Find something to be happy about today (Tuesday February 18, 2014)

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Jerral Hancock is somewhat of a local celebrity in his Mojave Desert town of Lancaster, Calif. He is asked to cut ribbons at city events and waves to the crowds in parades. But Hancock is also a wounded Iraq War veteran, riddled with burns on his body. He is missing an arm, and the remaining one functions poorly.

Although locally celebrated, Hancock is far from living like a hero. He shared a mobile home with his parents and two young children, and it was difficult for him to get his wheelchair through the halls of the cramped quarters.

Some high school seniors at Lancaster High School decided that their end-of-the-year project would be to build Hancock a brand-new, handicapped-accessible home. Students have been honoring vets at the end of the year for the last 15 years, but this was something much different, much bigger.

The students started raising funds by selling T-shirts and other items, holding yard sales and pizza parties. They ended up being much more successful than anyone would have imagined.

“The smallest thing can do so much for a family,” Abbott said. “We always say, ‘What can we do?’ This fundraiser just kept going and getting bigger, like a wildfire. I hope people see that and remember that they can do something.”

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/11/students-raise-money-build-home-for-beloved-veteran/

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[Kali]

1. thankyou so much for doing these

I finally subscribed to this group so I wouldn't miss them.

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2. Oh, thank you Kali

That means a lot to me.

[pinboy3niner]

3. These students have raised more than $160,000 (so far)

They closed escrow on a property a few months ago, and groundbreaking will be scheduled soon.

These great young people have been tireless in their efforts. This is local, so I try to attend as many of their fundraising events as I can--and I have a hard time keeping up with them! Next one is a flapjack breakfast this Saturday, and I'll be sure to let them know you featured them here.