Ronnie Li | Video Producer/Editor

Happy Friday! Ronnie here — back in your inbox for round two this week. I hope you loved Monday’s puppy-filled pick-me-up.🐶

With spring in full swing, I’ve been soaking up the sunshine: morning matcha outside and a quick sunset stretch on the patio. There’s just something about this season that makes everything feel brighter and a little more meaningful. Let’s dive into moments when people step up in extraordinary ways, shall we?

🌊 A father and his 6-year-old daughter are swept into a powerful rip current during a surf contest. As the crowd watches, a surf coach makes a split-second choice.

📨 A medical student opens her Match Day envelope knowing it will decide where — and how — she’ll train for years to come. One look inside sparks a reaction she can’t hold back.

🐱 Firefighters race into a burning apartment and find four cats — three not breathing. What happens next becomes a race against time to save each tiny life.

Feeling the good vibes? Share this with someone you want to spend more time outside with — and tell me how you’re getting your fresh air fix. Email humankind@gannett.com with the subject line Spring, I’ll feature some tips and ideas next week.