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Garvin Thomas

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I tell stories of people being good to each other for @nbcbayarea. Know of one? Share it with me: garvin.thomas@nbcuni.com #BayAreaProud

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TELL ME A STORY OF KINDNESS Leave it in the comments or email me at bayareaproud@nbcbayarra.com #BayAreaProud @nbcbayarea
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16-year-old Vedant Thakker may have developed Red Flag Check all on his own, but he didn't make it for himself. #BayAreaProud @nbcbayarea bit.ly/bap0943
Fremont teen develops app to help seniors during wildfire danger

Fremont teen develops app to help seniors during wildfire danger

16-year-old Vedant Thakker may have developed Red Flag Check all on his own, but he didn’t make it for himself. Garvin Thomas reports

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"What's the tallest tree in San Francisco?" A 7-year-olds simple question leads his family on a unique quest. #BayAreaProud @nbcbayarea bit.ly/bap0941

Five years ago, San Francisco's tallest tree disappeared. A 7-Year-Old wants to find its replacem...

Kellan Phillickan and his parents were surprised to learn that no one knew what the tallest tree in San Francisco’s was. So, they set out to find it.

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Happening this week in San Francisco! sfgoodneighborweek.org/
San Francisco Good Neighbor Week | Celebrate Community - Join Now

San Francisco Good Neighbor Week | Celebrate Community - Join Now

Join San Francisco Good Neighbor Week to celebrate community, kindness, and neighborhood connections across the city with events, awards, and innovative tech initiatives.

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Hey, Friends! We're holding our 10th(!) Annual Bay Area Proud Blood Drive TOMORROW, September 12th, from 8 am to 2 pm at the Princeton Plaza Mall in San Jose. Walk-ins are always welcome, but you can also reserve a spot here: bit.ly/BAPBloodDrive10
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What else did you have planned this weekend that could save someone’s life? The 10th Annual Bay Area Proud Blood Drive is this Saturday in San Jose. Join us, won’t you? @giveblood @nbcbayarea
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The good news was that Rebecca Eastman's son, Parker, was going to receive a newly approved treatment for his cancer. The problem was that the equipment to go with it hadn't kept up with the medicine. So, she fixed it. @nbcbayarea bit.ly/bap0939
East Bay mom creates specialized backpack for her son's cancer treatment. Now others want one.

East Bay mom creates specialized backpack for her son's cancer treatment. Now others want one.

Parker Eastman’s cancer treatment required a backpack he could wear 24/7. When his mom couldn’t find one, she made one. Garvin Thomas reports.

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When Lela Means cleaned out her late mother's house, the big things went to Goodwill, the trash into the garbage. Still, Lela was left with belongings that fell in between those categories. It was the beginning of San Francisco's "Strange Exchange". bit.ly/bap0938
Small items get second life at San Francisco's ‘Strange Exchange'

Small items get second life at San Francisco's ‘Strange Exchange'

At Lela Means’ “Strange Exchange” booth at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market, everything is free for the taking – and giving.

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An award-winning South Bay teen wildlife photographer is no longer just taking pictures of coyotes; he is now advocating for them. #bayareaproud #wildflifephotography #coyotes bit.ly/bap0917
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THIS SATURDAY! The 9th Annual Bay Area Proud Blood Drive WHEN: 9/13, 8-2 WHERE: Princeton Plaza, San Jose RESERVE A TIME: bit.ly/4ngojYz4 @nbcbayarea @giveblood
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Covering the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyongChang, South Korea remains a highlight of my 35+ year career in journalism. I’m thrilled that I’m going to get to do it again, this time at the @milanocortina26 games in Italy. Six months from today! @nbcbayarea @NBCOlympics
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Here is the information about Jonathan Pascual's fundraising run/hike this September in Napa. runsignup.com/Race/CA/Napa/J…
JP's Backyard Ultra/Hike, The Final Edition

JP's Backyard Ultra/Hike, The Final Edition

JP's Backyard Ultra/Hike, The Final Edition is on Saturday September 26, 2026. It includes the following events: JP's Backyard Ultra & Hike, The Final Edition, JP's Backyard Ultra & Hike Virtual...

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When day care teacher Jessica Alaimo learned that 4-year-old Quinn Drake had a goal of meeting 1,000 dogs before he started kindergarten, she had one thought: “I need to step up here.” #BayAreaProud @nbcbayarea bit.ly/bap0907
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When day care teacher Jessica Alaimo learned that 4-year-old Quinn Drake had a goal of meeting 1,000 dogs before he started kindergarten, she had just one thought: “I need to step up here.” #BayAreaProud @nbcbayarea bit.ly/bap0907
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For #BayAreaProud stories, I'm always looking for people who go "above and beyond" to help others. 7 weeks chasing 1 rooster, so people can sleep (and the rooster doesn't get eaten by a coyote or hit by a car)? Yeah, that qualifies. @nbcbayarea bit.ly/bap0903
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Going into tonight’s free skate at the World Figure Skating Championships, Alysa Liu is in first place. This is a woman who hadn’t put on a pair of skates for TWO YEARS before coming out of retirement last year. Loved hearing her story. @nbcbayarea bit.ly/4jWrvHQ
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People often ask where I find my #BayAreaProud stories. I don’t, really. They find me. I rely on viewers who let me know about stories of kindness, generosity, and compassion in their lives. Know of one? Share it with me. @nbcbayarea Email: bayareaproud@nbcnayarea.com
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I feel like they’re trying to tell me something. 🧐
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If you received one of these emails, @nbcbayarea is interested in speaking with you. You can reply to me or email: newstips@nbcbayarea.com.
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NEW: Elon Musk has issued an ultimatum to federal employees, saying in a post on his social media platform X that employees must respond to an email justifying the work they completed this week or resign. nbcbay.com/XQzAzXI
Elon Musk says federal workers must justify their work — or resign

Elon Musk says federal workers must justify their work — or resign

Billionaire Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to federal employees Saturday, saying in a post on his social media platform X that employees must respond to an email justifying the work they completed...

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For #BayAreaProud stories, I look for someone who's gone "above and beyond" to help another. Well, when your day job is at a non-profit that saves lives, the bar is set pretty high. Luis Mayen easily cleared it. #BayAreaProud @nbcbayarea @mydnwest bit.ly/bap0899
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In 2025, we celebrate our 13th year of bringing you #BayAreaProud stories. It's an honor to share all the wonderful people doing good in their communities. If you hear a story of kindness, generosity, or compassion, let me know: bayareaproud@nbcbayarea.com.
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