Feel Good Friday: Barber's Reading Program, Seniors on Social Media, Teen Rescues Flood Victims

Books by Kids Program

• 💡 Jonathan Escueta, founder of City Cuts Barbershop in Pennsylvania, created the 'Books by Kids' program.
• 💰 Children earn $3 for reading aloud during their haircut, aiming to build confidence and overcome public speaking fears.
• 🧠 Inspired by his own shy childhood and coaching youth basketball, Escueta targets kids who struggle to speak up.
• 🎯 The program helps children build confidence, with one example of a boy saving for a drum set and another donating his earnings to a peer.

The Old Friend Club

• 👵 A group of seniors from River Spring Living in the Bronx, known as the 'Old Friend Club', have gained millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram.
• 💬 The members, aged 72 to 105, share life advice, humor, and pop culture commentary, proving that aging can be purposeful and vibrant.
• ✨ Their videos offer wisdom on topics like dating, self-liking, and embracing life's journey, emphasizing connection and staying mentally sharp.

Teen Rescues Flood Victims

• 🌊 In Boca Raton, Florida, 18-year-old Thomas Rosano rescued several people trapped in a flash flood.
• 👏 He navigated waist-deep water to help stranded drivers, including an elderly man, reach safety.
• 👨‍👦 Rosano attributed his quick thinking to lessons from his father and expressed gratitude that everyone was safe.

Other Feel-Good Stories

• 🐴 A countryside Airbnb in England features a miniature Shetland pony named Basil, allowing guests to bond with him.
• ✈️ A Delta pilot reassured anxious passengers before takeoff by promising his daughter an ice cream date upon arrival.
• 🎖️ A World War II Purple Heart medal was discovered and returned to the soldier's family just before Veterans Day.
• 🇦🇺 A 17-year-old in Australia turned in $3500 found outside a gas station, earning a reward, a job offer, and online praise for his honesty.
• 🤝 Two Canadian women, aged 76 and 105, formed a lasting friendship through weekly walks, documented in a book titled 'Walking with Beth'.

Amy's Altitude Check

• ✨ Host Amy Hess reflects on Jonathan Escueta's 'Books by Kids' program, highlighting how simple actions can build confidence and change lives.
• 🗣️ She encourages listeners to consider the impact of their own words and to 'speak life' into others, fostering encouragement and belief.
• 🙏 The episode concludes by urging listeners to share the stories and express gratitude to those who have positively influenced them.