Positive Stories That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

Kevin Briggs

Kevin Briggs or Guardian of the Golden Gate, saved over 200 lives by stopping people from jumping off the bridge. Kevin Berthia is one of them. Briggs convinced him to see hope instead of despair, leading him to change his life positively.

John Oliver

John Oliver, a six-year-old boy, joyously returns to school, greeted warmly by his classmates and teachers after overcoming leukemia.

John Burle

John Burley had to give his dog to the Humane Society while he was in the hospital. A nurse adopted the dog, visited John with it every day, and returned it when he left the hospital.

Brazilian priest

Brazilian priest João Paulo Araujo Gomes saves stray dogs, cares for them, and finds them new homes by showcasing them at church services. His efforts have helped many dogs find loving families.

Don Ritchie

Don Ritchie lived near a place where many people tried to end their lives. When he saw someone in trouble, he would ask them to come to his house for tea. He saved over 180 lives this way before he died in 2012.

Cecilie Thoresen

Photographer Cecilie Thoresen was asked by a family to enhance a photo of their late dog Timber by adding his reflection to a pond where they scattered his ashes.

Glenn Buratti

Glenn Buratti who has mild autism and epilepsy, had no one from his class attend his birthday party. His mom asked for help online, and firefighters, officers, and local children came with gifts to celebrate with him.