23 November 2023

10 Heartwarming Internet Acts That Inspire Hope – Part 2

By Ronald Smith

As I go through life, spending more and more time behind the glowing screens of my devices, I can’t help but feel a little disconnected from what truly makes us human – our ability to show compassion. But fear not! There is still hope! If you look closely, amidst all the fake news and negativity, you’ll find some truly amazing stories that will warm your heart and restore your faith in humanity.

Allow me to share with you 5 incredible tales of kindness found on the Internet. Despite the troubling headlines that dominate the news, these stories serve as a reminder that there are still good people in this world who want nothing more than to spread love and positivity.

10 Heartwarming Internet Acts That Inspire Hope

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1. Surprise birthday tweets for my husband

I had this amazing idea to do something special for my husband’s birthday. I wanted to surprise him in a unique way, and that’s when I came up with the idea of using social media. But instead of doing it the usual way, I decided to take it to the streets. On the eve of his birthday, I went out and put up posters asking people to send him a happy 32nd birthday tweet. Can you believe it?

10 Heartwarming Internet Acts That Inspire Hope – Part 2

I woke up one morning with a crazy idea. I decided to put my trust in the kindness of strangers and see what would happen. I printed out a poster and handed it to people I had never met before, asking them to take a picture of it and share it on social media with birthday wishes for me. It was a leap of faith, hoping that someone out there would be willing to join in on the fun.

You can imagine my surprise when I logged onto Twitter the next day and found my feed filled with birthday wishes from strangers. Each message was a little beam of light, coming from someone I had never met but who took the time to make my day special. It was heartwarming and humbling, knowing that there are kind souls out there who are willing to make a stranger’s birthday brighter.

One tweet stood out to me, a simple but heartfelt wish that touched my heart. It was a reminder that even in our busy lives, we can take a moment to spread joy and bring a smile to someone’s face. I couldn’t help but feel grateful to all these strangers who made my birthday a little more magical.

2. A Picture-Perfect Proposal on the Beach

This is a story about love and a very important question. Tae Cho had been planning the perfect proposal for his girlfriend, Lindsey Crouch. He chose a beautiful beach in Seaside, Florida as the backdrop for this momentous occasion. But there was just one problem – Crouch’s family, who were supposed to capture the moment, were hiding too far away to get a good shot.

It seemed like everything was about to go wrong, but that’s when fate stepped in. A stranger happened to be passing by and noticed the commotion. This kind soul offered to help, and in a stroke of luck, they captured the perfect photo of Cho down on one knee, asking Crouch to spend the rest of their lives together.

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Thankfully, someone else was there to capture the moment. Photographer Heather Swanner happened to be nearby after finishing a photo session when she spontaneously snapped some pictures of the proposal. Later, she reached out to the couple to offer them copies of the photos.

To find the couple, she turned to Facebook for help. And her efforts paid off. Lindsey was overjoyed to discover that there were pictures of the proposal.

3. Pizza delivery on Reddit

Being in a hospital is never really fun, especially for a little kid like me. I’m just two years old and I’m here because I have a neuroblastoma tumor. It’s scary and it hurts, but my mom, Lauren, and my grandma are always trying to make me smile. They come up with all sorts of fun things to do, like the time they decided to play a joke that involved our hospital room window.

One day, they brought in a bunch of plaster masking tape. The three of us stuck it to the window and spelled out a message: “SEND PIZZA RM 4112”. We thought it was hilarious. I mean, who asks for pizza through a window? But it made us giggle, and that’s what really mattered.

10 Heartwarming Internet Acts That Inspire Hope – Part 2

So, get this – someone puts up a photo of a request on Reddit, and boom, two days later, 30 pizzas roll into room RM 4112 at the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. Can you imagine? “Hazel wakes up from her snooze and there it is, the irresistible aroma of pizza in the air. She couldn’t believe her luck!” Lauren spills all the delicious details in her blog about Hazel’s situation.

As more pizzas keep pouring in, the whole hospital team and even other patients join the pizza shindig. But, here’s the twist: they eventually had to say, “Okay folks, no more pizzas please!”

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What makes this story so incredible is that Hazel, after going through all of her treatments, is now cancer-free.

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4. My plea for a hospital visit

If you think that a tweet is just a brief message, get ready to have your mind blown. Unlike little Hazel, I am not fortunate enough to have my loving family by my side. I’ve been confined to my hospital bed, paralyzed and unable to move since a terrible car accident in 2013. I’ve been feeling incredibly lonely and desperate for some company while I wait for a treatment that is completely out of my financial reach. That’s when I decided to turn to Twitter.

