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There hasn’t been a great deal of good news and happy stories recently. With 860,793 coronavirus cases and 42,324 deaths confirmed globally, it’s getting hard to keep our spirits up. Plus, coronapocalypse hermits are exhausting toilet paper supplies, and it feels like we’re a step away from utter chaos.

But not so fast! These wholesome pieces of corona news are here to restore our faith in humanity. Bored Panda has compiled a list of the most wholesome and truly feel-good stories that prove love and kindness do exist in these hard times. And because there can’t be too much of a good thing, take a look at our previous joyful news compilations: part 1 and part 2. Feelin' your heart meltin' already? Share stories of kindness and real-life heroes in the comments!

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Belgian woman, Suzanne Hoylaerts aged 90, dies of #Covid_19 after refusing a respirator, telling her doctors "Save it for the youngest [who need it most], I've already had a beautiful life." Not all #Heroes wear capes !

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Carlota Ocón
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not fair, governments should be doing their job so that seniors wouldn't have to do this and die. It's terrible that the media is saying things like "it just affects older people" and all that as if their lives meant nothing. We must stop letting them die.

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Kwj
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my god, now i'm sobbing at work :O What a beautifull soul this woman had <3

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Veni Ch
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If there is heaven she surely is there already...true heroine!!!!

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Karen Da Manager
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is indeed a heaven. And that lady is there, watching over her family (if she still has one)

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deanna woods
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This woman made the ultimate sacrifice and will be rewarded in Heaven.

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Victoria Valenzuela
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very sad , it shouldn’t be like that, one of Gids angels !😇 🙏🏼

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Miraculous Klutz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so precious. This lady was so beautiful. I wish she was still here.

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Nicole Cabrera
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The epitome of a human being with the heart of a warrior. I know she wears the most golden wings now (which she would probably deny for something less flashy). #icon

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Debra Olafson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This brought instant tears to my eyes. What a beautiful soul,; may her family find comfort in knowing that her courageous and unselfish gift has been acknowledged across the world. May she Rest In Peace from Vancouver Canada. 🙏❤️

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Claudia Smith
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this woman is beyond the best of the best when it comes to humans being selfless

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Sara
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a wholesome spirit. She deserves all of the happiness in the world. Rest in peace

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Lynn Wong
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I reread the captions numerous times and every time, I cried. Beautiful lady!

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Rebecca McGregor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heartbreaking. What a strong beautiful woman... sad its come to that...😓

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Bonnie Barbey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Greater love has no man (or woman) than this, that he (or she) lays down his life for a friend (or total stranger). quote by Jesus who did lay down his life for all.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whether this could have been prevented or not, this was a beautiful and selfless thing to do. May she rest in peace.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her hashtag SHOULD be #NotAllHeroesWearCapes May her family be incredibly proud of her actions and find a bit of comfort during their grief.

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Tyla Adcox
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her reward for her sacrifice was sitting next to Jesus❤️

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Celia McReynolds Tinsley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sitting here with tears rolling down my cheeks because of the the beautiful gift this amazing woman gave the world. There is no greater human being than one who selflessly makes the ultimate sacrifice for a complete stranger.

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ERIN W.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How does one respond to the incredibly amazing generosity this lovely lady has shown?! May she rest in peace!

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Rick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Class act. There’s a special seat waiting for you in the part of heaven reserved for only the very best of us human beings, Suzanne.

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Jimi Sanchez
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am soon to be 75 and I have made the same decision if I catch it.

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Ana Arena
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so wrong... Old people shoudnt sacrife themselfs, we need more respirators.

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Ken Newyen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This story touches my heart so badly! rest in peace heroine

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Teresa Spanics
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My deepest condolences to Suzanne Hoylaerts' family and friends :-( Rest In Peace, dear lady :-(

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a wise Lady. I wish she was a teacher and this last lesson found the most thankfully students. I will take her as an guidian light into my Heart. May God give hear what she earned.

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Inaz Hamouda- Jenkins
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, Heaven surely is an even brighter place with this angel arriving! God Bless her and her Family <3

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Terry Jensen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so beautiful..my mom is 93 and she would do the same..she mention several years ago that she has had everything anyone could ever want and she is ready anytime....these are definitely hers!!

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Wanda Hobbs
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A star shines bright for your sweet soul. Rest in peace, God Bless You for your sacrifice.

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Doris Stone
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful lady !!!!!!!!!! I rather think I would choose like herself ..........

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh you beautiful beautiful person. I'm sobbing like crazy right now as this is such a massive sacrifice.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Made me cry. How brave and selfless. A sacrifice she shouldn't have had to make

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Lydia Marano
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Republicans love stories where the elderly sacrifice themselves. I still have much to do.

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kenzieve
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'm crying now. nevertheless, beautiful soul. rest in peace <3

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Croline Lason
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are still more than enough respirators in Belgium... It was her choice, not the government's fault...

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She could have lived ten, or even more years, receiving and giving love and wisdom to everyone she encountered. What kind of world have we created where we have not prepared the appropriate medical equipment to save her life. We must do better than this.

