Crazy Good Turns

We tell inspiring stories about people who do amazing things for others.

http://crazygoodturns.org/

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 29m. Bisher sind 118 Folge(n) erschienen. Alle 4 Wochen erscheint eine Folge dieses Podcasts.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 11 hours 12 minutes

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episode 17: The ‘Predatory Givers’ Who Make Medical Debt Disappear: RIP Medical Debt


It's like an anti-collection agency. RIP Medical Debt is buying millions in unpaid medical bills in order to forgive the debts. Meet founders Craig Antico and Jerry Ashton, and hear their plan to bury billions in their "debt cemetery."


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 August 14, 2018  20m
 
 

episode 16: Hope Lives on a Lake in WIsconsin


How do you overcome tragedy? At Camp HOPE, a retreat for children and adults grieving the death of a loved one, the answer is: By lifting each other up.


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 July 31, 2018  21m
 
 

episode 15: An Orchestra Changes the Tune for Inner City Kids: OrchKids and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra


The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s OrchKids program opens minds and doors to new opportunities for students at inner city schools.


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 July 17, 2018  14m
 
 

episode 14: These Military Heroes Walk Toward Bombs -- EOD Warrior Foundation


EOD Warrior Foundation helps the men and women who save lives by performing the military’s scariest job.


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 July 3, 2018  19m
 
 

episode 13: Fugees Academy: An American School Showing Society at Its Best


A school in the Deep South is changing hearts and developing minds with a “tough love approach” that works. Meet founder Luma Mufleh and her students.


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 June 19, 2018  21m
 
 

episode 12: Martina McBride and Fans Spread the Love


Team Music is Love turns fans into volunteers and concerts into opportunities to make a difference. See how country singer Martina McBride takes her foundation on tour with her.


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 June 5, 2018  29m
 
 

episode 11: She Tracks Down Sex Traffickers -- Emily Kennedy of Marinus Analytics


Kennedy first heard of sex trafficking when she was in middle school. “It was the worst fate I could think of.” So today she's fighting back as CEO of Marinus Analytics, a tech company that’s helping cops send traffickers to jail.


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 May 22, 2018  23m
 
 

episode 10: Ken Langone and the Generosity of Time


Ken Langone came from nothing to become a founder of The Home Depot, but never forgot his roots. He’s given staggering sums, but says his money isn’t truly charity. Discover a refreshing outlook that proves you don’t need riches in order to give...


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 May 15, 2018  20m
 
 

episode 9: The American Soldier Who Wouldn’t Leave His Translator Behind


U.S. Army Captain Matt Zeller says he wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for Janis Shinwari, an Afghan Translator who saved his life during an ambush. Years later, Zeller had the chance to return the favor to Janis -- and many others. But...


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 May 8, 2018  23m
 
 

episode 8: Teacher Discovers Surprising Path to Peace: The Shropshire Music Foundation


Liz Shropshire is the daughter of a Vietnam war vet who couldn’t shake the memories of her childhood. She became a music teacher, but then heard a new calling: Help refugee children. She gave up everything, brought hope to a camp halfway around the...


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 April 24, 2018  28m