At 79, John Routledge Has Painted 1,000 Pebbles to Bring Comfort to Children
John Routledge, 79, reached 1,000 hand-painted pebbles for seriously ill children, siblings and bereaved families through Momentum Children’s Charity.
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Why Carol Sheardown Walks Dressed as a Giant Bucket to Help Children in Ghana
Carol Sheardown’s 14th giant-bucket charity walk in Ontario supports education, dental care and food assistance in Ghana’s Dekpor community.
Bob McCabe Is Showing That Hope, Mentorship and Community Service Have No Retirement Age
Bob McCabe, founder of the Recovery Speaking Initiative, received a 2026 Top 7 Over 70 Award for recovery advocacy and community mentorship.
After More Than 20 Years as a Volunteer Firefighter, Daniel Gibbs Is Still Serving His City
League City honored volunteer firefighter Daniel Gibbs with its 2026 Art Hewitt Volunteer Spirit Award for more than 20 years of service.
Jonasi Singehebhuye Has Spent 14 Years Turning Kindness into Community Action
Jonasi Singehebhuye founded Acts of Random Kindness Victoria in 2012 and is a finalist for Australia’s Kindest Person 2026.
Anya Pitts Is Helping Adults Rediscover the Confidence to Read
Retired teacher Anya Pitts was highly commended at the 2026 Oxfordshire volunteer awards for helping adults build literacy skills and confidence.
Raihaanah Ahmed Turned Food Waste into a Community Pantry Helping Hundreds
Raihaanah Ahmed co-founded St Albans Community Pantry in 2020. Its volunteers rescue surplus food and help hundreds of local residents.
Marsha Coppola Started Volunteering for Her Sons. Nearly 20 Years Later, She’s Still Helping Young Athletes
Marsha Coppola was named Thorold Sport Volunteer of the Year after nearly two decades supporting local youth hockey, baseball and recreation.
Helen Cohen Honoured for the Everyday Kindness That Helps People Live with Dignity
Seven Hills Home Care Services caregiver Helen Cohen has been named Outstanding Homemaker of the Year for compassionate support of people at home.
Luis Rodriguez and Eddie: The Guide Dog Partnership Inspiring America
Eddie, a Labrador guide dog supporting Luis Rodriguez’s independence, won the 2026 American Humane Hero Dog Award. Discover their inspiring partnership.