There is a good samaritan group called the Thousand Dollar Breakfast Club making its way around diners in the Boston area‚ and it’s surprising servers in the best way. Attorney Richard Brooks and his wife Laurie founded the club in Jan. 2023 when he blasted a Facebook post that called for members. “I want to start a group to go to breakfast‚ 10 of us‚ and we each bring $100 to tip the waiter. The Thousand Dollar Breakfast Club‚” he wrote. “…Anyone can go. We will find a small place where the server will be shocked to get $1000. It will be a fun quick morning breakfast‚ and we will blow the mind of the server!” “I have randomly given people $100‚ and the feeling I get is immense and better than anything a hundred dollars can buy‚” he continued before adding that he only needed seven more people to have the inaugural breakfast. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @thousanddollarbreakfastclub Richard’s post got more interest than he expected. And when the group had their first meeting that March‚ their waitress walked away with $1‚400. The Thousand Dollar Breakfast Club Founder Hopes More Clubs Form According to Nice News‚ The Thousand Dollar Breakfast Club has since grown in size‚ and they’ve been meeting every few months. Many of the members are old friends‚ but they’ve picked up several new faces along the way. And while the name suggests a standard $1‚000 tip‚ the group typically hands out much more because when over ten people attend‚ the $100 per person rule still stands. Just before Christmas‚ one lucky woman earned $2‚050. “I was a waiter‚” Richard told the publication. “So I know what it’s like to get a tip. And I still remember my first tip that was big‚ and it was a whopping $20. And I still remember it because I was paying myself through school.”  Instagram Richard has kept his email list around 30 people so the Thousand Dollar Breakfast Club doesn’t overwhelm servers. While he hates turning people away‚ he’s asking hopeful group members to help take his idea to more restaurants. “It’s amazing how many people reach out to you in different ways‚” he added. “And I had a few people that wanted to join‚ and I was like‚ ‘You know‚ I have enough people in my group. What I want you to do‚ though‚ is start your own.’”  Over the past year‚ The Thousand Dollar Breakfast Club has been noticed by several major publications‚ such as Inside Edition‚ The Washington Post‚ and more. And as he told The Today Show‚ the club’s gestures have made a huge impact. Instagram “My favorite one so far‚ [the server] said‚ with a big smile on his face‚ ‘My mother’s been trying to buy a hearing aid for herself. So‚ I’m going to go home today and buy her a hearing aid.” And he did‚” he told the publication. Share this story and help Richard get more Thousand Dollar Breakfast Clubs formed across the country! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Thousand Dollar Breakfast Club: Friends Surprise Servers With Jaw-Dropping Tips Every Time They Eat Out appeared first on InspireMore.

Mary Lea Forsythe is celebrating her 25th birthday today… well‚ technically. She is also in the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Mary Lea is a Leap Year baby born on February 29‚ 1924‚ so she has only had 25 “real” birthdays on the actual date. To celebrate this year‚ The Osage Hills Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR Osage Hills Chapter) prepared a surprise for Mary Lea. Image from Facebook. The DAR folks arranged for Mary Lea to “speak” to chapter members at the local library. She did not realize they had lured her to the library under false pretenses. When Mary Lea entered the room‚ she got the surprise of the century (and she would know). During an interview‚ she said‚ “When I walked in‚ there were flashers going off and they were taking my picture as I came into the room. There were dignitaries from the city and there was a proclamation read. My goodness‚ it was shocking. The room was full of people. … I never had been that surprised in my life.” Images from Facebook here and here. With a huge banner across the wall and a sparkly birthday cake‚ everyone came together to make the day memorable. Mary Lea wasn’t alone in the room. The DAR folks also invited several of her personal friends from church and had them hiding in the audience. Image from Facebook. Reflecting On The Past And Her Leap Year Birthdays Mary Lea spent her life in Sand Springs‚ OK. She met her husband‚ William Wayne Forsythe (Bill)‚ there. The two were married for 68 years until he died in 2011. They had two children‚ Martha and William. Reminiscing about her life‚ Mary says she had a fulfilling life‚ proclaiming‚ “It has been a wonderful life.” When she was small‚ her family celebrated her Leap Day birthday yearly within a day or two of the missing date on the calendar. By the time she was 16‚ she’d only had four official Leap Year birthdays. Still‚ this centenarian has had 100 years of love. Congratulations on your longevity‚ Mary Lea! Happy “25th” birthday! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here and here. The post 100-Yr-Old Woman Celebrates Her 25th Birthday… Let Us Explain appeared first on InspireMore.

