22 People Who Are Actively Making The World Less Terrible

As crazy as 2016 was, a lot of great things did happen.
22 People Who Are Actively Making The World Less Terrible

It's easy to get lost in all the bad, sad, and bizarre things that happened this year. But -- for how often this year managed to out crazy itself -- buried beneath all the news of everything unfortunate that happened, there was some great stuff going on.

For example ...

Kendrick Lamar has donated thousands of dollars aiding sports, music, and other after-school programs in his hometown, Compton. Apart from making a di
In 2015, a couple of good Aussie blokes named Lucas Patchett and Nicholas Marchesi launched a mobile laundry service that washes and dries the clothes
CRACKED.OON This is Pastor Lee Jong-rak. He places a box near his house in order to accept and care for mentally handicapped or unwanted babies that w
In 2014, 15-year-old Aitzaz Hasan sacrificed his own life when he tackled a suicide bomber outside his school. His act of heroism ended up saving thou
Danny Treio (Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn, Bad Ass, Heat, etc) claims to be really good at the claw game. Maybe he is, or maybe that's just a story Of
George Lucas has shifted his focus from a galaxy far, far away to education in the USA. He founded the George Lucas Educational Foundation in 1991 whi
Hugh Hefner has a foundation which supports First Amendment rights and progressive drug and sex policies. Hef also held an auction to refurbish the Ho
If you have ever watched soccer, you'd know who Cristiano Ronaldo is, and how much of a jerk he is on the field. Well, this 'jerk' has been named 'the

Kate Winslet

KATE WINSLET RESCUED RICHARD BRANSON'S MOTHER. In 2011, Branson had a party in his home in the British Virgin lslands when the house caught on fire du
John Malkovich saved a 77-year-old man's life in Toronto. In 2013, the actor came to the aid of Jim Walpole, who fell and slit his throat on a piece o
When Theresa Kachindamoto was chosen to be senior chief in Central Malawi's Dedza District, she made it her mission to end female cleansing rituals
DR. MEGAN COFFEE infectious disease specialist left for Haiti after the earthquake and established a sanatorium to treat patients with TB and other in
On his way to a recording studio, T.I. heard the news about a man standing on a 22-story building. threatening to jump. T.l. then recorded a video dir
CRACKED COM Scott Neeson was the head of 20th Century Fox International. He gave up his position and wealth. in 2003 to help raise funds and provide c
JACK OSBOURNE AND HIS FRIEND SAVED A WOMAN WHO HAD A HEART ATTACK WHILE SWIMMING. ctica par CRACKED'COM

Akon

Pop Musician Akon launched an initiative to get electricity to 600 million people in Africa. Akon's Solar Academy Institution is making progress bui
Warren Buffett is not only one of the wealthiest people in the world, but is also one of the most charitable. He's been making huge donations since 20
During the funeral for Christopher Leinonen, one of the Orlando shooting victims, members of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater dressed as angels to bloc
Cards Against Humanity is surprisingly pro-humanity Donorschoose.org Since 2012, Cards Against Humanity raised almost $4 million for charities includi
Jamie Foxx pulled a man from a burning car. In January, 2016, a truck crashed and caught fire outside the actor's house. Jamie quickly ran towards the
In 2011, Lisa CRACKED COM Lampanelli, a comedian, was about to perform in Topeka, Kansas when an anti- gay group, Westboro Baptist Church, said that t
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