When the floodwaters poured in, Captain Dusty Mascaro waded in and saved more than 100 pets in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Adeline Smith had been a tutor for five years teaching stem to young students. ,She knew the power of student-to-student relationships. She saw the need to organize peer-to-peer tutors and, with her...
Dr. Rick Nielsen, entrepreneur and founder of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine in Utah, has climbed Kilimanjaro 10 times. His wife, Jodi, has summited...
Crossville, TENNESSEE—Starting with a pan of homemade brownies and a bottle of vanilla extract, a Tennessee teenager cooked up a plan to ease food insecurity in his community.
Wilmington, North Carolina - Kenji Bowen, and his girlfriend Caitlin Cahill were driving home with their newborn when they came upon a frightening sight. They watched in disbelief as a nearby truck...
James Earl Jones put away the villainous Darth Vader to enjoy a character more like his real self: the kind Mr. Mertle in Sandlot.
Nairobi, KENYA—Kenyan engineer, Roy Allela, invented a device to bridge the communication barrier between deaf, sign-language speakers and their hearing friends and family. His revolutionary Sign-IO gloves translate signed hand movements to...
The Olympics always produces some of the most memorable images of the year, and the 2024 Paris event was no different. We love come-from-behind stories, we love our heroes, we love sportsmanship...
NORTH OKANAGAN, British Columbia, Canada—Colleen Knull, 18, found herself thrust into the role of lifesaver when a wildfire broke out at Jasper National Park in the middle of the night in July...
Skydiving legend Luigi Cani's daring stunt aims at breathing new life into our world.
A teenager, named Zach Gottlieb wanted to encourage his peers – especially boys – to talk about their feelings. In 2021, at 15 years old, he created an online mental health community...
Derek Redmond, the 400-meter record holder from Great Britain, delivered one of the most inspiring moments in athletic history at the Barcelona games in 2012.
Oklahoma—Sean Cummings, 60, has begun a one-man mission – in his late wife’s honor – to wipe out school lunch debt for students across his home state of Oklahoma. Sean’s motivation: love....
The sprite athlete with the eternal smile is vaulting her way back into the Olympics after overcoming a bad case of the “twisties.” When Simone Biles takes flight, it’s impossible to imagine...
ST. PAUL, Minn.—A dash camera captured an incredible rescue and act of teamwork on a Minnesota highway. The heart-stopping moment occurred in April on the 1-94 highway when a group of motorists...
Being happy in this life doesn’t come easy for any of us. Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks has discovered timeless ways to find fulfillment and happiness, no matter our situation.
CLEVELAND—As he drove along his regular route to work, John Stickovich spotted a frightening scene of a house consumed in flames. A distraught woman sat on the grass outside the burning home,...
61-Year-Old Farmer, Cliff Young showed up to the most grueling footrace in Australia — 875 kilometers (543 Miles)— in overalls and gumboots. He went on to win in record time without any...
DETROIT—Two teen girls saved the life of their teacher by using CPR skills and acting quickly during a medical emergency.
How one athlete overcame a genetic disorder and a tragic accident to become a treasure worth more than gold.
NOWATA, Okla.—An animal rights advocate recently took her work to the next level by purchasing a 30-acre animal testing facility and transforming it into an animal rehab center named Freedom Fields.
In his new book for children, the NBA superstar encourages kids to take courage and believe in themselves — something the once-underrated hoop star understands.
GLENDALE, Wis.—At the end of his school day at Glen Hills Middle School, 14-year-old Acie Holland hopped aboard the school bus as usual. The bus driver joked with students, put on her...
Neil King’s walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City uncovered the gems of slowing down.
A CORUÑA, Spain—Cole Brauer, 29, has made history by becoming the first American woman to complete a nonstop trip around the world by sailboat. She completed the 30,000-mile journey in her 40-foot...
Barron Prize winner Abby Yoon gets her hands dirty in the garden so at-risk kids can get fresh produce for lunch.
RALEIGH, North Carolina—Harrison Johnson, 11, first learned about Pearl Harbor while doing research for his third-grade history project. The tales of heroism from that tragic day 80 years ago fascinated him, and...
The all-time NCAA scoring leader is more than a great shooter. Caitlin Clark is the best college basketball shooter ever. She is also an inspiration to young girls everywhere with hoop dreams....
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—During a school talent show at a senior center, a high school student and classical pianist realized that music had the power to spread joy and create community connections.
Luz Long and Jesse Owens struck up a friendship at the 1936 Olympics that transcended sport, race and history.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Following a multi-car crash, a semi-truck dangled precariously over the edge of a bridge for 40 agonizing minutes until Louisville firefighter, Bryce Carden, came to the rescue. News crews...
