A "happy flower lady" and a second chance at life

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The Uplift: A "happy flower lady" and a second chance at life

A Philadelphia grandmother collects unused flowers – and puts them to good use. A dog stolen 11 years ago makes a "miracle" return to its family. An actress gives her vocal coach good news they've been dreaming of since she was a kid. A woman gets a second chance at life and uses it to help others.

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Patricia Gallagher is known for toting around bouquets of flowers – sometimes hundreds at a time. She takes leftover flowers from stores and events and hands them out to anyone who needs a little pick-me-up, earning her the name "happy flower lady."

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