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200+ Lego Sets Donated to Arkansas Kids' Hospital
Acts of KindnessMar 27

200+ Lego Sets Donated to Arkansas Kids' Hospital

A new Springdale Lego store partnered with a national charity to deliver more than 200 Lego sets to young patients at Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest. The donation brings creative joy to kids fighting serious illnesses.

Google: charity donation2 min read
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Community HeroesApr 26

Young cancer survivor uses make-a-wish to donate Legos to other children

A young cancer survivor chose to spend their Make-A-Wish on other children battling illness, donating Legos to a hospital. Instead of a personal dream, this child turned their wish into hope for others.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
12-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish to Donate 514 LEGO Sets
Acts of KindnessApr 24

12-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish to Donate 514 LEGO Sets

When Ollie Faircloth beat cancer, he used his Make-A-Wish to buy LEGO sets for kids still fighting at his hospital. His selfless choice sparked a community movement that delivered over 500 sets to young patients.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
12-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish to Give LEGOs to Sick Kids
Community HeroesApr 24

12-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish to Give LEGOs to Sick Kids

A Nashville cancer survivor chose to donate LEGO sets to hospitalized children instead of taking a dream trip. His selfless wish inspired over 500 additional donations for young patients.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
12-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Donates 514 LEGO Sets to Hospital
Acts of KindnessApr 23

12-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Donates 514 LEGO Sets to Hospital

When Make-A-Wish asked Ollie Faircloth what he wanted, the 12-year-old cancer survivor chose to buy LEGO sets for kids still fighting at the hospital where he was treated. His selfless wish sparked a community movement that delivered 514 LEGO sets to young patients.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Teen Injured in Long Jump Now Donates Lego Sets to Patients
Acts of KindnessFeb 5

Teen Injured in Long Jump Now Donates Lego Sets to Patients

After a devastating knee injury ended his athletic season, 18-year-old Devin Brenner found healing through Lego sets during his 10-month recovery. Now he's giving custom Lego kits to young patients facing their own hospital journeys.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Cancer Survivor Donates Legos to Hospitalized Kids
Community HeroesApr 25

Cancer Survivor Donates Legos to Hospitalized Kids

A young cancer survivor chose something extraordinary for his Make-A-Wish. Instead of a personal dream, he asked to give Lego sets to other children fighting illness in hospitals.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
NJ Nurse Donates Kidney to Dad, Now Champions Organ Donation
Acts of KindnessMay 25

NJ Nurse Donates Kidney to Dad, Now Champions Organ Donation

When Karen Stash saw her father deteriorating on dialysis, the Carteret nurse gave him one of her kidneys and a second chance at life. Now she's using her story to inspire others in Hispanic communities to consider organ donation.

Google News - Nurse Saves2 min read
12-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish for 514 LEGO Sets for Sick Kids
Acts of KindnessApr 23

12-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish for 514 LEGO Sets for Sick Kids

When cancer survivor Ollie Faircloth got his Make-A-Wish, he didn't ask for a trip or toys for himself. Instead, the 12-year-old requested LEGO sets for other kids battling illness at the hospital where he was treated.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Tracked Sneakers Reveal How Charity Donations Really Work
Community HeroesMar 21

Tracked Sneakers Reveal How Charity Donations Really Work

A German influencer placed an AirTag in donated sneakers and discovered they traveled 800 kilometers across five countries before appearing at a Bosnian market. His experiment is pushing charities to be more transparent about where donations actually go.

Google: charity donation3 min read
TED and LEGO Launch Play Movement for All Ages
SolutionsJun 11

TED and LEGO Launch Play Movement for All Ages

TED partnered with LEGO Group and LEGO Foundation for a groundbreaking event exploring how creative play can build brighter minds and more imaginative futures. The five-hour Play@TED summit featured inventors, athletes, and designers sharing how play transforms lives at every age.

TED2 min read
UK Scraps VAT on Business Donations to Charities
Acts of KindnessJun 8

UK Scraps VAT on Business Donations to Charities

British businesses can now donate goods to charities without paying tax, removing a barrier that discouraged corporate giving. The change comes as charity donations have dropped by £1.4 billion in just one year.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Australia Lifts Blood Donation Ban for Gay Men
Acts of KindnessApr 20

Australia Lifts Blood Donation Ban for Gay Men

For the first time, Dr. Erol Dalkic donated blood after Australia removed outdated restrictions that kept LGBTQI+ people from giving. The change could bring 20,000 new donations annually.

SBS Australia2 min read
TrainPal Lets Passengers Add Charity Donations to Tickets
Acts of Kindness5d ago

TrainPal Lets Passengers Add Charity Donations to Tickets

A new feature from rail booking app TrainPal lets travelers donate pennies to railway charities right at checkout. Since 2010, this micro-donation technology has raised £83 million across more than 1,250 charities.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Australia Drops Blood Donation Limits for LGBTQ+ Community
Acts of KindnessApr 19

Australia Drops Blood Donation Limits for LGBTQ+ Community

Starting April 20, Australia eliminates decades-old restrictions, allowing thousands of gay, bisexual, and transgender people in monogamous relationships to donate blood for the first time. The change could bring 20,000 new donations annually.

ABC Australia3 min read
Blood Donation Rules Relaxed: Tattoos, Travel Now OK
Health & WellnessFeb 5

Blood Donation Rules Relaxed: Tattoos, Travel Now OK

The FDA has quietly updated blood donation rules in recent years, but most people still think they can't donate because of outdated myths. Common barriers like tattoos, vaccines, and travel restrictions have been dramatically reduced.

Medical Xpress2 min read
12-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Donates LEGOs to Hospital
Acts of KindnessApr 28

12-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Donates LEGOs to Hospital

When most kids get a Make-A-Wish, they dream big for themselves. A Tennessee 12-year-old chose to brighten the days of other children fighting cancer instead.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Ripple Donates £60K in Crypto to Children's Cancer Center
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

Ripple Donates £60K in Crypto to Children's Cancer Center

Ripple just made history as the first company to donate cryptocurrency to Great Ormond Street Hospital, contributing £60,000 in XRP toward a new cancer center for children. The donation will help build a state-of-the-art facility opening in 2028.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Slovakia's First Robot Kidney Donation Saves Daughter
Health & WellnessJan 29

Slovakia's First Robot Kidney Donation Saves Daughter

A mother in Slovakia donated her kidney to her 28-year-old daughter using groundbreaking robotic surgery, marking the country's first robot-assisted living kidney donation. The procedure offers hope for 370 patients waiting for transplants and could help address the organ shortage crisis.

Google News - Medical Breakthrough3 min read
Eugene Volunteers Fix 200 Donated Bikes for Kids in Need
Acts of KindnessFeb 7

Eugene Volunteers Fix 200 Donated Bikes for Kids in Need

A Eugene nonprofit gathered volunteers to repair 200 donated bicycles destined for local children who need them. Shift Community Cycles opened its new workspace to community members ready to turn generous donations into wheels for kids.

Google: volunteers help2 min read

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