The Young@Heart chorus based in western Massachusetts is comprised of senior citizens ranging from their early 70s and beyond. Established at an elderly housing project in 1982, the program has given countless aging individuals an exciting, fun, and productive pastime to look forward to each day. During a performance in 2007, 83-year-old Fred Knittle stepped on stage to perform the lead vocal in their cover of Coldplay’s “Fix You.” Though he had retired from their group a few years before and was struggling with health issues, his incredible voice still managed to bring the house down. Prepare for your heart to melt. Sadly, Knittle passed away just two short years after this stirring performance. But thank goodness they captured this amazing moment so his legacy can live on. You can find more of the chorus’s beautiful renditions over on their YouTube page. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/young-at-heart-fix-you/
One man is taking on homelessness by tapping into the tiny-house craze that’s sweeping the nation right now. It all started after Los Angeles resident Elvis Summers noticed a 60-year-old woman in his neighborhood sleeping in the dirt a few doors down from where he lived. Feeling like it was his duty as a fellow human to try and do something to help the poor woman, he decided to build a tiny home for her out of recycled materials. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCBP_ATF’); }); It took Summers five days to build the home, which comes complete with a window and sturdy wheels to move it between different locations. These materials, including the wheels and two locks for the front door, cost him about $500. His words say it all: “Nobody should be homeless, especially in one of the richest countries in the world.” Feeling inspired by what he’d managed to do in such a short time, Summers founded My Tiny House Project LA. He’s already built over 30 tiny houses for homeless people across the city. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/tiny-house-surprise/
Alexey Romanov was born with a debilitating illness that left him without fingers or hands. But that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his dreams. In the most unlikely fashion, Romanov has become a successful pianist and serves as an inspiration to everyone suffering from a disability. His adoptive parents noticed he had a fondness for music early on, so they bought him a synthesizer. He began to learn how to play it and then started entering (and even winning) competitions. After learning the basics of music from friends, Romanov has soared to new heights and even performed with the highly respected Russian orchestra, La Primavera chamber orchestra. See his skills up-close here: (via The Guardian) Let Alexey Romanov be an inspiration not only to those with disabilities, but to all of us. Even when facing overwhelming adversity, you can overcome it and become hugely successful if you put your mind and heart to it. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/pianist/
Everyone who has ever helped plan a wedding knows how many exhausting hours go into ensuring that the day goes off without a hitch. The amount of people who have to be hired months in advance — like caterers, florists, tailors, and planners — is staggering. One of the most important decisions that every couple has to make centers around picking the perfect photographer. But Addie and Marshall Burnette decided to avoid that issue completely. That’s because they had a less conventional photographer at their disposal…and she happened to be of the four-legged variety. YouTube / Marshall Burnette This adorable pair decided to strap a GoPro to their Siberian husky, Ryder. She captured their entire wedding day. YouTube / Marshall Burnette Ryder filmed every special moment from a completely unique perspective, bringing the occasion and its beautiful backdrop to life. YouTube / Marshall Burnette It took Addie and Marshall hours to pore over Ryder’s footage, but the end result is absolutely stunning. Check out the beautiful video in its entirety below: What a great way to incorporate their favorite pup into their wedding day! How cute is it that her little ears show up in every frame? When it comes to unique touches, this couple’s wedding takes the tiered cake. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/dog-films-wedding/
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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); Firefighter Sean Sweat was bringing his truck back to the fire station when he saw something on the side of the road that shocked him. In the mud, he spotted a distressed kitten. But what sent chills down his spine were the visible road burns on the frightened cat, which let him know that the animal had been thrown from someone’s vehicle. The kitty was wet, covered in mud, and in need of some serious love. Sweat took the poor baby back to the fire station to clean her up and assess her wounds. After spending the night comforting the kitten at the station, he took her to the SPCA. Thanks to the observant and kindhearted firefighter, the kitten — fittingly named Trouble — is getting a second chance at life. As an animal lover, I can’t imagine how someone could ever do such a thing. It actually hurts my heart just thinking about it. Thank heavens for people who go above and beyond to help those in need. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/firefighter-kitten/
A family was out walking one day when they came across a momma duck with just one baby. Thinking it odd to see a solo duckling, they began looking for more babies…but they were nowhere to be found! That is until they heard desperate cries for help coming from a nearby drain pipe. Down in the depths staring back up at them were multiple ducklings trapped and clinging to life. They knew they had to help, but there was just one problem…no one had skinny enough arms to reach the little guys. That was when they got some help, calling a friend’s daughter to the scene to save the day. (via LittleThings) Thanks to six-year-old Mia, all but one of the ducklings were saved. They’ll get the chance to live full and happy lives. What a wonderful little hero! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/saving-ducklings-rescue/
Firefighters are used to rescuing scared cats from tall trees, but what about dogs? When the Plattsmouth Fire Department in Nebraska got a call one night about a 120-pound dog stuck 20 feet up in a tree, they thought for sure it was a prank. They were a little bit shocked when they turned up at the scene to find Kora, a Great Dane, sitting high up in a tree, looking down at them with her big, bright eyes. After a bit of brainstorming, the team of firefighters were finally able to lower Kora from the tree using a rope, a ladder, and a police dog harness. Several feet from the ground, Kora’s weight snapped her restraints, but a few brave volunteers were there to catch her with a big tarp. Although she was a little cold after all that time in the tree, Kora wasn’t hurt and was happy to be down, running straight for the house once she was on solid ground. Hopefully, she’ll leave tree climbing to cats from now on. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/stuck-in-tree/
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); Above all, cops are paid to protect and serve…but if you were to ask the officers at the Dixon Police Department in Illinois, they’d probably say the job is about more than that. Helping the community, solving crimes, these duties are just part of the work…but no one said they had to take time out of their busy and sometimes dangerous days to do this. Recently, these neighborhood kids were battling the summer heat by playing with water guns in their yard when all of the sudden, officers from the Dixon PD attacked them — with more water guns! This is so cute. It’s so nice to see videos of cops having fun just like the rest of us. Let’s all use our phones and cameras to capture more moments like this. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/police-water-gun-fight/
The mother of these stray puppies left them one day in search of food. Unfortunately for the pups, she never returned. The tiny pooches had to scavenge for food and try to survive on their own. Luckily, someone from the neighborhood stepped in and fed them for a few weeks and then called the good people at Hope For Paws. When they arrived to rescue the little guys, the puppies were harder to catch than anyone could have expected. What a happy ending! And what a difference a bath and a warm bed made in their disposition. Hopefully someone will adopt them and give them all a good home. Until then, they are clearly in good hands! Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/puppies/