Ruth Gottesman’s connection to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine goes way back. Now a clinical professor emerita of pediatrics at the school‚ she began her career here in 1968. She also serves as the chair of the school’s board of trustees. It’s no wonder‚ then‚ that she thought of the students here when given the chance to do something incredible. In 2022‚ Ruth’s husband passed away. This is when the 93-year-old learned he had a surprise for her: $1 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock. So much could be done with this unfathomable amount of money‚ and her husband only left her with a single request. YouTube “Do whatever you think is right with it‚” Ruth shares of what her husband asked. At first‚ choosing what to do with it was daunting. Then‚ it hit her: the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is located in Bronx‚ the poorest borough in New York City. That’s why‚ ultimately‚ she chose to donate it to their medical students so they can afford tuition. In turn‚ not a single medical student here will have to deal with the financial barrier of higher education — forever. $1 Billion Donation From Ruth Gottesman Covers Bronx Medical School Tuition Forever! Yes‚ you read that correctly: forever! This donation truly highlights how much good can be done with a billion dollars. To get a better picture‚ just a year’s tuition at the school is over $59‚000. As you can imagine‚ students continue to be floored by this life-changing donation. Ruth had the opportunity to make the announcement herself‚ and their reactions are absolutely priceless! We are profoundly grateful that Dr. Ruth Gottesman‚ Professor Emerita of Pediatrics at @EinsteinMed‚ has made a transformational gift to #MontefioreEinstein—the largest to any medical school in the country—that ensures no student has to pay tuition again. https://t.co/XOy9HZLbfD pic.twitter.com/1ijv02jHFk— Montefiore Health System (@MontefioreNYC) February 26‚ 2024 “This donation radically revolutionizes our ability to continue attracting students who are committed to our mission‚ not just those who can afford it‚” Dr. Yaron Tomer‚ the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz dean at the school says. “Additionally‚ it will free up and lift our students‚ enabling them to pursue projects and ideas that might otherwise be prohibitive.” Ruth Gottesman’s Generosity Opens Doors for Countless Students Ruth recognizes the impact her donation has on current and future students‚ noting that she hopes this will provide a more diverse pool of applicants the chance to attend the school. The only condition included with this generous donation is that the school can’t change its name. This inclusion is to prevent them from changing it in her honor‚ something that often happens with large donations. The people of the Bronx are eternally grateful for the generosity of Dr. Ruth Gottesman‚ whose donation to a Bronx-based institution‚ the Einstein College of Medicine‚ has no precedent in the history of our borough. pic.twitter.com/rwpb42INBW— Ritchie Torres (@RitchieTorres) February 26‚ 2024 In fact‚ Ruth almost chose to not have her name tied to the donation at all. The only reason she changed her mind is because Phillip Ozuah‚ who oversees the college‚ shared that her story could inspire others. “Here’s somebody who is totally dedicated to the welfare of others and wants no accolades‚ no recognition‚” Phillip says. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Widow’s Incredible $1 Billion Donation Pays Tuition For Med Students Forever! appeared first on InspireMore.

Ashwath Kaushik just became the youngest chess player to beat a grandmaster‚ which is especially impressive when you consider that he’s only eight years old! During the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open‚ a chess tournament in Switzerland‚ the young boy won against 37-year-old Jacek Stopa. CBS News tells us that Ashwath‚ who was born in India‚ began to learn the game at age four. The chess prodigy now lives in Singapore‚ where he spends seven hours per day honing his skills. As the youngest chess player to defeat a grandmaster‚ Ashwath Kaushik is on his way to achieving his greatest dream. What he really wants is to be named chess world champion! The 8-year-old told Chess.com that he’s thrilled by his latest victory. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kaushik Sriram (@kaushiksriram85) “It felt really exciting and amazing‚ and I felt proud of my game and how I played‚ especially since I was worse at one point but managed to come back from that‚” he said. Before Ashwath Kaushik became the youngest chess player to defeat a grandmaster‚ the honor belonged to 8-year-old prodigy Leonid Ivanovic from Serbia. However‚ Leonid was quickly dethroned by the other boy‚ who is only four months younger. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kaushik Sriram (@kaushiksriram85) It’s amazing to see this level of skill and discipline in an 8-year-old boy. We’re sure that Ashwath Kaushik will continue to impress us! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post 8-Year-Old Makes History As Youngest Chess Player (And Prodigy) To Defeat Grandmaster appeared first on InspireMore.

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