Pet Peace of Mind is a unique, caring program which began as an idea that would help terminally-ill patients take good care for their pets after they pass away. The program, run by donations and volunteers, has several services to offer, including playing with the dogs of the patients, grooming […]
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Princess Sofia of Sweden Is Volunteering at a Hospital to Help with the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is cutting the traditional duties of the European royal families; however, social distancing recommendations aren’t averting them from helping. Following the footsteps of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the princess of Sweden, Sofia, will give her part to help in the fight against the coronavirus in her […]
A High School Running Team Takes Shelter Dogs for an Exciting Morning Run: Dogs Are Enjoying It
Animal overpopulation is a major problem, not just in the US, but almost everywhere in the world. Shelters are full of animals and according to ASPCA, more than 1.5 million dogs and cats are euthanized yearly in the US only. However, these numbers are dropping thanks to people who realize […]
This Norfolk Doctor Allows Patients to Pay for Surgery by Volunteering
According to a new study, 66.5 percent of all bankruptcies are linked with medical problems because of the high cost linked with care. Driven by this data, a doctor from Nebraska decided to create a program in his practice which helps the patients in need who’re lacking funds to pay […]
Willie Nelson Rescues 70 Horses from Slaughterhouse & now They Roam Free on His Ranch
Without doubt, Willie Nelson is much more than a country music star- for a lot of horses, he’s their hero. The 87-year-old singer, together with Annie, his wife, rescues 70 American paint horses that were to be slaughtered for meat. Now, these 70 horses live on his ranch. Willie Has […]
This Iowa School Gives P.E. Credits to Students Who Help the Elderly & Disabled with Yard Work
Instead of running laps or playing basketball as it is the case in other schools, students from the Alternative Learning Center in Dubuque, Iowa earn their P.E. credits differently, i.e. by volunteering. Indeed, students who help those in need are our future! Namely, every year, two weeks or so before […]