5 Haiti Stories, Good News: Pulled From the Rubble, Alive 11 Days Later

From Denny: Here's a compilation of the best and most recent rescues, pulling people from the rubble. We can only imagine what went through their minds this past week and a half while they hoped against hope for rescue. What's even more amazing is how many come out quite strong both in spirits and body - in spite of severe dehydration. It's also good news for the rescue teams to achieve some measure of success as so many like the Israeli team came from half a world away to help.

Rachel Maddow gives a glimpse into the work of the rescue teams. She also lists the website to donate. First, the Israeli rescue team:

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10 days later after the earthquake hit another rescue:

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The British get their chance to visit with the little girl they rescued:

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2 Inspiring Haiti Stories: Woman Pulled From Wreckage, New Baby Born on USS Carl Vinson

From Denny: Finally, a happier story of triumph as a woman named Jeanette was pulled from the damaged building in strong health with minor injuries and dehydration after six days pinned down. This is an awesome story of her faith in God and her determination to survive to be reunited with her husband.

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Of course, with any horrific disaster it helps to focus upon the positive. Nothing is more positive and heart-warming than the birthing of a new life. How fortunate this young mother was to have an entire USS Navy ship at her beck and call. The crew is all smiles to be a part of something so life affirming. Can you guess the new baby boy's name? Yes, it's Vinson, in honor of the ship and crew.

The ship is about 17 miles out from the shore of Haiti. They have been taking in any and all injured discovered on the streets of Haiti by U.S. troops. They were the closest American ship in the area and the first to arrive after the disaster.

Can you imagine being pregnant and deep in labor right after an earthquake? The things that had to be going through her mind as she was getting ready to birth her baby. Luck had it she was found by American troops who quickly transported her to the ship to deliver her baby safely.

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Robin Hood Foundation Gives ALL of Donations to Needy in NYC

From Denny: There is nothing better than a charity that uses ALL of its funds to achieve its goal. In recent years, Americans quit giving to national charities because of scandal and excessive use of funds for "administration costs" to the tune of 97% of it.

This is a New York City charity geared toward helping the 2 million who live in poverty in their city. It's pretty cool how the board members, instead of taking the usual salaries, actually pay all the administration costs of the charity! They free up all the donation money to go to those in need. Take a look:

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