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October 15, 2016

Mom Reinvents Grocery Cart to Help Those with Special Needs Participate in Shopping

A specially designed shopping cart for people with special needs is becoming widely available in supermarkets across the country. They are called Caroline's Carts, named after the daughter of cart inventor and mother Drew Ann Long. For years, Long struggled to include Caroline—who was born with Rett Syndrome—on daily errands while simultaneously ensuring her daughter's comfort. The condition severely inhibits Caroline's ability to walk and talk.

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October 5, 2016

Men Are Painting One Fingernail This Month to Raise Awareness About Child Abuse and Violence

Women around the world are handing over their bottles of nail polish to the men this month, saying, “I prefer a polished man.” For the third year in a row, Australian-based nonprofit YGAP is encouraging men to participate in a simple social media movement called Polished Man, by coloring one fingernail for the month of October to raise awareness and support for child victims of physical and sexual violence.

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September 8, 2016

Adorable Mockingbird Wears Tiny, Homemade “Snowshoes” to Heal Her Injured Feet

Sometimes, all it takes to repair an injured bird is some cardboard, tape, and creativity. Recently, the California Wildlife Center (CWC) in Malibu rescued a Northern Mockingbird whose feet were “knuckling,” meaning she was unable to open her feet to walk or perch. The rescue team describes how the deformity forced the bird to stand on the tops of her toes which were curled underneath her—perhaps causing even more injury.

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July 11, 2016

Musician Who Receives Suicide Survivor Notes From Fans Tattoos Their Names on His Arm

The relationship between a musician and their fans is a sacred one—the artist pours his/her heart and soul into lyrics that are felt on a deep, emotional level. Often, this is the extent of this symbiotic relationship, but Canadian musician Robb Nash goes a step further and uses his influence to talk to young fans about suicide, addiction, and mental health.

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