Inspiring

August 11, 2025

Chef Leaves Fine Dining Career To Work at a Hospice Restaurant After His Son’s Passing

After the loss of his 17-year-old son, Seb, British chef Jon Smith made the decision to leave his career in high-end restaurants. Instead, he turned his focus to cooking for the hospice that had provided care and comfort to Seb in his final days after he was diagnosed with leukemia. Over the course of his 30-year career, Smith traveled the world, owned several restaurants, and even had the honor of cooking for Queen Elizabeth II.

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August 4, 2025

Colin Farrell Completes Dublin Marathon While Pushing His Friend in a Wheelchair

In October 2024, Irish actor Colin Farrell ran the Dublin Marathon and pushed his friend, Emma Fogarty, in a wheelchair for the final stretch. Fogarty lives with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare and incurable skin condition often called “butterfly skin” due to its extreme fragility, causing the skin to blister easily. Farrell’s act of solidarity helped raise €774,000 (around $895,500) for Debra Ireland, a charity that supports people with EB.

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July 31, 2025

World’s Richest Woman Opens Medical School With Free Tuition To Help Underserved Communities

A new medical school has opened in the United States. And while it could stand out because of its notable founder, what makes it truly special is its approach to health and education. Alice Walton, currently considered the richest woman in the world, opened the school in her home state of Arkansas, and will cover the tuition for the first five graduating classes. The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM)

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July 23, 2025

18-Year-Old With Autism Spends Free Time Picking up Trash To Keep His City Clean

A young man in Northeastern England has acquired a unique pastime—one that has earned him praise from his community. Elliot Gordon, an 18-year-old who happens to be on the autism spectrum, spends his free time picking up trash around Stockton and neighboring areas. On top of becoming a bit of a local celebrity, people have now rallied around the young man to thank him for his work.

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