I summoned up all my courage and sent out a tweet, a simple plea to my followers, asking them to visit me. Little did I know, my tweet would cause a sensation and become the most retweeted message in the entire country. It was shared an astounding 200,000 times, and sparked a new movement with the hashtag #VisitIbrahim. People from all walks of life, strangers and acquaintances alike, flooded the King Khalid University Hospital in Riyadh to come see me.

The outpouring of support was so immense that it actually became a problem for the hospital staff. The constant stream of visitors was starting to disrupt the hospital’s operations, to the point where the staff had to impose a temporary ban on visitors. It was an incredible sight to behold, and I am forever grateful for the kindness and compassion that was shown to me.

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The amazing part was that the Saudi Twitter community took it a step further by kindly chipping in to help cover Ibrahim’s medical expenses.

These generous donors completely covered the $130,000 cost of his surgery. And if everything goes well, Ibrahim will even get to travel to Germany for his treatment.

Now, if you haven’t already been moved by these stories, this next one might just do the trick. There’s a YouTuber named Magic of Rahat, who’s famous for his funny drive-thru pranks. Well, one day he decided to prank a homeless man by giving him a “winning lottery ticket”.

I’m a guy named Eric, and let me tell you, I love buying lottery tickets. I’m homeless, but that doesn’t stop me from trying my luck at the local convenience store. I’ve been doing this a lot, and let me tell you, it never gets old. But this time, something different happened.

You see, there’s a guy named Rahat who hangs around the store. This time, it was Rahat who gave me a lottery ticket. I thought, “What’s the harm in trying my luck with this one?” Little did I know, Rahat had a prank up his sleeve.

So, after some time, I went to check the winning numbers. But there was a little surprise waiting for me. The cashier, who was in on the prank, told me that I had just won $1000. I couldn’t believe it! Imagine the excitement that was running through me.

But here’s the thing, it wasn’t just a prank. The money was real. Can you believe it? It was like winning the lottery for real. But here comes the twist. Even though I could have kept all the money for myself, I decided to be generous.

I went up to Rahat and told him that I wanted to split the money with him. After all, he’s the one who gave me the ticket in the first place. I didn’t want to take more than what was fair. So, I took what I felt was enough for me, and Rahat got to share in the joy too.

That’s the beauty of life, you know? Sometimes, even when pranks are involved, they can lead to unexpected acts of kindness. Who would have thought that a simple lottery ticket prank would bring about a heartwarming moment? Life truly is full of surprises.

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I was in utter disbelief, completely taken aback. I couldn’t accept the money, and seeing me break down, it brought Rahat to tears as well. However, the online community wasn’t about to let us off the hook that easily.

The video spread like wildfire, capturing the hearts of many kindhearted souls on the Internet. They were reaching out to Rahat, wanting to know how they could help Eric. And so, Rahat took it upon himself to create a fund for Eric, hoping to bring him some much-needed aid. Unbelievably, in just 17 days, the fund managed to raise an astonishing $44,000.

With this impressive sum, Rahat was able to secure a home for Eric for an entire year. Not only that, but he also made sure Eric had everything he would need for his new place – supplies, furniture, and appliances. And then, in a truly heartwarming gesture, Rahat surprised Eric with this incredible gift.

It’s truly remarkable how the power of compassion and the Internet combined forces to change a person’s life so profoundly. If you haven’t already, you should definitely watch the touching video, as it will surely warm your heart.

10 Heartwarming Internet Acts That Inspire Hope – Part 2

Here’s a heartwarming story for you. It starts with Eric, who decided to do something incredible for a homeless man he encountered. You see, Eric wanted to continue the wonderful tradition of “Pay It Forward,” where acts of kindness create a ripple effect.

So, with a generous heart and $1000 in his pocket, Eric decided to put up the homeless man in a hotel. Can you imagine that? Not just for a night or two, but for a whole month! Four whole weeks of having a safe and warm place to sleep.

And you know what Eric did next? He went up to the homeless man and gave him a tight, heartfelt hug. It was a simple act, but it spoke volumes. It was a hug from one soul to another, saying, “You matter, and you are not alone.”

This story reminds me that a single act of kindness can make a real difference in someone’s life. It shows us the power we have to create positive change, no matter how big or small.

Just imagine if we all followed Eric’s example and looked out for one another. We could create a world filled with compassion, warmth, and understanding. So, let’s take a moment to reflect on Eric’s inspiring act and think about how we can spread a little kindness in our own lives. Who knows? Maybe we’ll start a ripple that will touch countless lives.

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Internet Acts That Renew Our Faith in Humanity – Part III

Just a little while ago, we shared some incredible stories about how ordinary people have the power to change lives through the internet. Today, I want to continue that trend and showcase even more heartwarming stories that will restore your faith in humanity. So, let’s get started!