Random acts of kindness that made the world a better place in 2013

When a kindergartner sent a wish list to Santa on a red balloon, she probably didn't expect it to be answered by a guy named Terry. Terry Hardin was on his way home from work when he saw the red balloon descend slowly towards him. A note attached read, "Dear Santa, I would like to have a mermaid doll with a bow for Christmas. Thank you. Love, Joie." With the help of Facebook. Hardin was able to track down Joie and her kindergarten class, and get her the gift she wanted.

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