Comments on: Young Chicago Entrepreneur Helps Stranger Get Off the Street

By: stephcolin

stephcolin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:31:03 +0000

I agree!

By: Brett Legree

Brett Legree — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:09:52 +0000

Wow - Pete really is a super guy, isn't he - he took the time to write you back. That's why it is so worthwhile to reach out to folks. Brett Legree’s last blog post..the game.

By: Speak Up « In Other Words

Speak Up « In Other Words — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:25:08 +0000

[...] of the rain…and eventually off the streets altogether. I was so moved by the story (see at Woohoo! Report) that I wrote Pete a letter yesterday morning, which was part of my post. You can read it [...]

By: stephcolin

stephcolin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:53:44 +0000

UPDATE: I received an email from Pete! Here is an excerpt:

“This has been the most unbelievably rewarding experience of my life. I was a good basketball player growing up and when my team went to the state semifinals one year in high school I had the honor of entering the stadium to over 6,000 screaming fans-it was truly “euphoric”. I always figured that I would replicate that sense of “euphoria” in my career when I sold a company or took a company public…but I was wrong. I found it in an unusual place, at any unusual time, and by working with a community of people to help an unusual man who was all but forgotten by society. The far reaching impact of this story speaks to two things: 1) You CAN make a difference 2) Giving is exceptional.

I REFUSED to believe people that told me that “No good deed goes unpunished” after this story broke. I rephrased this saying and prefer to think that “In doing no good deed you only punish yourself”.

I’m glad this story helped you and I REALLY hope that this will continue to motivate both you and I for years to come to helps others less fortunate than ourselves.”

By: Brett Legree

Brett Legree — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:49:35 +0000

One good thing about the stories being difficult to find - you know, at least, that it really is standout good news! Brett Legree’s last blog post..the game.

By: stephcolin

stephcolin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:18:17 +0000

I know! It’s totally awesome, isn’t it? I love stories like this! It makes me sad that they’re so tough to find!

By: Brett Legree

Brett Legree — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:10:14 +0000

Wow... Troy is a proud man, nice to see that, and Pete is a selfless individual. What a great story - thanks for sharing it, Steph. -Brett Brett Legree’s last blog post..the game.

By: Perspective « In Other Words

Perspective « In Other Words — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:23:59 +0000

[...] This morning I was looking for good news to post on the Woohoo! Report. I came across a Chicago news video with a really great story that choked me up. It’s posted. [...]