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Deserve The Spotlight (Again) 5 Incredible Acts Of Kindness That

Deserve The Spotlight (Again)

Brought to you by: 5 Incredible Acts Of Kindness That

Deserve The Spotlight (Again)

There are millions of people around the world who make a difference. And while most of them don't do it for media attention or monetary gain, we believe these are the moments that help lay the framework

for a brighter tomorrow.

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In no particular order, here are five random acts of kindness we recently wrote about this year that we

believe deserve the spotlight - AGAIN.

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Andi Davis was hiking down a deserted trail in Phoenix when she turned the corner and noticed a black and white Pitbull dog who had multiple bullet wounds.

Putting all of her fears and hesitation aside, Davis picked up the 47-pound Pitbull, and started walking down a mountain trail.

#1 - Hiker Rescues Abandoned Dog Who Had Been Shot

Davis and her family took the Pitbull, who was now unconscious, to the Arizona Humane Society. And the young pup, who apparently has a very strong will to live, survived. The Davis family welcomed the Pitbull into their home, and named him Elijah. He is now well acquainted with several other dogs that the Davis family owns.

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Andrew Lumish is a self-employed carpet cleaner who gets only one day off a week if he's lucky. But instead of catching up on sleep, errands, chores around the house, or time with friend and family, he spends most of his Sundays cleaning dozens of veterans' tombstones every week.

#2 - History Buff Spends Cleans Tombstones Of Fallen Veterans - Weekly

He isn't hired for the work, and he doesn't know any of these veterans personally. So why does he do it, you ask? Simply to give them the respect he believes they rightfully deserve. Some have argued that technically what he is doing is not exactly legal, and could easily be considered trespassing. But it has been almost three years since Lumish started visiting cemeteries, and he has never once been chased away.

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St. Charles, Illinois resident Aria Novak was once honored as the "Greatest Person of the Day" when she was only in fifth grade for her ability to confront issues in her community with creativity and passion.

Why was she bestowed this honor? Because when a bully decided to give her a hard time, she decided kindness would get her farther than fighting back.

#3 - Teen Continues Her 'Time For Kind Day' Campaign Against Bullying

The unfortunate victim of bullying herself, Novak discovered a way to fight against it by encouraging school districts to recognize 'Time For Kind Day'. Her idea was a resounding success, and has now become part of the school's culture. Her open invitation to kindness has even encouraged several students to apologize to others for their bullying.

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Confined to a wheelchair since age 29, 42-year-old mom Michelle Garn devotes much of her time to her children, shuttling them to sports practices and school events in a run-down Dodge Caravan. So her son, Brendan, wrote a 400-word essay about his mother, entering it into a contest in which the

#4 - Man Moved By A Stranger's Essay Surprises Their Family With A New Van

grand prize was a new wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Garn did not win the new car. But the essay caught the attention of a retired business man (and complete stranger) named Tom Kolassa, who purchased Garn a fully handicap accessible 2014 Chrysler Town & Country van, and personally delivered it to her doorstep. No strings attached.

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Phyllis Shaughnessy lives in the Gray's Harbor school district, which is a run-down town with low income families and no available work nearby for the people who desperately need it. During the school year, the township's children are fed through the school's lunch program. But when summer arrives, that lunch aid comes to a grinding halt.

#5 - Great Grandmother Drives Cross County To Feed 200 Children – Daily

So when Shaughnessy learned about all the kids in her county that could go hungry over the summer, she decided to help feed ALL 200 of them — every single day. With the help of some volunteers and donated kitchen space, Shaughnessy packs lunches for the children every morning. Her and the team then spend hours driving across the county delivering "Green Lantern Lunches.”

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