Anonymous Man Donates $30 Million to Earthquake Victims

A $30 million donation to help those in need, a one-eared dog with an unusual friend, and more!

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Hapiday Team
February 14, 2023

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

Don't go too crazy with the chocolate today, because it's not great for you, per se. Although, this Johns Hopkins study shows that there are benefits to eating chocolate in moderation, like increases in heart health, balancing of the immune system, reductions in stress, and more!

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"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart."

— Helen Keller

Anonymous Man Donates $30 Million to Earthquake Victims 💵

An anonymous donor has contributed an astounding $30 million to help victims of the two earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria. The donor made the generous donation at the Turkish embassy in the United States, according to Pakistan's Prime Minister. This contribution is a significant boost to the ongoing relief efforts to support those affected by the disaster. Additionally, the Pakistani government has also formed a committee to collect money and supplies for earthquake victims. The funds and supplies will be sent to the two countries promptly to provide necessary aid to those who have lost their homes and loved ones.

Dog Missing Ear Goes Viral and Finds Forever Home 🏡

A dog named Bruno at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Wake County went viral after a shelter employee saw him tearing off the same ear that he was missing from his favorite toy. Bruno had been living outside chained up when another dog attacked him and tore off one of his ears. However, Bruno and his favorite stuffed toy found a forever home.

In Other News 🗞

Young girl asks her grandpa to accompany her to the daddy-daughter Valentine's Day dance ❤️A 5-year-old girl named Austyn asked her grandfather to accompany her to a "Daddy-Daughter Date Night" event for Valentine's Day. Austyn's father passed when she was only 18 months old. Her grandpa was happy to step in for the event!

Community raises $250k for 72-year-old Domino's pizza delivery driver 🍕A video of a 72-year-old Domino's driver falling while delivering food resulted in a GoFundMe campaign that raised nearly $250,000 for her retirement. The homeowners who filmed the video organized the campaign and surprised Barbara Gillespie with the donations, which she says are an answer to her prayers.

Powerball winner donates every penny of $150K prize to charity 💸A Powerball lottery winner from South Carolina, who wished to remain anonymous, donated his $150,000 prize to charity. The winner missed the grand prize jackpot by one number on his quick-pick ticket, and the charity he donated to was not specified.

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