January 2013 Up Report Article Archives

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Hero

• KPD officers say they're not heroes after rescuing woman from fire
• Inmates help rescue kids after canoe capsizes
• Janitors-turned-heroes honored in Latham
• Men rescue victim in burning car on I-75
• Mystery doctor saves baby Jake
• Dramatic footage of frantic rescue by hero policeman
• Driver lauded for saving toddler
• Five Lucerne Valley athletes help residents during fire
• Hero Brit drags a 6ft shark from kids
• Subway Hero Describes Saving Man From Tracks: "I've Never Done Anything Like This In My Life"
• Irvine doctor revives lifeless boy in South Carolina
• Photographer Honored For Saving LAPD Officer After ’94 Quake
• Boyfriend saves girlfriend's life after she is buried in Utah avalanche
• Merced man rescues woman after she crashes SUV into pool
• College basketball star saves wheelchair-using fan from crowd
• Ohio Postal Worker Saves Elderly Man's Life
• Toronto college student saves stranger from subway tracks
• Trucker on passer-by who saved him from burning rig: 'She was an angel to me'
• Off-ice heroes step in to save a life at Bruins practice
• Julian Janoviak helped save toddler's life: Community Heroes
• Veteran rescued from burning apartment
• Heroes rescued pals from Knutton house fire: Ian Darlington and Tony Eagles rushed to aid of teenagers
• Rookie firefighter saves woman from burning home
• New Ocean Shores paramedic saves 2 lives within an hour
• Rescuers: Helping robbery victim 'a reward in itself'

Kids

• Patient Gives Back To Ronald McDonald House
• Franklin students help others while improving themselves
• 10-year-old giving back to hospital that saved his life
• Students fix up, give away furniture to those in need
• Tulsa Volunteers Helping To Feed Hungry Children
• Students get lesson in helping others
• Local 4-H’ers help others to make an impact
• New Day Hero Award: Bold Futures
• Meet Owen Groesser, 8th grader with Down syndrome who nailed 2 three-pointers in first game
• On the Road: Young girl hatches rescue plan to save family
• NHS members discover the gift of giving back
• Young girl battling brain tumor earns record contract
• Columbus teen with one leg swims, dances
• Pompton Plains Pre-School students give back to community during the holidays
• Cobe reaches out to help other kids
• Larry Percy comes together with high school students to help others
• Cayden And Conner Long, Brothers Who Race In Triathlons Together, Win Sports Illustrated Kids Award
• Jefferson Elementary Students Proving Kindness Matters
• Fair Lawn school's student council embraces mission to help others
• High school students volunteer time to clean the Bergen Swamp
• Kenhorst girl lets helping others go to her head
• Daughter saves choking father
• Selfless girl to help others
• BU athletes participate in Magic Paintbrush Project
• North Weald teenager awarded for helping others
• School kids help give their friend sweet support
• Rescued Boy Huddled With His Dogs For Warmth
• Kids Helping Kids Go Global
• CofC students giving back
• SBHS Athletes Return to Aid Sandy Victims
• Army All-American athletes inspire children's hospital patients
• Kids Helping Kids Kicks Off Winter Apparel Drive
• Union High School ROTC chosen for Inauguration Parade
• Elementary school makes service to others a priority
• Students wear hats to support teacher battling cancer
• 5-year-old saves mom from CO poisoning

Technology

• Sunglasses provide fix for color blindness

Other

• Solo yachtsman rescued after three days adrift at sea
• Record snowball fight in Seattle
• January 19 is National Popcorn Day