Dolly Parton has made us feel loved and appreciated for decades. The singer/songwriter is a part of each of us who desires to be our best.
MONTEREY, Calif. —Dr. Steven Lome, a cardiologist and an avid runner, saved the lives of two fellow runners as he raced in the Monterey Bay 2022 Half Marathon.
The life of best-selling author Isabelle Allende is a mission to bring relief to the suffering and a call to join the effort.
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Twice a month for the past 12 years, Dr. Kwane Stewart, a veterinarian, has made his way to the homeless encampments in San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties to...
Rugby super star, Makazole Mapimpi, beat impossible personal odds before scoring in the Rugby World Cup Final. Makazole succeeded, a triumph of the human spirit. Mapimpi’s path was strikingly lonely. He didn’t...
Kayleigh Williamson, born and raised in Austin, Texas, made history as the first woman with Down syndrome to complete the New York City Marathon. Her quest to complete the race encompassed 10...
How a group of ambitious kids from Laguna Beach High School in California are walking to raise funds to dig more water wells in Kenya.
New York - Casey McIntyre, a 38-year-old publisher in New York City, passed away in November 2023. After receiving a diagnosis of ovarian cancer four years ago, she expressed to loved ones...
The 1925 serum run to Nome, also known as the Great Race of Mercy, was a transport of diphtheria antitoxin by dog sled relay across the U.S. territory of Alaska by 20...
KOH SAMUI, Thailand —Irish media entrepreneur Niall Harbison, an animal lover with a big heart, loved to travel to Thailand for weeks at a time to escape the cold winter months. Those...
The improbable dream journey of singer-songwriter Kodi Lee.
CHANGZHOU, China—A passerby in China acted quickly to rescue a young boy who had fallen out of an apartment window. Members of the community compared his quick and courageous efforts to the...
Two teammates paused their 5K race to help a fellow competitor.
Friends come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. But love is universal.
SHELTON, Connecticut—Four years ago, brothers Ayaan and Mickey Naqvi, now ages 14 and 15, respectively, invented a protective Christmas ornament hanger that has resulted in sales of $250,000. The boys , both...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chef José Andrés, along with many volunteers, makes a difference and changes the world one meal at a time. After volunteering at DC Central Kitchen, an organization working to fight hunger...
How Graham Nash is still leading children into a better future.
14-year-old Heman Bekele awarded the 3M Young Scientist Award for developing a soap that activates skin cells to fight cancer.
Kindness a word that immediately brings a feeling to your mind. And often a smile.
After learning more about the issue of homelessness, Khloe Thompson felt compelled to help in some way. At the time, she and her great grandmother worked together several days per week to...
College football player gives up his scholarship to teammate who struggled financially.
Elgin, Oklahoma - Veteran Corporal Charles York served his country in both the Navy and Marine Corp. When he recently passed away with no living relatives, the VA hospital staff were concerned...
PANAMA CITY, Florida—When a sudden storm caused waves to swell to five feet, a houseboat capsized and trapped two women inside. Men in two nearby boats wasted no time in pulling together...
Nola Ochs went back to college at 95 years old. At age 100, she had earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees and was still taking classes.
Woman Saves Man’s Life; Years Later, Donates Kidney to His Daughter
Life is never fair. But if you work hard enough, and help someone along the way, you give yourself a better chance to make it.
TORONTO—Dmitry Bondarenko, a Toronto-based artist, lost his sketchbook while cycling to meet a friend for a painting session. The 5x7 black sketchbook contained a decade of his work and had great sentimental...
How one doctor helps children face their hospital fears by dressing them up as superheroes.
A young woman name Julia is fulfilling her grandmother's lifelong dream by recreating original fashion designs created in the 1940s.
A physics professor is igniting the scientific passions of her female students. Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova is a human dynamo. The physics professor at Texas A&M aims to show her students, especially the...
MADISON, Ala.—Rodney Smith Jr. started mowing yards for free in 2015 to help people in his community, including senior citizens, single parents, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The idea came to him...
Every year, a handful of students in prisons across America take stock of their lives and make changes. Many earn their diplomas, ensuring better options and choices when they get out.
ROCKFORD, Mich.—Team Agar, a father-son triathlete team, defy the odds and set a new standard for incredible athleticism as they complete endurance races together. Johnny, 29, lives with congenital cerebral palsy, a...
Norman Vaughan trekked Antarctica with Admiral Byrd, completed the Iditarod 13 times and climbed the 10,000-foot, icy mountain named after him at age 89.
