Colleen O'Brien
School asks, is inundated with surrogate dads
A South Texas middle school had a big problem when planning their "Breakfast with Dads" event. They knew some students don't have a father in their life.6 years ago
‘Tribe of moms’ seek out special blanket for toddler
A local Daily Dose of Kindness thanks to Jessica Haslam reaching out to me on Twitter. The Shoreline mom wrote me about her youngest son Duke who has a favorite blanket.6 years ago
Teen creates Rubik’s Cube for the blind
A local teen has figured out a way to bring the joy (and agony) of solving the Rubik's Cube to people with visual impairment.6 years ago
‘Come sit with us’ becomes anti-bullying app
A high school student in California is taking on lunchtime bullying with technology.6 years ago
Sports fans show love for rival team’s quarterback
Andy Dalton threw a game-winning touchdown pass to secure his team's playoff berth. By doing so, he knocked the Ravens out of playoff contention and became a hero in Buffalo, New York.6 years ago
Mosque pays for man’s ticket to freedom
Vandalism at mosques across the country is a regular headline, but in one case in Arkansas, the outcome of the vandalism would certainly set it apart.6 years ago
Senator: Work from home to reduce Washington gridlock
A Washington senator wants to reduce Washington gridlock by incentivizing businesses that allow employees to telecommute.6 years ago
Veteran volunteers find purpose in helping others
Bitter cold and record snow dominate parts of the East Coast and Mmidwest this week.6 years ago
Family of four back on their feet with a hand up
A little hope and a hand up got a Snohomish County family of four back on their feet.6 years ago
Boy gives up Xbox to keep homeless warm
For any 9-year-old an Xbox would be a dream gift. Ohio's Mikah Frye would have received one for Christmas but decided to ask for something else.6 years ago
New Yorker uses Amazon Prime Now to deliver gifts to the homeless
Some of us might take advantage of two-hour shipping to fulfill our sudden wants, but what if we used it to deliver needed items to the homeless?6 years ago
A moment of kindness in politics
I rarely cross over into the political world for my Daily Dose of Kindness because I wanted this moment to be completely outside of topics that might induce stress.6 years ago
Man finds joy through giving the gift of game
One thing I'd never think to keep in my car is a basketball, but that's what makes Philadelphia's Michael Gibson so unique.6 years ago
For former foster child, Holiday Magic gift changed her life
For those of you that have given to Treehouse during KIRO Radio's "Holiday Magic," it's entirely possible that your donation gave Tash Haynes her very first Christmas.6 years ago
Man’s Christmas wish was to give back to his community
This is the story about a man who loves his community so much that he decided his Christmas wish should in some way give back.6 years ago
Seeking: Kind people
I'll go around the world to find a story of kindness to share on Seattle's Morning News, but I'm delighted when the story comes from our local community.6 years ago
Angels in the aisle
If you've never heard of the "layaway angel" movement it's when someone goes into a store that offers layaway and anonymously pays off someone's account.6 years ago
Three weeks off; never a day without an act of kindness
I was on medical leave for the better part of a month. It was the first time in my working life that I was forced to slow down.6 years ago
UPS driver delivers little boy’s dream
When you ask a child what he or she wants to be when they grow up -- you'll get funny answers sometimes.7 years ago
KIRO Radio listeners respond to dying boy’s Christmas wish
Jacob Thompson is a 9-year-old boy who is fighting an aggressive form of cancer. He was recently admitted back to the hospital. The cancer was found to have spread.7 years ago
A unique ‘thank you’ for veterans
There's a lot you can do for our veterans. You can simply look them in the eyes and thank them. Maybe buy them lunch. Or, you could give a veteran a wedding dress.7 years ago
Dreams come true on the football field
Sepp Shirey was born with cerebral palsy, but he never let that stop him from anything.7 years ago
Help deliver Christmas to a dying boy
Jacob Thompson was diagnosed with cancer at five-years-old. Amazingly, he's survived four years but last month learned his Neuroblastoma had spread and has about a month left to live. He has one request for his final weeks.7 years ago