Giving Back

• ‘Crochet Club’ giving back to seniors
• Steve Weatherford Tries to Help Others 'Kick' Away the Blues
• Playing it Forward: Saginaw's pro athletes 'compete' in philanthropic arena
• Bean dinner benefits Health for Friends in Norman
• Local dentists aim to Give Kids a Smile
• Shaggers enjoy giving back to their community
• Jordan Van Vranken’s Bowl-A-Thon For Ronald McDonald House
• Giving back to community helps girls' teams bond
• George W. Bush's Truck Sold for $300,000, Proceeds to Help Military Families
• No rest, just fun during bed races in Thailand
• U Maine students give back to local businesses
• Gifts will help homeless kids
• Powerball winners give back to nearby community
• KOMO viewers come through to help sick kids feel like princesses
• Sacramento Pig Bowl to raise funds for charities
• Hometown heroes come to Muir food pantry's aid
• Cupcakes for a cure surpasses goal, raises $10,000
• The day dedicated to giving back; MLK Junior
• Fenton works hard to help others
• GM's CEO is auctioning off 1958 Corvette to help Habitat for Humanity
• VT employees give back to the community with charity donations
• Couple Whose Bike Was Stolen, And Returned, Will Donate It
• Winner of shopping spree gives back to community
• MAC honors Ocean CIty teen and other news of the volunteer community
• N.J. college students kick off spring semester with mission to help Sandy victims
• Purpose Driven DJs give back to local charities
• Giving her foundation Scranton woman inspired by her mother to help others
• Darlington Raceway, Americrown Corp. Donate Nearly $100,000 to Local Charities in 2012
• For officiant, love is also charity
• Passion 2013 Donates Over $3 Million to Fight Human Trafficking
• McIlroy starts Rory Foundation to help children
• SC United Giving Back
• Mapleton man gives back one hat at a time
• Valley women losing their locks for a good cause
• Bozeman business giving back to community with 26 days of kindness
• Lending a hand to Habitat in Mississippi
• Grand Junction gives back in a big way
• Needlecrafters work to help others
• $18,500 in donations benefit 170 Metro families
• Maldonado gives back, makes kids' day in P.R.
• Sun City church holds fundraiser to build water well in Nicaragua
• Red Sox Rookies Learn Organization’s Spirit of Giving Back With Jimmy Fund Clinic Visit (Video)
• The Chick-fil-A Bowl Leads Bowl Game Charitable Efforts With $15.7 Million Given In The Last Decade
• Houston doctor giving back to community
• Sale of rare, signed Stephen King book to help those in need
• Festival of Lights takes a walk, saves money and helps out
• Pacoima Singers raise $750 for victims of Hurricane Sandy
• Bethany abuzz with runners, walkers and plunging 'Eskimos'
• Heart of Dallas donates $100,000 to help end homelessness in Dallas
• Deaconess Hospital offers Senior Circle program to community
• Buffett the $3 Billion Gorilla of 2012's Top Givers

Military

• Pizza Chain Makes Special Delivery for Soldier in Afghanistan
• Atlanta Braves players enjoy giving back to veterans
• House of Heroes and Home Depot repair Hayward home
• Team Depot spruces up veteran's home
• Hotrods & Heroes
• 90-year-old American hero still serving his country
• In Georgia, a mission: Adopt a soldier
• Dad dresses as Spider-Man to surprise son
• Soldiers marry at airport, then depart for separate deployments

Animals

• Tug boat workers rescue dog from icy waters
• High school robotics club helps cat walk
• Dog detects blood sugar levels in diabetic boy
• Cat born without leg bones getting operation thanks to Facebook donors
• Therapy dogs help children hone their reading skills at Haworth library
• Baby elephant rescued from well in India
• Dog Saves "Sister" From Vicious Coyote Attack - Now Healing and Up for Adoption
• Divers rescue entangled dolphin
• Randy Grim and Stray Rescue reshape a city's approach to animal control
• Waltham firefighters rescue deer stranded on ice
• Bridgewater mini horses help foster children 'heal'

