Inspiring

February 11, 2016

Compassionate 70-Year-Old Woman Calms Aggressive Stranger by Holding His Hand

Sometimes the smallest gesture can make a big impact in someone's life, and the kindness of a 70-year-old woman has reminded us that simple human interactions can calm the most volatile of demeanors. Unprompted, this septuagenarian reached out to hold the hand of a man who was “being aggressive” while riding the SkyTrain in Vancouver. Facebook user Ehab Taha was sitting across from them and snapped a picture of the inspiring moment.

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September 15, 2015

59-Year-Old Woman Is Revolutionizing the Modeling Industry

Yasmina Rossi is revolutionizing the modeling industry while simultaneously empowering women everywhere. The 59-year-old began her job as a model when she was in her late 20s–a time when most professionals are seen as too old and are forced to retire. When she turned 45 years old, that's when her career really took off as she worked for big companies like MasterCard, AT&T, and Macy's.

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July 26, 2015

Community Comes to the Rescue When Bride Loses Everything the Day Before Her Wedding

The women of Scotland's Orkney Islands displayed an extraordinary amount of kindness when bride-to-be Lucia Sessions lost her valuable luggage. After arriving at her destination, Sessions was in the midst of every bride's worst nightmare: her entire wedding wardrobe had disappeared in transit. To make matters even worse, her wedding was scheduled for the very next day. With less than 24 hours to spare, Sessions's hotel stepped up to the plate. “A Request for help!!

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May 13, 2015

Extraordinary Teenagers Build an Eco-Friendly Mobile Village for the Homeless

Nickelsville is a nomadic shanty town where the homeless sleep under rickety tarps and tents, struggle with basic sanitation, and have trouble affording necessary electricity. Not long ago, a group of empathetic Seattle teens worked on solving this complex problem by teaming up with Sawhorse Revolution, an innovative non-profit that works toward fostering confident, community-oriented youth through the craft of carpentry.

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