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In the maelstrom of social media, it can be easy to forget that there are many unsung heroes who do simple acts of kindness that can transform at least one small corner of the world.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s one of them, from CBS News\u2019s Steve Hartman.<\/p>\n

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