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Eventually, fledgling birds fly out of their nests. Young toddlers grow into adulthood. Dandelion seeds scatter into the wind. Snow melts into a mountain stream, and empties into ocean. Many things are made to be given away. They take flight into new forms and stages of life. But a kidney? Lawn services? Newly minted dollar coins? This week shines light on the many ways giving is regenerative -- far beyond what we may know or see.
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What if you were given the opportunity to save the life of someone who once saved yours? Jocelynn James, a recovered drug addict, donated one of her kidneys to save the life of Officer Terrell Potter, who had arrested her nearly a decade before. After a number of arrests, James turned her life around and now runs a non-profit called The Place of Grace, which helps women get treatment. “God restored me from the inside out, and to be able to give another human a kidney to extend his life is really rewarding," James said.
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Jenny Huang | The New York Times. Audio: Listen Here.
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In Bronx, N.Y., where over 50% of the food banks and pantries are closed due to Covid-19, Millie Peartree Catering pivoted to providing balanced meals for children in grades K-12. Instead of losing her business during this crazy time, she is helping the poorest neighborhoods receive hot meals on a weekly basis. She is funded through generous donations from individuals and companies.
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Australia has just released its “Donation Dollar,” which is designed to encourage charitable giving. On one side, it has an image of Queen Elizabeth and on the other, a message saying, “Donation Dollar: Give to Help Others.” The coin can be spent like any other money, but it’s designed to be given away. If every Australian gave one Donation Dollar a month, the government says it could raise an additional $300 million for charity every year. As each dollar circulates, the green in the center of the coin is designed to wear away to reveal a series of gold ripples, symbolizing the ongoing impact.
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Chris Pedota | NorthJersey. Audio: Listen Here.
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Brian Schwartz of Wayne, N.J., lost his job as an advertising executive in June 2020, due to his employer downsizing. But Schwartz, 39, didn’t miss a beat. He immediately decided he would offer free lawn-mowing services to seniors to fill his time and help others. Schwartz’s own 93-year-old mother was his first client, and he’s since branched out to serve seniors in four counties. “I believe in putting some good into the universe. I see what’s going on in the world and I just want to help out,” Schwartz said.
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At the beginning of lockdown, a baby hare found herself orphaned and injured. Thankfully, she was found by the Terry family in the U.K. From the parents to the three children, everyone got involved in her healing and care. They named her Clover, and as she grew, so did the hare-human bond. Ever since they released her in the wild, they have a surprise guest almost everyday!
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