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The 12 Days of Inspiration: Day Twelve

On the twelfth day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

The story of an amazing man who, not only helped his team win a championship but became a champion of compassion in our world. Nav Bhatia, better known as Super Fan, who hasn’t missed a Raptors home game in their 24 seasons, showed us how to always take the high road.  Learn more about Nav’s incredible story in the following care of CTV News.

CTV News:  ‘We go high’: Raptors superfan reconciles with Bucks fan who wrote racist tweet

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The 12 Days of Inspiration: Day Seven

On the seventh day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

A story of high school kids who decided to put a stop to bullying.  This story, caught on video, went viral because of the kindness shown by two young men to a frequently bullied student in their class.  Learn more about this wonderful story in the following clip from Ellen.

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The 12 Days of Inspiration: Day Six

On the sixth day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

An environmental activist who has given a voice to the youth of the world to fight back against climate change. Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old Swedish girl, has emerged as one of the world’s most impactful environmental activists and is sharing her message across the globe.  Learn more about Greta and how we can work to put a stop to climate change in the following video care of Conservation International.

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The 12 Days of Inspiration: Day Five

On the fifth day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

The story of an amazing woman who took up running late in life.  Julia Hawkins, a 103-year-old record-setting runner, began her running career at the age of 100.  Learn how she earned the nickname “Hurricane” and is inspiring others in the following care of the New York Times.

The New York Times:  She’s 103 and Just Ran the 100-Meter Dash. Her Life Advice? ‘Look for Magic Moments’

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The 12 Days of Inspiration: Day Four

On the fourth day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

A viral video showing a different kind of spirit this Halloween – the spirit of kindness.  This Halloween an 8-year-old boy noticed an empty candy bowl a neighbour left out while trick-or-treating, and instead of simply walking away, he decided to use his own candy to refill the bowl for others.  See the video below care of Upworthy and be amazed at the generosity of young Jackson.

Upworthy:  Kid boosts faith in humanity by filling an empty candy bowl from his own Halloween stash

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The 12 Days of Inspiration: Day Three

On the third day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

A wonderful story of youth innovation.  14-year-old Alaina Gassler recently received an award for her invention which uses technology to eliminate blind spots in vehicles – an invention that has the potential to make the roads safer for everyone.  Learn more about Alaina and this potentially life-saving technology in the following care of The Good News Network.

 The Good News Network:  14-Year-old Awarded $25,000 For Her Invention That Totally Eliminates Blind Spots in Your Car Using a Projector