Not everything was absolutely atrocious in 2014. Just look at these pictures of...
1. The people who put others above themselves:
2. The people who went out of their way for those in need:
3. The people who surprised others in unlikely places:
4. The people who helped others in their time of need:
5. The people who showed others they're not so different:
6. The people who helped others to better themselves:
7. The people who put on whatever uniform was asked of them:
8. The people who stood up for their friends when they needed them:
9. The people who took the time to learn to love again:
10. The people who donated and gave to others they don't even know:
11. People who gave everything they had for nothing in return:
12. People who offered their time to help someone in need:
13. People who gave money to help keep our most important buildings open:
14. The people who put their lives on the line for those they cared about:
15. People, however young, who tried to make the world a better place:
16. The people who participated in the Joe DiMaggio of coffee streaks:
17. The people who worked to keep us healthy:
18. The people who gave these animals a new home:
19. The people who did everything they could to help save others:
20. The people who got to live their dream:
21. The people who helped each other achieve their goals, whatever they might be:
22. The people who cared for those in need who most of us don't even think about:
23. The people who put aside money for well-being:
24. And the people who used their money and fame for good:
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