Stories

[vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSCudi0unKw&rel=0&showinfo=0″] It was just another Wednesday morning for the Valdez family when Wesley’s sister went to get their father so he could take her to school, but in that moment the day became anything but average. Conrado Valdez wasn’t breathing. The day before he had been complaining of pain so he made an appointment

[vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlJciMZYpAc&rel=0&showinfo=0″] It started with one phone call. Christopher Miller from Careovan wanted to do some good, so he called Brandy Vega to see if Good Deed Revolution could use a supply of toothpaste, toothbrushes and hygiene kits. Brandy was hesitant, though she knew the products would be useful, she didn’t have anywhere to store

[vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4CrTtnCVL0&rel=0&showinfo=0″] Greg Andre is hurting. His niece just passed away and due to his health and financial situation he will not be able to travel to attend the funeral. He can’t even afford to send flowers. Good Deed Revolution heard about his situation and teamed up with Mac Warehouse, in Sandy, to do something

[vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtSWqg96jMg&rel=0&showinfo=0″] Brandy Vega of Good Deed Revolution visited a local shopping mall to pass out flowers, a poem and a bracelet to moms and to talk to people about motherhood. We asked why mothers are so important. We also gave people a chance to thank their mothers for everything they do every day of

[vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHxf69DrdiU&rel=0&showinfo=0″] Three years ago the Thorpe family’s lives were changed forever when the matriarch, Jennifer Thorpe, was diagnosed with advanced stage cancer. Despite the dire diagnosis, the Thorpe family made a conscious choice to celebrate life every day. Jennifer’s motto was, “Lift up our heads and be of good cheer.” Jennifer handled the challenges

[vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi-o6noZA9M&rel=0&showinfo=0″] At any given time, Utah has almost 16,000 people that are homeless. These people struggle daily for simple necessities, and feel like they are alone, all but forgotten most of the year. CARE-cuts, a group started just a year ago by ten friends, works to show the homeless community they are not alone.

[vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9d3y954al0&rel=0&showinfo=0″] “When life gives you scraps, make a quilt.” Susan Short found herself at a point in her life where she needed help. Recently divorced, she needed therapy, but she knew she wasn’t a traditional ‘therapy’ type person. So instead she looked to her closest and dearest friends and they began quilting. Now her

[vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqaQNShu98s&rel=0&showinfo=0″] Statistics show that Utah has the most children with Down Syndrome, per capita, in the U.S., but there are few local resources for these children. Brittanie Flint, whose son has Down Syndrome, struggled with this problem. She was trying to get her son into a special needs music program, but was turned away

[vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YOB5-58r3k&rel=0&showinfo=0″] USED: the 20 dollar bill story How much are you worth? A story of self worth. Based on the talk “You Are My Hands” by Dieter F. Uchtdorf Posted by COMV on Saturday, April 2, 2016