After being featured in 'One Good Thing', volunteers keep on giving

Diaz has pedalled thousands of miles to carry books that people can barter for bags of a cereal mix aimed at providing relief to families suffering chronic malnutrition. Photo: Henning Sac/AP

For more than a year, The Associated Press has been bringing us “One Good Thing” – stories highlighting good deeds done by individuals to brighten others’ days during trying times.

Usually, their stories don’t end there. They keep volunteering their time, energy and resources to help people in need, even if their own lives were also turned upside down by a pandemic that has killed and sickened millions around the world. Sometimes they’ve received recognition for their service, or seen support and donations roll in as a result of the publicity.