredible story of what Jason has built, and all od the dogs & families he's been able to help.

Molly & Mindy Wogan: Giving Dogs a Second Chance Mar 28, 2019

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Molly Wogan started the PAWS Project when she was just 13 years old. Now, two years later, she has helped hundreds of dogs find their forever homes and is quickly becoming an expert in the animal rescue field.

Howard Cato: Flood the Streets with Bikes Mar 21, 2019

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Howard Cato is the creator of the Bay Area BMXers, a BMX racing team located in Oakland, California. He fell in love with BMX riding when he was a young boy, but fell out of practice when he got older. A traumatic experience led him back to what was important in his life, and now his life's mission is giving back to his community.

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