Inspiring

• Ray Lucas now helping others in fight against addiction
• F-22 pilot flies boy's letter to his late father 'close to heaven'
• J.J. Watt is just awesome
• For Joe K3, Celtic, giving back is all child’s play
• Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day
• Habitat trip yields lasting memories for UW-Green Bay students
• Social Media post leads teacher to become kidney donor
• Church Raises $10,000 To Help Community Members In Need Pay Water Bills
• Portland State Student Athletes Team with Friends of the Children
• Heating Hearts: Robin Jowers Receives New Heater
• Nonprofit’s goal: Make Boston happier
• Husband and wife medical team help others
• Volunteers Spend MLK Holiday Helping Others in Arlington
• SU club to help grant wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses
• Trinity Baptist hosting blood drive for Aubrey Austin
• 49ers’ Kaepernick Gives Back To Children With Heart Disease
• Letter: Thanks, Amarillo, for helping children
• Homeless inventor, generous doctor are pod-ners in helping others
• Classes give children with Down syndrome 'Chance to Dance'
• Rachel Goble helps stop sex trafficking of impoverished children
• Spirit of charity rumbles through motorcycle expo
• Viral portrait of love: Man teaches girlfriend after stroke
• Making a difference for hearing-impaired kids
• Couple spends last of Christmas money to help others
• Missouri family takes in orphaned Peruvian siblings after learning email was no scam
• Artistic Coulby Newham mum helping children with diabetes
• Local YMCA honored for military helping hand
• Long-time Frederick woman focuses on helping others
• 2 new homes built from the ground up on MLK Jr. holiday
• Teacher runs to reach goal
• Lions Club continues its Hometown Heroes project
• Pine City woman is tireless when it comes to helping others
• Honesty of the long-distance runner
• Making healthy food accessible to seniors
• On the Road: Medal of friendship
• Extraordinary response to help others
• Community Rallies to Raise Money for Nine-Month-Old's Prosthetic Arms
• After owners help others 'rise' from Sandy, Jersey Shore restaurant set to reopen
• Pediatrician Wendy Ross Makes Flying Easier for Kids with Autism
• Blind pianist performs music to help others heal
• Scotland Students Get Another Gift From ‘Santa’
• Children Record Song to Benefit Newtown, Conn., Causes
• Stephanie's Heroes: Larry Reed
• Officer digs into own pocket to help out homebound woman, 86
• Siblings reunite in person for first time in 65 years thanks to 8-year-old and Facebook
• NBA Star Aims To Inspire Young Readers With 'Slam Dunk'
• Eric Schwarz and Citizen Schools give inner-city kids a leg up
• Race for the Cure: Breast cancer survivors honored on ice
• Plano candy maker offering treats to those who help others
• 'Time to give back': Phila woman volunteers in Haiti
• Horses helping kids with special needs
• Airport cleaner turns in lost iPad with $13,000 in case, gives away reward
• Red Robin receipt has a nice surprise for pregnant woman
• Soccer stars go to Newtown, Conn. to help kids take mind off tragedy
• Breezy Point, NY, Couple Surprised by Rebuilt Home After Sandy
• Facebook Reunites Two Sisters After 72 Years
• Moorpark senior helps others get their daily bread
• Australian grandfather saves family by sheltering in the sea to escape lethal Tasmania wildfire
• South Hills native pairs kids with cancer with professional athletes
• Community Heroes 2012: Who they are and the good deeds they accomplished
• Popular Fenton Mailman Retiring After 40 Years
• Former drug addict George now helping others kick habit
• Super scooper is sweet on giving back
• Community embraces The Colony family after house fire wipes out possessions
• Chuck Pagano thanks Colts fans for 'helping me heal'
• Rotary honors two for ‘giving back’
• Thousands helped in Heroes Behind the Badges Blood Drive
• Soup dinners fund micro-grants in Michigan
• Viral photo shows baby grabbing doctor's finger while still in womb
• Police Officer Helps Panhandling New Mexico Couple
• Northbrook dad taking love of baseball around the world
• Gengel orphanage opens in Haiti this weekend
• 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®
• Charity helping families with kids with cancer
• Lost dog gives a big city pause
• Monmouth 'Families Helping Families' with fuel assistance drive
• Man offers his house to homeless family for a year