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Ghana Foundation Has Funded 117 Heart Surgeries for Kids
Acts of KindnessMay 11

Ghana Foundation Has Funded 117 Heart Surgeries for Kids

A foundation born from tragedy has transformed its mission into hope, funding life-saving heart surgeries for 117 children. The May 9 Foundation continues expanding its reach 25 years after Ghana's deadliest football disaster.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Foundation Offers $125K for 9/11 Families' College Dreams
Community HeroesJun 23

Foundation Offers $125K for 9/11 Families' College Dreams

Five graduating seniors who lost family members to 9/11-related illnesses will each receive $25,000 scholarships this fall. The awards honor young people shaped by losses they never witnessed but carry every day.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Wrestling Stars Host Benefit for 9/11 Veterans Foundation
Community HeroesMay 5

Wrestling Stars Host Benefit for 9/11 Veterans Foundation

Pro wrestlers Steve Maclin and Deonna Purrazzo are hosting Battle for the Brave on June 6 to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The event honors first responders and veterans affected by 9/11, with all proceeds going to families who lost loved ones.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Foundation Donates $500K, Ends Mission After 9 Years
Acts of Kindness6d ago

Foundation Donates $500K, Ends Mission After 9 Years

A New Jersey foundation created in memory of a 13-year-old heart transplant patient has donated half a million dollars to help children in need before closing its doors. The Marisa Tufaro Foundation's nine-year mission kept alive the legacy of a brave girl who inspired thousands. #

Google News - Charity Donation Million3 min read
Foundation Awards $125K to 9/11 Families' Children
Acts of KindnessJun 29

Foundation Awards $125K to 9/11 Families' Children

Five graduating high school seniors who lost family members to 9/11-related illnesses will each receive $25,000 scholarships for college. Though born after the attacks, these students carry the legacy of September 11th into the next generation.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
117 Kids Get Life-Saving Heart Surgery in Ghana
Acts of KindnessMay 11

117 Kids Get Life-Saving Heart Surgery in Ghana

A foundation born from tragedy has transformed into a beacon of hope, funding over 117 life-saving heart surgeries for Ghanaian children. The May 9 Foundation continues expanding its reach 25 years after the stadium disaster that sparked its creation.

Myjoyonline Ghana3 min read
Mary Joy Foundation Expands Scholarships to 9 Students
Acts of KindnessJan 22

Mary Joy Foundation Expands Scholarships to 9 Students

A Georgia foundation honoring a teen who died days before graduation is now offering scholarships to students at all three Troup County high schools. Nine awards totaling over $10,000 will help seniors pursue their dreams in 2026.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Soviet Moon Lander Luna 9 May Be Found After 59 Years
Global NewsFeb 11

Soviet Moon Lander Luna 9 May Be Found After 59 Years

Nearly six decades after the Soviet Union's Luna 9 became the first spacecraft to safely land on the moon, two research teams believe they've finally pinpointed its location. The tiny beach-ball-sized robot took the first photo ever captured from another world's surface in 1966, but its exact resting place has remained a mystery until now.

Google News - Science3 min read
Weight Loss Drug May Slow Aging by 9%, Study Finds
Health & WellnessJun 12

Weight Loss Drug May Slow Aging by 9%, Study Finds

A clinical trial shows semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy, slowed biological aging markers by 9% in just 32 weeks. Scientists say it's the first randomized evidence that a widely available medication may slow cellular aging processes.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Vail Celebrates Olympic Mogul Champ Liz Lemley May 9
SportsMay 1

Vail Celebrates Olympic Mogul Champ Liz Lemley May 9

You might bump into Olympic gold medalist Liz Lemley at the grocery store in Vail, where Olympians shop just like everyone else. The community is throwing her a free celebration on May 9 to honor her incredible comeback from an ACL tear to the top of the podium.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
India's Electric Scooters Hit 9% Market Share in May
Planet WinsJun 1

India's Electric Scooters Hit 9% Market Share in May

India registered 264,000 electric vehicles in May 2026, a 35% jump from last year as families swap gas-powered rides for electric ones. Electric scooters and motorcycles now make up nearly 1 in 10 two-wheelers sold across the country.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
NJ Foundation Sends Bulletproof Vest to NC Police Dog
Community HeroesFeb 19

NJ Foundation Sends Bulletproof Vest to NC Police Dog

A police dog in North Carolina is getting life-saving protection thanks to a generous family foundation in New Jersey. K-9 Omen will soon patrol the streets of Burgaw with a bullet and stab-resistant vest keeping him safe.

Google: charity donation2 min read
May's Flower Moon Rises May 1 with Rare Blue Moon to Follow
Planet WinsApr 27

May's Flower Moon Rises May 1 with Rare Blue Moon to Follow

A spectacular full moon will grace May Day skies, offering stargazers across North America the perfect excuse to look up at dusk. Even better news: May delivers two full moons this year, making the second one a rare blue moon.

Google News - Science3 min read
42 Wyoming Students Win Oregon Trail Foundation Scholarships
Acts of KindnessMay 13

42 Wyoming Students Win Oregon Trail Foundation Scholarships

A Torrington student is celebrating alongside 41 others after receiving scholarships from the Oregon Trail Community Foundation for the 2026-2027 school year. The foundation is making higher education more accessible for dozens of Wyoming families.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Georgia Foundation Awards Record $2M in Scholarships
Acts of KindnessApr 13

Georgia Foundation Awards Record $2M in Scholarships

A foundation born from tragedy just awarded its largest scholarship class ever, turning heartbreak into hope for 28 students. Since 2016, the Abbie DeLoach Foundation has given over $2 million to deserving young people in coastal Georgia.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Ohio Foundation Awards $1M+ in Student Scholarships
Acts of KindnessJan 22

Ohio Foundation Awards $1M+ in Student Scholarships

The Richland County Foundation is opening its scholarship application season, offering financial support to students at every stage of their educational journey. Last year alone, the foundation awarded over $1 million to help local students pursue their dreams.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Foundation Donates $500K Before Closing in Marisa's Name
Acts of Kindness6d ago

Foundation Donates $500K Before Closing in Marisa's Name

A New Jersey foundation created in memory of a brave 13-year-old has donated half a million dollars to help sick children before concluding its heartfelt mission. The Marisa Tufaro Foundation spent nine years turning one girl's inspiring spirit into hope for thousands of families.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Victoria Foundation Awards $6M to 243 Charities
SolutionsJul 14

Victoria Foundation Awards $6M to 243 Charities

A Canadian community foundation just distributed over $6 million to more than 240 local organizations tackling food insecurity, housing, and youth support. The 90-year-old Victoria Foundation is proving that flexible funding can strengthen entire communities during challenging times.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
May's Flower Moon Dazzles Skywatchers Worldwide
Global NewsMay 3

May's Flower Moon Dazzles Skywatchers Worldwide

The May Flower Moon lit up skies across the globe on May 1, creating stunning photo opportunities from New York to Iraq. Photographers captured breathtaking images of the luminous moon framing iconic landmarks and natural landscapes.

Space.com2 min read
Packaging Industry Launches $6M Foundation to Match Donations
SolutionsApr 17

Packaging Industry Launches $6M Foundation to Match Donations

A major packaging trade group just created a charitable foundation that will double the impact of members' donations to causes they care about. The PACK gives BACK™ Charitable Foundation starts with $6 million and aims to transform how an entire industry supports communities. #

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read

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