Refugee thanks stranger who gave $100

Ayda and Vanja Zugay were 11 and 17, respectively, when they fled Yugoslavia in 1999 and met a woman who gave them $100, a pair of earrings, and an encouraging note. Ayda recently tracked down the stranger and thanked her for the impact she had.

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Man offers hugs to strangers who are struggling

Man offers hugs to strangers who are struggling

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Simple Correspondence Can Brighten Your Day

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Published on
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Heartwarming Moments of Respect and Care in Sports

This compilation will keep you engaged the whole way with short clips of beautiful moments of humanity and shared experiences!
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Published on
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Ayda and Vanja Zugay were 11 and 17, respectively, when they fled Yugoslavia in 1999 and met a woman who gave them $100, a pair of earrings, and an encouraging note. Ayda recently tracked down the stranger and thanked her for the impact she had.
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