“Discover 84 Heartwarming Tales That Will Instantly Brighten Your Day and Restore Your Faith in Humanity!”
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#17
He waited 2 years at a hospital for a heart transplant. Now he's a Cardiology Fellow at the same hospital
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#18
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“They don’t have sex and relationships – this is not true,” he shared. “They are all the same – they are as diverse as any other segment of the population. They are a burden on Society: Some may use more healthcare services, many contribute economically and socially through work, volunteering, and caregiving.”
#19
"17 years ago my wife and I sat in a room and were told by a Dr that our 11 year old son had an incurable brain tumour that he wouldn't survive. Today we saw him get married, he's the best person I know I'm I so very proud to still have him"
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#20
"My grandpa when he turned 100, look at his birthday cards!"
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#21
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So we also asked him to detail some of the impacts of discriminating against the elderly. “Ageism, which involves discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age, poses several problems: a negative Impact on health – negative age belief is known to reduce health span by 7.5 years. It can lead to employment discrimination, healthcare inequities, social isolation and a negative self-perception.”
#22
A man named Dale Schroeder grew up poor in lowa, never married, had no children, and worked as a carpenter at the same company for 67 years and only owned two jeans. He spent his life savings to send 33 students to college. Today, the 33 strangers have formed a group and call themselves "Dale's kids." Comprised of doctors, teachers and therapists, they honor Schroeder for changing their lives.
