being able to help somebody is great. >> reporter: the help cashman whitely received even extended toby one of reverend smith's parishioners. part of a cascade of kindness that changed whitely's life this year. and to think, it all started with that story in the local newspaper from the editor mick rhodes. >> what's the headline now? >> well, i mean, to me the big story is cash is exploding stereotypes. he's a guy who's gotten well. >> reporter: who we invited back along with dr. nasca to see how the circle of kindness around cashman whitely has changed his life story. >> i'm grateful for every one of you jokers. every one of you guys. because you didn't have to stand there and back me up. you did it only because you wanted to. and that's a fact. and thanks a lot. that's the best i can say. >> that again was david begnaud reporting. and this is the "cbs overnight news." ♪♪ vicks vapostick provides soothing, non-medicated vicks vapors. easy to apply for the whole family. vicks vapostick. and try vicks vaposhower for steamy vicks vapors. when it comes to your hair, ingredients matter. t