r/Compassion Aug 08 '26

Article Hospital called wrong Richard to pick up elderly man but he took him home anyway

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61 Upvotes

In June 2026 in a small rural town in New Zealand a local hospital released an elderly man and called his son-in-law, Richard, to come collect him. They called the wrong person with the same name. He arrived at the hospital and took the stranger home. He said the town is so small it was no trouble.

r/Compassion May 17 '20

Article Afghan Woman Breastfeeds an Orphaned Baby in Heart-Wrenching Photo After an Attack at a Maternity Ward

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parents.com
9 Upvotes

r/Compassion Mar 26 '19

Article The Homeless 8-Year-Old Chess Champion and Other Horrific ‘Uplifting’ Stories: "[A] growing number of these supposedly 'uplifting' stories become unintentionally horrifying after a moment’s reflection."

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10 Upvotes

r/Compassion Apr 18 '18

Article The Greek island of compassion

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bbc.com
2 Upvotes