Two South Carolina deputies saved a young child’s life after she stopped breathing in a pool accident. They responded immediately and were able to use their training to get her breathing again right away. Officials say their fast response and composure likely prevented a tragedy. And thankfully the child survived and is doing just fine now. (You can watch the dramatic rescue here.)…………………A new report from the World Health Organization shows that life expectancy across Africa increased by about 10 years between 2000 and 2019. And this is despite ongoing challenges like wars, famine, and disease. Much of the improvement is linked to major reductions in child mortality and better control of diseases such as HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis………………..And finally………………..
After decades of quietly showing up before the bell and staying after the hallways emptied, Mario Gonzalez, a beloved janitor at Maryland’s Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, reached his retirement date. He thought he was just walking through an ordinary day, but instead, he was met by a sea of students and staff lining the halls, cheering and celebrating the man who had spent 39 years taking care of them. Mario was born prematurely with cerebral palsy, and limited verbal abilities, and doctors doubted he would survive long after birth. His younger brother, Jorge said that it filled his heart to see this outpouring of love. “I have to say he’s my hero. This was fitting for him. He deserved it.”