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Friends

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  https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/boy-buys-new-wheelchair-best-friend/?fbclid=IwAR39tB1271LflXXGfRMscqIaVYWc4WcLNaRVXujNywE55r9i1RidjQcCjgw Kamden and Paul are best friends; they both love superheroes and meet up to watch videos. Kamden uses a wheelchair and one day Paul was horrified when he saw his friend's chair tip up and Kamden fall out. The problem was Kamden had grown too big for his chair, but his family could not afford to buy a new one. Paul said, "His wheelchair has fallen forward so many times and that sucks. Also he has a really hard time pushing it because it's so heavy." Paul decided he needed to help his friend so he investigated ways to raise money. Paul asked his Mun to set up a Go Fund Me page to raise $3900 for a new chair. In 26 days the page had raised $5935! Kamden's mum said, "What really contributes to their friendship is that Paul does not see Kamden as someone who has a disability. He sees him as Kamden. Because of that, Ka...

Elmo

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  Elmo asked people on X how they were doing and hit a nerve - Upworthy   Last week, Elmo asked adults on X (twitter) how they were doing and tens of thousands of people replied. The simple question has sparked discussions all over the world about mental health and well being. The tweet read, “Elmo is checking in, how is everybody doing?” and many people replied expressing their worries and their feelings. Some people write that they were ‘kinda sad’.   Elmo replied to the thousands of people; “Wow! Elmo is glad he asked. Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing. Elmo will check in again soon, friends. Elmo loves you! #emotionalwellbeing” Other characters from Sesame St joined in the conversation, posting messages for people who needed help:   Bert: “I’m here if you ever need a shoulder to lean on. I’ll make us both a warm cup of tea.” Ernie: “If you need some cheering up, let me know. I love making others smile!” Cooki...