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I am confident and capable of handling anything that comes my way

More than 30 years ago, Floridian Bill Brown planted a small vegetable garden. When the harvest came in bigger than expected, he shared the extras with his neighbors. 

And this simple act of generosity didn’t stop at the fence line—it grew into The Children’s Table, a nonprofit food bank that has since quietly fed thousands of families across Florida.

How the Children's Table works

On distribution days, the setup is simple: a suggested $10 donation gets families $100–$150 worth of groceries, no questions asked. And if someone can’t pay? They still leave with food.

• An average of around 200 cars pass through each week, some lining up more than an hour early. 
• The wait can stretch half a mile down the road, but the payoff—fresh produce, pantry staples, and a sense of community— is considered worth it.

“Mr. Bill” is still at the heart of it all. His food bank stretches across 10 counties, many of which are considered “food deserts” where access to fresh produce is scarce.

Oh, and did I mention that he’s 96?

When asked how he still does it week in-and-out, Mr. Bill shared that he’s simply “‘too busy to lay down and die.” The nonogenarian will continue to distribute food as long as he’s able.

Volunteers call him “a ray of sunshine in the darkness,” and CNN has nominated him as one of their 2025 Heroes. As for Bill? "Helping is contagious,” he said. “I’m privileged when I can help someone.”

Right now, a child sits without a classroom—her dreams of healing others put on hold not by lack of talent, but by lack of a building. Thinking Huts uses 3D printing to build solar-powered schools that change everything for children like her.

Your donation creates immediate impact: $25 prints a classroom wall, $100 funds local construction teams, $1,000 powers an entire solar campus.

Thinking Huts is $19k away and facing a Sep. 2nd deadline to complete a school that will serve generations; every donation makes a difference

Golden hour moment

Photographer Gurcharan Roopra spent hours in near-total darkness, waiting in silence by a watering hole in Kenya to capture this shot. 

His patience paid off: a giraffe bent down for a drink and, with one click, he caught a fleeting, “almost mythical” arc of motion.

This shot, “A Brushstroke of Gold,” is now part of Prints for Wildlife 2025, a fundraiser that brings together 200+ of the world’s top nature photographers. Their prints are sold to raise money for Conservation International, which protects biodiversity, restores ecosystems, and supports the communities who live closest to the wild.

🗑️ Welcome to the world of Indian rubbish cafes, where you can pay for your meal with ~2 lbs of plastic waste.

🛹 Archaeologists are beginning the excavation of Scotland’s first outdoor skatepark, which has been closed and buried under rubble for decades. Skaters from around the country have come out to help the cause.

❤️ Just because it's cute: See the mindblowing moment a toddler makes a tennis ball disappear😉. I'm not sure who’s more baffled—the little one or the family dog.

Meditation is a simple and effective way to take care of yourself. The act of mindfully sitting with ourselves and our breath can have some amazing effects.

🥰 So, what are you waiting for? Try out the quick self-love meditation below (~12 mins) for an instant boost of acceptance and love for yourself. I promise you'll feel amazing after.

Try it out here.

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The BEST part of the newsletter, AKA when all of you in the Positive DONUT fam get to share about the good things going on in your lives. Big or small, there really is always something to celebrate—sometimes we just need to take a moment and look around for it.

Check out the wins we received this week!

📚 Lea D. from Arkansas is ready to chase her dreams…

• “I’m about to go into senior year and it’s really nerve-wracking, but I’m really excited to further pursue my art career and hopefully get into my dream college!!”

💍 Dena O. from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is celebrating a major milestone…

• “Today my husband and I are celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. It was hard work, but we made it and love each other more every day. Here is to another 30!”

💪 Bill D. from Solana Beach is proving that anything is possible…

• “I won my age group by 5 minutes at the Solana Beach Triathlon. This was supposed to be the year I got my knee replacement after 2 painful years, but after a few cortisone shots, I rode my bike more, hiked more, and built up the muscles around the knee. Hanging in there, I crossed the finish line unbeaten in my 65- 69 age group. Triathlons can be as frustrating as golf, but the community is the big reward.”

Here’s some pooch-themed trivia.

1. What is the most popular dog breed in the United States?

A. Golden Retriever

B. German Shepherd

C. French Bulldog

D. Labrador Retriever

2. How many teeth does an adult dog typically have?

A. 28

B. 32

C. 42

D. 44

3. Scooby-Doo is what kind of dog?

A. Great Dane

B. Mastiff

C. Bloodhound

D. Boxer

4. The world’s smallest dog breed is the...

A. Chihuahua

B. Dachshund

C. Pomeranian

D. Papillon

There's always something to celebrate. Whether it be a new job, a heartwarming conversation with a loved one, crossing an item off your bucket list, or simply enjoying your day a little more than usual, we want to hear about it.

Sharing is caring: Submit your day-to-day wins with us here to be featured in a future newsletter. Who knows? Sharing the positivity in your life might inspire someone to recognize the good in theirs🥰.

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1. C. French Bulldog
2. C. 42
3. A. Great Dane
4. A. Chihuahuas, which weigh a featherlight 4-6 lbs and stand 5-8 inches tall on average