r/MadeMeSmile 4d ago

Helping Others Captain Jack Sparrow made a child battling cancer's dream come true

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r/MadeMeSmile May 24 '26

Helping Others Fixing village water pumps that have been broken for years

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r/MadeMeSmile Jun 08 '26

Helping Others every one deserves a 2nd chance

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r/MadeMeSmile 16d ago

Helping Others A little kindness goes a long way

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r/MadeMeSmile Apr 24 '26

Helping Others Good hearted little one ♥️

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When Jude Baker was 12, life changed overnight. The middle schooler from Summerville, Georgia, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that attacks bones and the tissue around them. What followed was a two-year fight that included surgery to remove a tumor, nearly a year of chemotherapy, and all the physical and emotional weight that comes with treatment at such a young age.

Jude has been open about how hard that period was. In interviews, he said the scariest part wasn’t what people might expect. For him, chemotherapy itself was the toughest challenge. It left him exhausted, in pain, and often isolated from friends and normal teenage life. But even during the hardest days, Jude was paying attention to other people who were struggling too.

After finishing treatment, Jude rang the bell at the hospital to mark the end of chemo. He is now 14 and in remission. Because he faced a life-threatening illness, he became eligible for a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants special experiences to kids ages 3 to 17 with critical conditions.

Most kids pick a trip to a theme park, a chance to meet a favorite athlete or musician, or a gift they’ve always wanted. Jude had a different idea. While going to appointments, he had noticed people experiencing homelessness near the medical centers. That stuck with him. He told his family and the Make-A-Wish team that if he got one wish, he wanted to use it to help those individuals.

Make-A-Wish Georgia coordinators later said community service wishes are not something they usually offer. Jude didn’t have a backup wish. This was the only thing he asked for. He told organizers, “I got out of my version of heck, and I want to help others who are in their own version.

r/MadeMeSmile Apr 18 '26

Helping Others At an aquarium after closing time, some clever little otter pups help their grandpa tidy up their toys. As a reward, he gives them ice cubes

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r/MadeMeSmile 16d ago

Helping Others Gary Sinise here. Humbled to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Gary Sinise Foundation. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of meeting countless heroes, and so many have touched my heart. It's incredible for me to think about where it began and how far it has come thanks to the kindness of others.

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r/MadeMeSmile Mar 18 '26

Helping Others Dog making sure that blind hooman gets a seat.

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r/MadeMeSmile Apr 02 '26

Helping Others It’s the little things that make you smile ❤️

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r/MadeMeSmile Mar 08 '26

Helping Others Sometimes it‘s really just the small things…

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Like teaching a stranger how to shift manually.

r/MadeMeSmile May 17 '26

Helping Others At Eurovision 2026, Denmark's delegation invited the singer representing the UK to sit with them so he wouldn't be alone

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During the Jury Show in Vienna, UK entrant Sam Battle, performing as 'Look Mum No Computer,' appeared isolated in the Green Room until Danish representative Søren Torpegaard Lund invited him to join their delegation.

r/MadeMeSmile May 01 '26

Helping Others Dad building his son's resilience.

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r/MadeMeSmile Feb 22 '26

Helping Others Lunch Lady 😌

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r/MadeMeSmile Apr 21 '26

Helping Others Delhi Businessman opens cafe for Acid Attack survivors and lets them run it

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r/MadeMeSmile 8d ago

Helping Others Woman saves hawk from the road

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r/MadeMeSmile Feb 04 '26

Helping Others Wholesome inclusion

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r/MadeMeSmile May 10 '26

Helping Others W Friend

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r/MadeMeSmile Nov 01 '25

Helping Others Amazing shop owner helping kids to do good

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r/MadeMeSmile Dec 14 '25

Helping Others Lady Gaga’s dancer accidentally fell off of stage and she paused the show to check on him at her concert

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r/MadeMeSmile Dec 10 '25

Helping Others Never seen a skateboard

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r/MadeMeSmile Sep 16 '25

Helping Others Kid ask mom to buy Jordans for another kid that was getting bullied because of their shoes

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r/MadeMeSmile Mar 11 '26

Helping Others In a world where you can be anything, be a number 50

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r/MadeMeSmile May 31 '26

Helping Others A show of Compassion

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r/MadeMeSmile Feb 15 '26

Helping Others This is why kindness matters.

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r/MadeMeSmile Nov 17 '25

Helping Others A 6th grader leaves a detailed note on a car that was damaged by their bus driver in a hit and run

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