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Making a Difference

"Making a Difference" stories usually air every Friday on NBC Nightly News. The series was conceived in response to viewers who complain that the broadcast features only "bad" news. Last week, in response to frustrated viewers who wanted to hear more good news in these tough economic times, we asked people to share stories of random or regular acts of kindness. The broadcast received thousands of e-mails and we are sharing some of these stories, this week on "Nightly News."

An apology
We understand there may have been a technical problem for some of our viewers watching Nightly News Friday night. You may have missed Michael Okwu’s Making a Difference report on bringing health information to barbershops. We apologize and if you want to see the report, below is a link.

Arlington Cemetery volunteers plant seeds of respect
July 13: Making a Difference; At the Arlington National Cemetery, a small army of dedicated volunteers makes it their mission to look after the legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. NBC Pentagon Correspondent Jim Miklaszewski reports.   Full story
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  Coach: 'I enjoy making them happy'
  Thanks to big hearts, little league lives on
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  Tobacco town embraces anti-smoking activist's efforts
  Driving an anti-smoking message down Tobacco Road
  'Class of Katrina' grad says it's time to move forward
  Class of Katrina grads take commencement by storm
  Support for vets, from vets
  UPenn students donate meal leftovers
  Patients find healing touch at cancer spa
  Pre-teen reads to feed the needy
  With donations down, volunteers step up
  Dance changes students' lives
  Healing a horse-lover's broken heart
  D.C. doc puts the ‘community’ in clinic
  Doctor's orders: There's no place like home
  Music moves this city
  The art of redemption
  Finding peace in helping others
  Extreme makeover: A family finds a home
  Heroes of the burning hillsides
  Finding homes for the homeless
  Embracing ‘Mama’s’ recipe for change
  Giving kids options – through music
  Viewers share more good news
  Women inspire next generation of writers
  Listen to mentored girls' work
  Dr. Wilson’s animal sanctuary
  Saving lives one haircut at a time
  A girl's garden grows for the homeless
  Homeless find uplift in access to arts
  Service dogs become veterans' best friends
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  Story archive: July 2006-Feb. 2007
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  Williams: Send us your good news
March 4: During a season of sobering economic news, Brian Williams invites 'Nightly News' viewers to share good stories with the broadcast.

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The Dui Hua Foundation
PlayPumps International
The Darryl Hunt project
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Hoops of Hope
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Freedom's Wings
Education and Science Society in rural China
Ron Clark Academy
Voices of Sept. 11

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  Bono thanks you
Nov. 1: U2's Bono video blogs and thanks you for helping make a difference in Africa.

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  MSNBC.com covers the charity beat
'Matchmaker' lends hand to cancer patients
Willie Garson touts adoptions in U.S.
Dina Manzo reaches out to kids with cancer
Celebs connect poor children with dance
Jolie on aiding refugees: ‘I’m lucky to be in this’
‘Craigslist’ for volunteers to debut
Star fashion designer touts organ donation
  Story archive: Nov. 2005-June 2006

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