MILWAUKEE, Wis.—Imunek Williams drives a school bus for the Milwaukee Academy of Science. While driving her usual route recently, she detected a strong smoke odor. Among the passengers were 37 young students...
17-year-old Gloria Barron Prize winner Anna Devolld is helping small things make a difference: Pollinators. She has created and helped plant more than 2,000 free Pollinator Packs, each containing six different pollinator-friendly...
BLADENSBURG, Maryland—Food and housing insecurity as a teen inspired Rehan Staton to create a fund to help people in support staff and service roles. After completing law school, he founded an organization...
18-year-old Barron Prize winner Austin Picinich is saving Seattle salmon by painting community murals. Austin went to work using his artistic talents to make a difference. He created Save Our Salmon through...
SAPULPA, Oklahoma—Four brave teenage boys rushed into a burning home and saved a 90-year-old grandmother..
In a small chapel, a handful of men with clear eyes and wise souls gathered to honor one more of their fallen brothers. These are the Air Force Navigators, a brotherhood bound...
Iowa – A humble, hardworking carpenter willed his life savings to young adults in his community to help fund their college education.
In an attention-seeking world where perfection is the constant pursuit, one group finds the truest form of pure emotion. At a performance of Utah’s LEADD (Learning and Engaging through Arts Discipline and...
“The Archer,” Paulo Coelho’s book of wisdom and parable of courageous living, has been translated into 88 languages in 170 countries. It has sold over 320 million copies. The spirit of the...
People know Janie’s Life Changing Baked Goods, a bakery in East Harlem, for its mouthwatering pie crust cookies. True to its name, Janie’s changes lives by offering people in addiction recovery employment...
A Legend On and Off the Court. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sold his four championship rings and three MVP trophies for $2.8 million. Then he donated all of the money to support youth education...
SUMMERVILLE, SC—In 2008, Katie Stagliano was a 9-year-old third grader when she began a gardening project as part of a school assignment. Her teacher told her to plant vegetable seeds in her...
Running to Win isn’t Always Running to Come in First. Jacqueline Nyetipei Kiplimo demonstrates what really matters in life and in sports.
DUBUQUE, Iowa—Arsh Pal, 12, started painting when he was just 8 years old. After creating hundreds of pieces, many of which he gave away to family and friends, he decided to use...
How to Land an Airplane Without Landing Gear. 17-year-old Maggie Taraska safely landed her airplane without landing gear on her way to flying solo cross-country.
CALLISBURG, Texas - When three high school seniors, Greyson Thurman, Marti Yousko and Banner Tidwell, discovered "Mr. James," their 80-Year old custodian returned to work out of necessity, due to a rent...
Jack Dalton started his mission to save the orangutans from extinction at age 8. He wrote a children's book, 'Kawan the Orangutan: Lost in the Rainforest' and donated the proceeds to support...
RIDGEFIELD, Connecticut—Enterprising Collette Divitto, 33, has earned a global following as the owner of Collettey’s Cookies. As a baker, business owner, speaker, author and activist, she inspires others daily with her determination.
Young boys often dream of superpowers to solve their problems. “If I could just click my fingers, my homework would be done,” many have imagined. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster put their...
WYOMING, Mich.—For many years, Reggie Howard envisioned a place where military veterans like him could gather on a regular basis to share friendship and support. “Veterans are sleeping in cubby holes. Veterans...
The brief life of Penny Doerge touches thousands of lives and reminds us we that we should make time to create beauty, and to share it. Her passion to create and share...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif.—Electrical engineer, Katya Echazarreta, 26, recently made history when she became the first Mexican-born woman to travel into space. As a Space for Humanity Ambassador aboard the June 2022...
Fight Attendant, Floyd Dean-Shannon noticed a passenger in distress. He had plenty to do during the flight. But he paused and spoke reassuringly to the woman. Floyd calmly explained what the noise...
BATH, Maine—Lynda Doughty, marine biologist, developed a passion for marine wildlife during her childhood. Growing up along the coast of Maine, she witnessed the impact of human activity on marine mammals, and...
On May 25, 2001, Erik Weihenmayer became the first blind person to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. In 2008 he climbed Carstensz Pyramid on the island of Papua New Guinea, completing...
MANKATO, Minn.—A group of five fifth grade boys at Franklin Elementary witnessed others bullying classmate, James Willmert, and they acted to help stop it. The bullies targeted James because of his special...
Billy Mills was born on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. As a young boy, he dreamed of becoming an Olympian. “If you follow your dreams, then someday you’ll have the wings of...
BUFFALO, New York—A recent winter snowstorm brought Buffalo to a standstill, prompting news outlets to dub it the “blizzard of the century.” When the storm passed, many inspiring stories of the kindness...
