American Spirit
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Charity Sends Military Equipment to U.S. Troops Overseas
"We are simply about providing for our heroes in an unprecedented manner."
Virginia 2A Rally Attendees Pick Up Trash After Peaceful Event
"They picked everything up and made it look nice," a Richmond resident observed.
Man Returns $43K He Found in Secondhand Couch
"It belonged to them, and I'm glad I was able to give it back to them."
Texas Church Shooting Hero Receives Medal of Courage
"I feel more as a protector than I do a hero," Wilson said with the medal around his neck.
Mechanic Creates Prosthetic for Girl So She Can Play Violin
She's now able to join in playing music with the rest of her fourth-grade class.
Texas Man Turns Christmas Trees Into Canes for Vets
The free gifts for veterans all started from his own need of a cane.
Uber Passenger Pays Off Driver's College Debt
Thanks to the generosity of a passenger, one ride changed an Uber driver's life.
Former Bank Robber Sworn in as Lawyer by Judge Who Sent Him to Prison
"I have to take my hat off to him — he has changed his life," the judge said.
Cowboys Help Police Catch Car Thief
"The best part ... was one when the [police] helicopter flew over us and said, 'Good job Ropers!'"
93-Year-Old Makes Hundreds of Toys for Needy Children
With the help of local police, he distributes his wooden toys throughout the community.
Entire Kindergarten Class Shows Up for Boy's Adoption Hearing
"I love my daddy so much," the boy said, and he was excited to have his class there.
U.S. Is the Most Generous Country in the World
Generosity has long been part of the American Spirit. We hope it remains so.
'Forever Dad' Has Fostered More Than 50 Young Men
"He's the closest thing to a father figure in my life," says one of his current foster kids.
82-Year-Old Female Bodybuilder Takes Out 29-Year-Old Home Intruder
She's old, she says, but that doesn't mean she's not tough as nails.
Sober Bars Help People in Recovery Stay Social
"People need connection once they start a recovery program," says Paul French.
Boy, 8, Raises $50K to Help Homeless Veterans
"'He asked me, 'If they're heroes why should they be on the street?'" Good question.
Young Sisters Raise $5K for Thanksgiving Meals for Needy Families
Three years running, the sisters do bake sales, a lemonade stand, and a GoFundMe campaign.
95-Year-Old WWII Vet Receives High-School Diploma
"It's a thrill," he said of earning the degree 74 years after going to fight for his country.
Profiles of Valor: MSG Matthew Williams (USA)
Williams' actions prevented the enemy from overrunning his task force's exposed position.
Nurse Adopts Autistic Man So He Can Have Heart Transplant
"I had to help him. It was a no-brainer... He would have died without the transplant."