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11 moments that inspired us to be better in 2017 ' and years to come

Published by Business Insider on Thu, 23 Nov 2017


People did some remarkable and inspiring things in 2017.Some donated their time and money, while others spread compassion.These acts of kindness and inclusivity will make you appreciate 2017, and inspire your goals for next year.A new year brings achance to start fresh and make big, bold changes. Although 2017 had some low points, variousacts of kindness, inclusivity, and inspiration made the year better overall.From uniting in times of crisis to sharing priceless life advice, here are11 moments fromthis year that inspired people to do great (and be great) in 2017, andthe upcoming year.A 5-year-old started a lemonade stand to raise money for people impacted by Hurricane Harvey.In September, Hurricane Harvey hitHouston, Texas, displacing people from their homes andputting the city under four-feet of water.After the storm subsided,people across the country did what the could to help. Jett, a 5-year-old Houston native currently living in Philadelphia, setup a lemonade stand. ABC News reported that Jett sold sweet tea and lemonade for 50 a cupall whilewearing a Superman cape. He donated the proceeds to people in his home townaffected by Harvey.A Florida high school student started a club, so no one sits alone at lunch.Denis Estimon and three other students from Boca Raton High School in Florida wanted to make lunch fun and social again.The students created We Dine Together, a club wheremembers roam the campusand socialize with students who are eating alone.Estimon came to the US from Haiti, and told the CBS Evening News that his personal experience eating alone motivated himto start We Dine Together."No kid should eat alone," hetold the Sun Sentinel."There are so many problems in this world and the only thing that can solve it is relationships."Beauty pageant contestants used the stage to talk about women's rights.The 2018 Miss Peru contestants usedtheir platform to discuss an important issuewomen's rights.Instead of giving their body measurements, the contestants shared facts about gender-based violence. The entire event, held in October of this year, was dedicated to raising awareness on this subjectand reminding viewers of the harsh reality of this issue."Everyone who does not denounce and everyone who does not do something to stop this is an accomplice," Jessica Newton, the pageant's organizer and a former beauty queen, told BuzzFeed.The fact that these women and event organizers used their platform to help others is more inspiring than anyone's looks or measurements.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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