Don’t Let a Bad Day Trick You Into Believing You Have a Bad Life.
Edwin Sorto teaches kindergarten class. In his unique class, he incorporates Latin dance into his lesson plans. His pint-sized students turned dancers have joyfully embraced dancing and can do it all –...
How Far Would you go for a Friend? The story of Dindim, the penguin who travels 5,000 miles every year to visit with its rescuer.
BILLINGS, Mont.—A group of college wrestlers recently saved their teammate from a grizzly bear attack in the Shoshone National Forest reminding us all of the great value of friendship.
A German Shepherd Slept at his Owner’s Gravesite 15 Miles from his House.
CAMBRIDGE, Minn. — An 11-year-old scout proved that holiday heroes can take many forms. Jonathan (JJ) Werner sold $46,194 in popcorn in order to purchase holiday gifts for foster children in his...
Tampa, Florida - Craig Clark is known in his Florida community as the 'Tech Fairy'. The kindhearted retiree grants free laptops and computers as his wishes. He uses his IT skillset as...
Why top collegiate and professional athlete Dillon Shije will never stop running for his people.
In 2001, Jacky Hunt-Broersma lost her left leg below the knee to a rare form of cancer. She fought cancer with a sense of defiance and stubbornness that has carried her through...
A High School Baseball Team Lifted a Car off One of Their Classmates Pinned Underneath.
LAFAYETTE, Indiana—While out on his evening pizza delivery shift, Nicholas Bostic drove past a two-story home on flames. Shocked at the frightening sight, he stopped his car and rushed over to assess...
Kidpreneur Alejandro Buxton is making money for college and helping others. He started his business to build his college fund. But running a business is about more than making money for Alejandro....
LOUISIANA—Billy Mitchell, a shipyard salvage diver, hunts for unique items that might have historical value. During one of his dives earlier this year, he found a sealed bottle containing a handwritten message...
The story of how one man made sure his retirement years were spent helping kids move safely through life.
EAST ORANGE, N.J. – While sitting in math class at East Orange Community Charter School, 9-year-old Robert Stonaker suffered a life-threatening mishap, but his teacher’s quick reaction saves his life.
One father turned personal tragedy into triumph for thousands of teenagers by creating the Honor Connor Scholarship Fund to reward students who served in their community.
A beloved K-9 police dog named Ruby earned fame for her incredible rescue of a young Rhode Island boy.
The day Muhammad Ali rushed to save a stranger who was about to take his own life.
Sisters Ayda and Vanja Zugay were teenagers in 1999 when they arrived in the US as refugees from the war-torn former Yugoslavia. On the trans-Atlantic flight to their new country, the girls...
Captain Tom pushed his walker around his yard each morning in his mission to walk 10 laps each day to reach his goal to help raise funds for charity. Once he surpassed...
MOSS POINT, Mississippi—A car’s GPS system directed a group of teenage girls off the I-10 boat launch into the Pascagoula River. The car floated 25 yards into the river and then began...
How a group of high school boys practiced the art of inclusion.
WACO, Texas—Two boys awoke with great excitement the morning of their baseball team’s championship game, but the day did not go as planned. An unexpected, wild pitch would result in an inspiring...
Fairfax, Oklahoma, is a long way from the bright lights of Broadway. In 1925, the distance seemed even greater. But Maria Tallchief could feel music deep inside her. Something longed to express...
MUNDELEIN, Illinois—Macaire Everett, 14, and her 9-year-old brother, Camden, discovered a unique way to entertain themselves. When bored at home, they began to draw impressive, colorful and whimsical chalk art in their...
Parks and Recreation employee Gary Gaddist came to the rescue of an artist who lost her wedding ring while she was painting in Battery Park in New York City. When Gary heard...
LINCOLNSHIRE, England—George Tindale, a 15-year-old with an adventurous spirit, searches riverbeds for lost treasures as a hobby. One lucky day, he struck gold when his heavy-duty magnet pulled out a safe containing...
Lifelong Disability rights activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins abandoned her wheelchair at the young age of eight to crawl up the Capitol steps, compelling Congress to pass a landmark civil rights law that increased...
HOUSTON, Texas—Dawn and Richard Abram started a group named Kingwood Kindness to help meet the needs of their local community. The group originally provided natural disaster relief, but the couple has expanded...
BOYNTON BEACH, Florida—Several courageous strangers sprang into action to rescue a driver and prevent a serious traffic accident. The dramatic incident began when a driver suddenly suffered a medical emergency at the...
