An 11-year-old girl battling leukemia turned her hospital room window into a menu — and local restaurants answered the call in a big way.

Emmalee Wilkins, currently being treated at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, taped handmade posters to her window asking for pizza and doughnuts.

Once photos of her signs hit social media, local hot spots like Snappy Tomato Pizza, Abby Girl Sweets, and Bourbon House Pizza rushed to deliver fresh pies, cupcakes, and encouragement directly to her floor.

Some of the deliveries caught Emmalee completely by surprise. When asked how it felt knowing complete strangers had seen her signs and wanted to help, her answer was simple. "It makes you feel good," adding, "Can you tell everybody thanks?"

An 11-year-old girl battling leukemia turned her hospital room window into a menu &mdash; and local restaurants&nbsp;<a href="https://local12.com/news/local/11-year-old-leukemia-patient-posters-spark-delivery-food-kindness-viral-social-media-childrens-hospital-pizza-donuts-snappy-tomato-pizza-abby-girl-sweets-cupcakes-bourbon-house-cincinnati-ohio-emmalee-wilkins">answered the call in a big way</a>.
Emmalee Wilkins, currently being treated at Cincinnati Children&rsquo;s Hospital, taped handmade posters to her window asking for pizza and doughnuts.
Once photos of her signs hit social media, local hot spots like Snappy Tomato Pizza, Abby Girl Sweets, and Bourbon House Pizza rushed to deliver fresh pies, cupcakes, and encouragement directly to her floor.
Some of the deliveries caught Emmalee completely by surprise. When asked how it felt knowing complete strangers had seen her signs and wanted to help, her answer was simple. "It makes you feel good," adding, "Can you tell everybody thanks?"

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Hospital Window Posters Result in a Fun Delivery - Zack's Good News

Reed Robinson of Cherokee County, Kansas, made his first blood donation at the age of 17 after being inspired as a young boy by his father's commitment to giving back. Reed is now 72 — and that first donation was 55 years ago. Reed recently made his 480th blood donation — and brought his lifelong total to more than 60 gallons. The milestone held deep personal meaning for Reed because it took place on what would have been his late father's 100th birthday.

"This would have been my father's 100th birthday. So today's really special to me for both reasons," Reed said. "I have reached this plateau and I feel like dad's probably watching me. I'm pretty proud because he was really excited when I donated the first time ever after I went away to college."

Reed's donations are extra special because he has CMV-negative blood — a rare status that makes his donations crucial for life-saving surgeries on infants and newborns. And he's not done yet. Reed is committed to donating as long as his health allows.

Reed Robinson of Cherokee County, Kansas, made his first blood donation at the age of 17 after being inspired as a young boy by his father's commitment to giving back. Reed is now 72 &mdash; and that first donation was 55 years ago. Reed recently made his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.koamnewsnow.com/community/cherokee-county-man-donates-blood-for-480th-time-marking-60-gallons-over-55-years/article_5f04a789-88e7-4d80-a8fb-32da69f42aee.html">480th blood donation</a>&nbsp;&mdash; and brought his lifelong total to more than 60 gallons. The milestone held deep personal meaning for Reed because it took place on what would have been his late father's 100th birthday.
"This would have been my father's 100th birthday. So today's really special to me for both reasons," Reed said. "I have reached this plateau and I feel like dad's probably watching me. I'm pretty proud because he was really excited when I donated the first time ever after I went away to college."
Reed's donations are extra special because he has CMV-negative blood &mdash; a rare status that makes his donations crucial for life-saving surgeries on infants and newborns. And he's not done yet. Reed is committed to donating as long as his health allows.

Man Donates 60 Gallons of Blood Over the Past 55 Years - Zack's Good News

Over the last 30 years, Rachid Lazraq has been running a specialty shoe store in East London called Rich Collection Italia. As his customers have gotten older and as online shopping has gotten more popular, Rachid has endured bumpy times in the business — and was ready to close up shop for good.

Everything flipped overnight, though, when his daughter posted a TikTok video featuring the shop's vintage Y2K kitten heels — a pair she realized would appeal directly to younger shoppers.

The video racked up 300,000 views in hours — and business boomed at Rich Collection Italia. People were lined up down the street outside the shop, with many potential customers waiting for two hours just to get inside.

Thanks to a simple social media post, the shop got a boost from a whole new, younger clientele. The ultimate payoff came when Rachid tore down his closing sign to applause from a crowd of waiting customers.

Over the last 30 years, Rachid Lazraq has been running a specialty shoe store in East London called Rich Collection Italia. As his customers have gotten older and as online shopping has gotten more popular, Rachid has endured bumpy times in the business &mdash; and was ready to close up shop for good.
Everything&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/social-media/article/gen-z-tiktok-save-family-businesses-h8pxhp26b">flipped overnight</a>, though, when his daughter posted a TikTok video featuring the shop's vintage Y2K kitten heels &mdash; a pair she realized would appeal directly to younger shoppers.
The video racked up 300,000 views in hours &mdash; and business boomed at Rich Collection Italia. People were lined up down the street outside the shop, with many potential customers waiting for two hours just to get inside.
Thanks to a simple social media post, the shop got a boost from a whole new, younger clientele. The ultimate payoff came when Rachid tore down his closing sign to applause from a crowd of waiting customers.

Viral Social Media Post Sales a London Shoe Shop from Closing - Zack's Good News

On the Fourth of July, near San Francisco, a small dog named Prieta was spooked by the noise from fireworks and escaped her family home. Since then, the family had been worried about finding their pup.

Last week, there was a break in the case. Someone in the San Francisco Bay area called 911 to report that a small dog had run into the bay and "just kept swimming."

Firefighters responded to the call. They used a drone to locate the dog. They then launched a boat into the Bay — and plucked the dog out of the water. Sure enough. It was Prieta. The Fire Department connected Prieta with her family and shared the story of her rescue and return on social media.

The fire department wrote, “Firefighter Tyler, who scooped up Prieta from the Bay in one perfectly timed move, was able to see her dry and much happier now in her owner’s arms. Prieta’s owner was emotional as she expressed her gratitude to all the rescuers who helped bring her beloved dog home after an especially difficult time in her life.”

On the Fourth of July, near San Francisco, a small dog named Prieta was spooked by the noise from fireworks and escaped her family home. Since then, the family had been worried about finding their pup.
Last week, there was a break in the case. Someone in the San Francisco Bay area called 911 to report that a small dog had run into the bay and "just kept swimming."
Firefighters responded to the call. They used a drone to locate the dog. They then launched a boat into the Bay &mdash; and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/dog-rescued-in-menlo-park-has-heartwarming-reunion-with-owner/">plucked the dog out of the water</a>. Sure enough. It was Prieta. The Fire Department connected Prieta with her family and shared the story of her rescue and return on social media.
The fire department wrote, &ldquo;Firefighter Tyler, who scooped up Prieta from the Bay in one perfectly timed move, was able to see her dry and much happier now in her owner&rsquo;s arms. Prieta&rsquo;s owner was emotional as she expressed her gratitude to all the rescuers who helped bring her beloved dog home after an especially difficult time in her life.&rdquo;

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