How about these "regular dudes"
After 58 years watching over pools and beaches in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, lifeguard Glenn Schultz has hung up his whistle. As a teenager, Schultz saved a drowning boy and saw his future. Read about his career and the passion he brought to work on CBC News BC.
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Okay, so he's not just a "regular dude" but Stranger Things' actor David Harbour is becoming known on the interwebs for being a straight up nice guy with his fans. See him keep his promise to pose in yearbook photos and make a conditional offer to officiate a wedding in exchange for cake.
In their memory
Work continues to take place in honour of former Canucks hockey player Rick Rypien, who died in August 2011 after struggling with mental illness. The program mindcheck.ca transitioned to foundrybc.ca this week and continues to help youth and young adults quickly connect to mental health resources and supports.
Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan passed away this week in London. Remembered and beloved by many, friends and fans expressed sadness at this news, but also shared their fond memories, thoughts on her legacy and how much her music meant to them. See tributes on Rolling Stone and Variety.
You gotta fight for your rights
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day took place earlier this week. A recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. King will forever be known for his activism and work to advance civil rights through nonviolence.
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Speaking of Grey's Anatomy, actress Ellen Pompeo gave a frank, no-bullshit interview with The Hollywood Reporter on self-worth and negotiating for what she deserves. It kinda blew my mind. Read the whole thing - it's worth it. See Twitter Moments for a summary of reactions on Twitter.
Finally, anyone following the sentencing hearing of former USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar will know that this has been, in the words of The Washington Post, "a parade of horror and catharsis." As reported by The Guardian, Nassar last month "was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison in a separate case regarding child abuse images, faces an additional minimum sentence of 25 to 40 years after admitting to molesting girls at Michigan State University and his home under the guise of medical treatment." Sentencing continues for Nassar for sexually abusing girls in his care, including Olympians Jamie Dantzscher, McKayla Maroney and Simone Biles. And while the emerging stories of these girls not being believed upon first telling others is incredibly upsetting, it is heartening now to know that they are speaking out, speaking loud - and finally being heard. As Kyle Stephens says in her victim statement, "Little girls don't stay little forever. They grow into strong women that return to destroy your world." Props to these women who have been so brave in sharing their stories. Hopefully this will encourage others who have been abused to keep coming forward and outing these predators.
That's it! Have a wonderful weekend.
About Kind Deeds Making the Internet
Each Friday (or so), I will post highlights of cool people doing kind things that popped up in the news or in social media that week. Hopefully this will be inspirational in helping us all think about who we would like to acknowledge with gratitude, kudos or thanks. For future weekly highlights, be sure to send me anything you think would make for interesting reading.
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