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Joy


PEOPLE HAVE RAISED MORE THAN $200K FOR MAN WHOSE BURGER KING 'GOODIE BAG' STORY
WENT VIRAL

NOW, THIS IS HOW YOU REWARD 27 YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE.


Heather Wake
06.28.22

GoFundMe, Twitter

Kevin Ford with his daughter Seryna.



Kevin Ford, the Las Vegas airport Burger King employee whose story went viral
after he displayed the meager goodie bag he received after 27 years of never
missing a day of work, might have started off feeling less than hopeful. But
after his story reached the masses, his faith in humanity has been restored.

The original video showed the 54-year-old displaying the bag’s mediocre
contents: a reusable Starbucks cup, one singular movie ticket, a couple of pens,
a lanyard, some keychains and cheap candy (no offense Reese's and Life Savers).




> 




Despite receiving a “gift” more equivalent to convention swag than a display of
employee loyalty, Ford shared authentic gratitude.

“I’m happy about anything, I’m thankful for anything I get,” Ford told TMZ,
“but, like most big corporations, they’ve kind of lost touch with their
workers.” Ford added that before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, employees
would receive anniversary checks, sharing that he initially thought that’s what
the movie ticket was.

TMZ later reported that after Ford’s video began circulating everywhere, he
received a flood of new job opportunities from potential employers near and
far—including one position restoring classic cars and another working at a
beachside restaurant in South Carolina. However, as he was close to retirement
at his current job, Ford passed on the offers.

That’s when Seryna, Ford’s daughter, created a GoFundMe campaign.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------





She wrote on the website:

“The man in that video is my father. He has worked at his job for 27 years and
yes, he has never missed a day of work. He originally began working at this job
as a single father when he gained custody of me and my older sister 27 years
ago…In no way are we asking for money or is he expecting any money but if anyone
feels like blessing him he would love to visit his grandchildren.”

It didn’t take long before the donations started to roll in, and kept coming.
Even actor David Spade contributed a generous $5,000 and sent Ford a personal
message, saying “keep up the good work.” Shocked, Ford replied, “THANK YOU SO
MUCH!!! For even watching the video! I think I might be able to take a day off…”



Ford might be able to do much more than take a day off now. So far, that
GoFundMe fundraiser has gathered more than $200,000. And where, yes, there were
a few huge donations, most were $10-$20, providing a great example of how small
acts of kindness can make a big difference when everyone comes together.

In an interview with YouTube user Sierra Nicole, Ford shared his immense
appreciation.

“I just want to say thanks to everybody out there. It’s just so overwhelming,”
he told Nicole. “I think that it probably touched people because I think we as
humans, period, just need love and gratitude.”



As for what Ford might do with the money, it looks like a visit to see his
grandkids in Texas is definitely a go and he’ll probably even purchase a new car
(Ford has his sights on a Ford hybrid, fitting). Plus, he might get to pursue
his dream of making music. Who knows? One thing is for sure, he now knows that
his commitment is recognized.

Corporations might disappoint us, but humanity can surprise us in the best ways.





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Joy


LITTLE LEAGUE PLAYER COMFORTS DISTRAUGHT PITCHER WHOSE ERRANT THROW HIT HIM IN
THE HEAD

AN UNFORGETTABLE MOMENT.


Annie Reneau
08.10.22

Photo by Jordan Rowland on Unsplash

A viral video from a Little League game has people celebrating good
sportsmanship.

Youth sports have gotten more intensely competitive, to the point where
overeager parents and coaches have to regularly be reminded to take it down a
notch. So when humanity takes precedence over team rivalries, it's extra
heartwarming.

And considering how many "kids these days" laments we see coming from older
generations, it's also heartening to see kids showing excellent character
qualities when no one directly asked them to.

A viral video from a Little League baseball game is giving us a nice dose of
both—good sportsmanship and basic human kindness from two players from opposing
teams.



As reported by USA Today, Isaiah (Zay) Jarvis, a batter from Oklahoma, took a
pitch from Texas East pitcher Kaiden Shelton right to the side of his helmet. It
was a hard blow that caused Jarvis to spin around and crumble to the ground,
grabbing his head. The replay in slow motion shows that the ball basically just
knocked his helmet off, though it was undoubtedly jarring and probably painful
as well.



Jarvis was able to continue playing, but Shelton was shaken up. No matter how
fierce the competition, no one wants to be responsible for injuring another
person. He was visibly upset on the mound, so Jarvis left first base and
approached him.

Watch the classy interchange:

> \u201c"Hey, you're doing just great"\n\nOklahoma little leaguer gets hit in
> the head and then comforts the pitcher who is shaken up afterward\u201d
> — Jomboy (@Jomboy) 1660067195

That a kid this age would approach a player who hit him with a ball and comfort
him with a hug, especially knowing that all eyes were on him, is just so lovely.
Someone raised this young man to put people's feelings ahead of competitiveness
and not worry about what others might think.

And the fact that the pitcher was so distraught at the possibility of having
hurt someone is also so sweet. This was a moment that showed the true character
of both of these boys, and both of them exemplified caring and compassion.


> \u201c@JakeOffield @Jomboy_ Same with the pitcher. His instant remorse is such
> a human aspect that\u2019s missing in sports these days.\u201d
> — Jomboy (@Jomboy) 1660067195

People praised the boys' empathy and humanity.

"Both of those boys are what you want your kids to aspire to," wrote one
commenter. "One willing to forgive and knows it wasn't intentional and the other
showing remorse and sorrow. I love it!!"

