The Amazing 9/11 Story of Kindness by the People of Gander

On the 23rd anniversary of September 11, here's a heartwarming story from that day we don't hear often. When flights were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, the town's 11,000 residents welcomed over 6,000 stranded passengers. Local folks turned schools into dorms, pharmacies filled prescriptions for free, and everyone chipped in with meals and a place to stay. The visitors were treated to tours and concerts, feeling so loved that they didn't want to leave. To thank Gander, they started a scholarship fund that’s grown to over a million dollars, helping hundreds of local kids. It’s amazing how kindness can turn a dark day into lifelong connections.

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