Louisiana Sheriff hosts “no shave” fundraiser all year
A Louisiana sheriff’s office started a “no shave” fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and the American Red Cross along with 22 other organizations. According to US News “Deputies and other employees of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office have been donating $25 a month to charity to be allowed to grow beards in November and December. Those who don’t grow beards can dress more casually on Fridays if their jobs allow it.”
Brewery honors Betty White
A Wisconsin brewery donated their funds to a local animal shelter in honor of the late Betty White. According to NBC News, Commerce Street Brewery had a chalk board up in her honor. The brewery allowed their customers to “buy a beer” for her, and the board quickly collected nearly 400 dashes of “beers for Betty.” The brewery had 396 beers donated which added up to around $1,980. The owner of the establishment felt it would only be right to donate the money. Since White had such a love for animals, they decided to donate funds to their local animal shelter.
Florida deputy saves woman from burning car
A video went viral of a Florida sheriff rushing to rescue a man who was trapped inside of a burning car. Tampa Bay Times reported that, “Deputies used three fire extinguishers to bat down flames as they tried to pull the driver to safety.” The woman saved was believed to have been intoxicated while driving on the wrong side of the road. After being retrieved from their burning building she was taken to the hospital and her condition was deemed stable.
Colorado woman saves kids who fell into an icy pond
A 23-year-old Colorado woman was caught on video saving three children who fell into an icy pond. The children, who ranged from ages four to 11, were playing on the frozen water when all three of them abruptly fell in. Dusti Talavera watched the scene from her window before jumping into action to save the three children. The Washington Post reported that, “as she reached for the third child, the ice gave way beneath her and Talavera, too, found herself in the 15-foot-deep pond. She tried to pull herself out, but the ice was too slick, so she treaded water to stay afloat as she struggled to hold the unconscious girl’s head above the surface.” Thankfully, one of the children’s 16-year-old cousin managed to throw a rope from a safe distance to pull Talavera and the child from the water. The local community honored and thanked her for the selfless act.
