Posts for September, 2012
Each year, volunteers come together to rekindle the spirit of unity that existed immediately after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. This day brings together cultures, bridges differences and unites citizens of goodwill around the world.
–Michelle Nunn
Last year My Good Deed launched The I Will campaign for the 10-year anniversary of 9/11. The result was extraordinary. A remarkable 33 million Americans, from all 50 states, engaged in good deeds and charitable service as a constructive way of observing 9/11 last year, according to independent research conducted in 2011 by Horizon Consumer Science for 9/11 Day.
So many people across the U.S and the world are doing good in their communities. It’s really amazing how creative, courageous, and compassionate humans can be. Read some recent inspiring stories:
Driven by destiny: Zanardi wins the race of his life to take gold.
17 Year Old Builds Cell Phone Heart Monitor for Developing World.
Wyatt Erber, Illinois Boy, Wins $1,000 In Scavenger Hunt, Donates All to Sick Neighbor Girl.
Happy Friday! Today we are in D.C celebrating inspiring people who best exemplify the American ideal of service and voluntary action at our Tribute Awards. Do you have a weekend of volunteering ahead of you?
Here are the inspiring news of the week: