The good guys thread

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Man Turns in Lost $13,000, Gives Away Reward

A cleaning service worker at a Florida airport found an iPad – with $13,000 stuffed in its case – and turned it in. He then gave away the small reward he got from the owner to two people in need. To honor that honesty, the Broward County Aviation Department in Florida presented Patrick Morgan with a gift and plaque on Wednesday. His employer, Sunshine Cleaning Systems, also gave him $625, equivalent to a week of paid vacation, according to NBCMiami.com. This time, he said he'll keep the money.

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It Only Took A Moment!

As I departed my school grounds one recent late afternoon, I noticed that the sky was beginning to darken as rain clouds began to close in and motorists around me began to become agitated and as they worked through the traffic to get home. As I turned on to a major avenue near the University of Hawaii, some drivers in their cars were literally pushing and shoving to change lanes. One impatient individual shot out and was forcibly trying to enter from the next side street. I was two cars back when suddenly it happened. A bicyclist whizzed by my passenger side, tried to stop, but slammed broadside into the vehicle who was very much in the wrong. The bicyclist was able to slowly pick himself and his bike up and stumble towards the sidewalk as EVERYONE drove off. I knew that I had to check on this young man. I put on my blinker and turn right and as I pulled up to him, I could see that he was bewildered and shaking his head. He had some road rash abrasions on his hand. Upon my inquiry he said that he was OK. I gave him a towel for his cuts and then ran and got some ice nearby that we then applied to his split chin. As we waited for his mom to come pick him up and take him to a local emergency room for some sutures. He personally thanked me by my name for stopping. It turns out that this young college student was one of my former middle school students.

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Workers Hand Over Mystery $300,000 Gold Stash to Grateful Homeowners

Workers struck lucky by discovering a large amount of gold hidden under the floor of a house in Sacramento - but they were honest enough to hand it over to their clients, who had no idea it was there. While installing an HVAC system in September, Steve Ottley and his partner came across 12 large baby food jars filled to the brim with gold dust.

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Mailing Memories

I stopped on my way home to a mailbox to drop off some letters and noticed an elderly man having a hard time getting out of his vehicle and to the mailbox because of all the ice. After getting out of my car I dropped off the mail and asked him if he wanted some help to get to the mailbox. He kindly accepted and I helped him keep his balance and let him hang on to me for support while I dropped off his letter and then walked him back to his vehicle.

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CHARLESTON, MO - How far would you go to help a co-worker in need?

A Charleston woman who was diagnosed with kidney failure received the gift of life from an unlikely source, her boss.

Last Spring, life as Deborah Smoot knew it changed in an instant.

She went in for an annual checkup. "My blood pressure was high, I've been having blood pressure issues for years," said Deborah Smoot.

She followed up, and after a number of tests was diagnosed with kidney failure.

"He (her doctor) said I want to put you in the hospital, put in an access, and start dialysis today," said Smoot.

For a woman who felt and looked healthy, the news was no doubt a huge shock.

"I said I don't drink, don't smoke, I drink water all of the time," said Smoot. "I don't understand it."

She'll never forget what the doctor said next.

"He said, you can go, but I'm telling you you're going to go home and you're going to die," said Smoot. "Your heart is going to stop beating and you're going to die."

She started dialysis, and waited to get listed for a transplant.

Meanwhile, Deb went back to work as a probate clerk at the Mississippi County Courthouse.

One day, she learned she was on the list for a transplant. Deb had phone number in hand for anyone to call and find out how to get tested.

"We're in a large office, and when I got the number I was so excited about getting listed I said, oh oh...I'm listed for a transplant," said Smoot.

Deb's boss, Leigh Ann Colson, the County Circuit Clerk overheard the news.

"I said, if we're the same blood type I don't mind being tested," said Leigh Ann Colson.

"I said, that's a lot to ask," said Smoot. "She (Colson) said I might as well be tested, why not."

Leigh Ann did just that, and after several tests she got a phone call.

"They said we were compatible, they wanted to do further testing," said Colson.

"I was like, are you kidding me what are the chances of this," said Smoot.

Deborah Smoot's boss was a perfect match.

"My whole family was in shock, she was the first to be tested and she was a match," said Smoot. "The good Lord up above had a big role in that."

There were some initial concerns.

"My mom was a basket case," said Colson. "She didn't want me to do this, she said think about your family."

Leigh Ann has two boys, Brady and Riley.

"I was afraid, but it was her body and her choice," said Brady Colson.

Last month, that choice led both women to the operating room.

They have a photograph of the actual kidney that was taken out of Leigh Ann, and is now working like a charm inside Deb.

"It's just a miracle I'm telling you," said Smoot.

They're now home, still recovering from surgery in January.

There's some pain but Leigh Ann says it's worth it.

"Just knowing I could help her and she's going to be around," said Colson.

They are no longer just boss and employee. The two women have a bond that can never be broken.

"It's nice knowing I could help someone who needed help," said Colson.

"I don't know what she has felt, but I can't thank her enough," said Smoot. "I don't have enough words to tell her how important this has been to me."

Both women hope their story will raise awareness about the importance of organ donation.

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Crying Toddler

I went grocery shopping a few weeks ago. When I was checking out there was a woman with a little boy behind me in line. He saw the cheese I was buying & started crying loudly because his mother told him it was mine & not for him. When I finished checking out I opened the package of cheese & gave him one of the wedges (individually wrapped). The biggest smile came over his face & his mother thanked me profusely. I didn't do this for the thanks; I just hate to see a little one so upset over something that simple.

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Kindness Coat

If everyone would just do one random act of kindness a day just imagine what a better world we would live in. I work with someone who is struggling. He works outside and has a jacket that is very old and battered. I found a jacket in my son's closet that my son didn't want. Although it isn't new; it was close to it. Barely ever worn. I brought it in and gave it to my coworker. He was so excited and thankful. I didn't know who was going to cry first; him or I. He said how warm it was and how thankful he was. I also use coupons to grocery shop. So I am able to stock up when there are good deals. I work with many people that aren't as fortunate as we are. So every few months I gather enough groceries to give someone. It is usually about a week's worth of meals and snacks. Most don't want to accept them and don't want anyone to know they are struggling. So I never tell anyone who I help. I love to give back and will continue to whenever I can!