> \u201c@PaganLady3 @Jomboy_ thanks for the smart comment. exactly my reaction.
> there is hope. what a great kid, and compliments to his parents.\u201d
> — Jomboy (@Jomboy) 1660067195

Good sportsmanship all around. Love to see it. Big kudos to these kiddos and
whoever raised them.


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Heroes


'I PUT MY ARMS AROUND HIM': MAN RISKS HIS LIFE SAVING A STRANGER DURING SUICIDE
ATTEMPT ON BRIDGE

"I TOLD HIM WHATEVER IT WAS, WHATEVER WAS GOING ON IN HIS LIFE, IT WAS GOING TO
BE OK."


Tod Perry
08.11.22

via Michael Stokes / Flickr

Rochester, New York.

Suicide is an emotionally fraught and complex topic to discuss. But one
overlooked part of the issue that provides some hope is that even though
suicidal crises are predominantly caused by chronic issues, they are usually
short-lived.


An article in the journal Crisis, cited in a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public
Health news piece, states that the acute period of heightened risk for suicidal
behavior is often only hours or minutes long. Around 87% of people deliberated
for less than a day. Another article in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found
that of people taken to the hospital after a suicide attempt, 48% considered the
idea for fewer than 10 minutes.



Another study found that nine out of 10 people who attempt suicide do not go on
to die in a subsequent attempt.

The research shows that if we can stop someone in an attempt or prevent it from
happening in the first place, there is a very good chance that they will never
die by suicide. That's one reason that a story out of Rochester, New York,
reported by WHEC News is so powerful.

David DelleFave was driving over the East Henrietta Road bridge over Interstate
390 in Rochester on his work break when he saw a man climb over the railing and
step out onto a small ledge. He called out to the man from his car.

"He didn’t say much. He sat there. He said he was having some issues," DelleFave
told WHEC. "So I told him whatever it was, whatever was going on in his life, it
was going to be OK."

The man was crying and learned over the ledge even further, so DelleFave hopped
out of his car.

"I looked down over the edge and realized none of these vehicles are not going
to stop in time if it does happen. I reached up behind him and I just embraced
him. I put my arms around him. I hugged him from behind and I just held him," he
said. "And I told him whatever it is, please come with me. Whatever is going on
today, whatever it is, we’ll fix it just please come with me."

He held the man who was shaking and as he began to learn forward, DelleFave
feared they both may fall off the bridge. After a perilous half minute or so,
the suicidal man turned to DelleFave and said, “OK.”

When both men returned to safety they realized that the bridge was jammed with
people watching the incident.

"I seen the lady here crying hysterically. I seen the other lady on the phone. I
seen a gentleman down here leaning out of his truck cheering me on," he said.
"That’s when I realized that—I probably just saved someone’s life."


> \u201cDavid DelleFave didn't take his break from work yesterday thinking he
> would face a life and death situation. But that's what happened. "This is the
> edge right here," he said, walking along the rail of the East Henrietta Road
> bridge over I-390. https://t.co/koFZhId1bR\u201d
> — news10nbc (@news10nbc) 1660091409

He then bought the man some food at Taco Bell where a sheriff’s deputy arrived
and took the man to the hospital. It was then that the suicidal man realized he
had a new purpose in life.

"When he was talking to the sheriffs he said that he realized that he's here and
how many lives he can help and he said, 'That's what it's all about,'" DelleFave
told WHEC.

Given the fact that such a large number of people who survive a suicide attempt
are unlikely to die by suicide in the future, DelleFave’s actions will be felt
for decades. He put his life on the line to save that of a stranger and that is
the very definition of the word hero.


If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the Suicide Crisis &
Lifeline at 988 immediately. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential
support for people in distress as well as prevention and crisis resources for
healthcare professionals.


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Pop Culture


GUY WHO SOUNDS REMARKABLY LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON GETS 27 MILLION VIEWS ON FIRST
TIKTOK VIDEO

HOLY MOLY THAT VOICE.


Annie Reneau
08.10.22

Constru-centro/Wikimedia Commons

Brandon Conway sounds remarkably like Michael Jackson when he sings.

When Michael Jackson died 13 years ago, the pop music world lost a legend.
However markedly mysterious and controversial his personal life was, his
contributions to music will go down in history as some of the most influential
of all time.

Part of what made him such a beloved singer was the uniqueness of his voice.
From the time he was a young child singing lead for The Jackson 5, his
high-pitched vocals stood out. Hearing him sing live was impressive, his
pitch-perfect performances always entertaining.

No one could ever really be compared to MJ, or so we thought. Out of the blue, a
guy showed up on TikTok recently with a casual performance that sounds so much
like the King of Pop it's blowing people away.



Brandon Conway posted his first TikTok video ever on July 24, and in less than
three weeks it's been viewed more than 27 million times. It's just him standing
in a parking lot snapping his fingers and singing "The Way You Make Me Feel,"
but when he opens his mouth, whoa.



As he keeps going, it gets even more whoa. Then he hits Jackson's signature "he
he" and the whoa turns into what?!?

Take a listen:

> @brandonconway11
> 
> First post on tiktok let me know what you guys think! More videos coming soon
> feom mj to country to rock so yall be sure to stay tuned!#fyp #singer
> #usherchallenge @usher @tpain #letsgo #firstvideo

Uncanny, right? If you need a reminder of how Jackson himself sounded when he
sang it, here's a live performance from Auckland during his 1996 world tour.



Very impressive. You can follow Brandon Conway on TikTok to hear more from him.

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