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Giving: Immeasurable Gifts

July 22, 2016
"One of the hardest parts about being an ice cream dude is seeing the disappointment on a kid's face when all of their friends buy ice cream but they're left out because they don't have a dollar," ...
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July 01, 2016
Why something so seemingly small as a solar-powered refrigerator is a tall order in some parts of the world.
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September 11, 2016
The Chicago Metro YMCA is addressing the trauma of street warfare by bringing together two different types of fighters who have a lot in common.
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June 15, 2016
A handful of creative people are challenging fellow city dwellers to look up from their phones and connect.
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An accident had crushed Pascale's dreams of surfing until a family friend came up with an idea. She says: "It's really shown me that you can still have a dream, and things are possible." See her ride the waves in this film by Mark Tipple.
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May 05, 2016
Colin Campbell chronicles his journey from cold abandonment to sunnier days with the dog who 'rescued' him.
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Giving: Gratitude

May 17, 2016
Get those tissues ready. U.S. Olympic gold medalist surprises her parents during a press conference by reading a heartfelt thank-you letter.
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April 21, 2016
Oliver Sacks Left Wisdom Worth Re-Reading
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May 24, 2016
A memorial for Nicholas Winton serves as a potent reminder of what one man’s life can mean for many others.
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September 09, 2016
Teenagers carry caskets of homeless veterans. Corporations donate materials and labor to build homes for severely wounded service members...
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September 09, 2016
When Andrew Brennan returned home from flying Blackhawk Helicopter missions in Afghanistan, he got a job working in logistics for Best Buy. Three months into the job, he knew shepherding electronic...
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May 31, 2016
World War II veteran invited to throw the first pitch at a Mariners' game against the Padres turns in an admirable performance.
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Giving: A Life of Service

September 09, 2016
Medal of Honor winner inspires others to overcome the hurdles of recovering from injuries and reintegrating into civilian life.
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September 10, 2016
A simple but powerful project is under way that provides homes for wounded troops and honors a living recipient of the Medal of Honor.
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January 19, 2017
From teaching to coaching to organizing charitable efforts at work, Parker Ramsdell has made it a priority to help others.
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Warrior Camp is an outdoor therapy expedition for veterans led by veteran volunteers, and joint non-profits including Operation Rise and Conquer, Disabled Sports USA, and Team Racing for Veterans. (Film courtesy Andrew Arthur Breese)
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December 06, 2016
This video tells the story of Warrior Camp, an outdoor therapy expedition for veterans led by veteran volunteers, and joint non-profits including Operation Rise and Conquer, Disabled Sports USA, and Team Racing for Veterans.
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