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Lorre Florizoone
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am Belgian and we have more than enough respirators. We're only at half capacity in intensive care so for whatever reason this lady did refuse the respirator, it isn't because there weren't any. I read the original belgian article and she said "If I have this bug, je don't have to hook me up to a respirator. Give it to younger people. I've had a good life". So I'm kinda pissed off that the translations make it sound like we don't have enough equipment to take care of all our sick.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is incredibly heartbreaking and it was sooooooo unnecessary!! We blew it on this one!!!!

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Mary Jo Johnson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lovely spirit. I am humbled by her selflessness. God bless her.

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AuntyJem
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This depresses me so much. She did an incredibly beautiful, selfless thing. But it shouldn't have reached this point. She deserved to be here awhile longer to share her amazing spirit. She & countless other citizens in this country have been failed by this government

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's my mistake for not fully reading before commenting. I see she is from Belgium

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for being a beautiful, selfless soul, Suzanne. You may not have had so many life years left to look forward to, but I'm sure you deserved that respirator more than many others. My condolences to her family.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People injecting themselves with disinfectants because their leader tells them to. People going onto the streets proclaiming their freedom blind to the prison that holds them in ignorance. People proclaiming truth because the answer happens to match up with what they hope to be true instead of listing to science and accepting reality. People haven't really changed. Sure the spikes are, mostly, gone but people are still goaded into killing each other.. or themselves just to please the masses and/or the leaders. But regardless of how bleak the world might seem, even in its darkest hour. The kindness and good of humanity shines brightest. Only you can decide if you are part of the dark void that resides in all of us or if you stand up and be the beacon of compassion and kindness we all posses.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People injecting themselves with disinfectants because their leader tells them to. People going onto the streets proclaiming their freedom blind to the prison that holds them in ignorance. People proclaiming truth because the answer happens to match up with what they hope to be true instead of listing to science and accepting reality. People haven't really changed. Sure the spikes are, mostly, gone but people are still goaded into killing each other.. or themselves just to please the masses and/or the leaders. But regardless of how bleak the world might seem, even in its darkest hour. The kindness and good of humanity shines brightest. Only you can decide if you are part of the dark void that resides in all of us or if you stand up and be the beacon of compassion and kindness we all posses.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

merci pour votre geste , aussi pour avoir sauvé quelqu'un qui en avait besoin

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My heart hurts for her family and friends who lost a wonderful woman.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It shouldn't have had to come to that. Her death is on Belgiums hands.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. Her death is in the hands of the tyrannical government that refused to inform the world about this monster virus in time for the rest of us to prepare. No one else. They lied, and continue to lie to this day.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes thankyou so much to all of you for the work you do during this difficult time.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black Button, will remember this name next time I'm able to make a liquor store run lol!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been doing math homework too! That is awesome

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then some Karen will want to talk with manager about stuff they "hiding" at the back...

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was driving out from Costco and I saw the homeless man who stands on the corner there asking for work to earn money. I rolled down my window and I told him to come over. He came up, I reached in my pocket and handed him a $50 bill. He started saying "thank you" but gasped halfway through. He said "Are you sure?!" I said "Absolutely...you need to take care of yourself too." Through a shaky voice he said "Bless you ma'am!" I said "You stay safe" and I pulled up to the stoplight and looked in the side mirror as he returned to his corner. He then folded his sign and turned away from the line of cars behind me and I could see he was crying. Remember that there are people out there with no place to go and no resources. Help where you can!

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We're quarantined but this was the most beautiful thing I saw today, and it deserves to be shared

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Breaks my heart to just think of being seperated from those you love the most at this horrible time.. That man is a real hero, not only to his toddler, but to all of us

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This doesn't surprise me. The Nepalese people are very generous and welcoming. If I had to be stuck somewhere, Nepal would be a pretty good place!

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After 11 hospital days and losing 12kg, my 78yr old dad is home and recovered from Covid in Madrid!

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Our neighbour doesn't have Wi-Fi, so we talked her through joining ours. Once on she received 70 messages from her children living overseas

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A lot of us don't realize how important internet access is. The other day, bad storms blew through my town and knocked out not only my power but also my Internet service. Power was restored in a few hours, but I had to summon a technician to restore my Internet connection. Normally, I would go to the nearby library - walking distance, yay - and use their service; but thanks to COVID-19 they were closed so I had to mooch off a nearby McDonald's. I did buy some coffee there, though.

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For those who don't know Amir Khan is a famous 3x gold medal light weight olympic boxer from London, England.

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My Great-Uncle visits his wife every day. She's in an Assisted Living facility as she has Alzheimer's, so he can't go in right now for safety reasons. That doesn't stop him from showing his endearing love

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This is a really good idea and it will be around even after this is over.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bought a bunch of masks and then discovered I had leftover from when I was caring for my mother in law. So I donated what I bought to the local EMT's. They said they had enough..but then said that the Sheriff's department had been running low on gloves and masks. Don't forget about first responders. Crimes still happen during a lockdown and they have no choice but to run into the fire sometimes.

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I (27m) mentioned that I am out of work and my elderly neighbor left this on my doorstep

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Bosnia and Herzegovina. More discipline than 1st world countries

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Not that we mind being called Serbia, but that is a picture of my city of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The picture was posted by our mayor to thank people for working with the city to contain the virus. We are actually doing good, people follow the rules a lot, not many are sick and people who lost their jobs or need help are being taken care of. Our government is, for once, doing a really good job.

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