Sadio asks why he would want 10 Ferraris, 20 diamond watches and two jet planes when he could use his money instead to help others, now that he is in the position...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas—As 9-year-old Ethann Valdez prepared for a life-saving heart transplant, his family notified his school that he would be taking a leave of absence for a few months as he...
While diving in the Mediterranean with his daughters, Enzo was in the water preparing to dive. He felt a nudge on his back and turned to see a male dolphin beckoning to...
WINTER PARK, Florida—Rollins College’s valedictorian, Elizabeth Bonker, recently took to the stage to address the class of 2022. She delivered a powerful speech at the school’s graduation ceremony using text-to-speech technology. "God...
CECIL COUNTY, Maryland—Maryland crossing guard, Annette Goodyear, relied on her lightning-fast reflexes to pull an 11-year-old middle school student out of harm’s way. A nearby bus surveillance camera recorded the heroic act....
When Philo Farnsworth was14-year-old, he wasn’t looking up at the sky while plowing the field at his father’s farm in Rigby, Idaho. He was looking down at the straight furrows that coursed...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Gene and Susan Walton created a daily quizzing game as a friendly and creative way to interact with their neighbors. The “Driveway Trivia” game provided neighbors with a welcome break from...
NFL's Warrick Dunn was a high school senior when his mother, who worked in law enforcement was shot and killed leaving Warrick to care for his five brothers and sisters. In addition...
FENLEY, Nevada—William Preston, 13, showed wisdom beyond his years as he found a way to help his mother. He knew she had been feeling incredible stress and financial strain, and he considered...
We don’t always realize it, but our upbringing can be our biggest advantage later on in life. What we learn from parents, friends and the community we grow up in can teach...
Inspired by her Mother, 11-Year Old Girl Raised $120,000 to Help Fund Cancer Research.
SOUTHAMPTON, N.J.—Michele Allen and her husband, Jeff, opened their six-acre farm to give abandoned senior dogs a loving place to live out their remaining years. The unique animal sanctuary is called “Monkey’s...
Inclusion Films is groundbreaking, making movies using crew with developmental disabilities. Inclusion Films teaches adults and children with disabilities everything they need to know to produce a good film; writing, filming, and...
A group of generous women in Poland collected baby strollers to help Ukrainian refugees who had fled the war in their home country. Many people left their homes with only a suitcase...
Having Spiderman close gives you the courage to face the coming days, and it certainly brightens the moment he pays you a visit. That’s why recently, for four hours, Spiderman and Captain...
SWEETWATER COUNTY, Wyo.—As Ryan Pasborg drove toward town, late for work one cold February morning, he noticed a distinct smell of smoke. He glanced around and spotted flames shooting from a window...
Drew and Cindy's children were all grown and raising families of their own. They started thinking of the next life chapter. They knew that they wanted to somehow help set young people...
At the time of Malala Yousafzai’s birth – July 12, 1997 – many Pakistani families did not celebrate the arrival of a girl. Her father, in contrast, named his baby girl in...
Kortrijk, Belgium—Zara Rutherford, at age 19, became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in January. Her history-making, epic journey spanned five continents and more than 28,000 nautical miles in...
Arapahoe County, Colorado―Colorado resident, Dusti Talavera, witnessed a frightening scene outside her kitchen window one frigid January afternoon. Glancing out her kitchen window, she noticed a group of young children playing on...
The incredible story of Jessie Rees, the 12-year-old cancer patient who brings joy to half a million children fighting cancer.
MAYFIELD, Kentucky―After witnessing the destruction caused by tornadoes in his Kentucky hometown this past December, kind hearted veteran Shawn Triplett felt compelled to help the youngest and most vulnerable victims of the...
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes features some pretty remarkable kids. Teens are cleaning up our oceans, feeding their underserved peers, creating tutoring networks and collecting donations for the homeless. Many...
The people who visit the Lazarus Day Center, a men’s shelter, find employee Ginny Burton’s demeanor comforting. They feel safe confessing their addiction struggles to her. She can relate to them in...
More than 30 years ago, at age 16, Jadav Payeng, started planting trees on a barren Indian sandbar near his birthplace in India's Assam region. His mission was to save the animals...
Virginia―When severe winter weather stranded motorists on Interstate 95 in Virginia for more than 36 hours, a young married couple decided to act to help feed their fellow drivers. After spotting a...
In 2016, Wanda Dench sent a text to her college-aged grandson inviting him to Thanksgiving dinner. But she got the number wrong and reached Jamal Hinton. When Hinton asked who had sent...
Muskogee, Oklahoma – Sixth-grader Davyon Johnson, age 11, heroically jumped into action twice in the same day. While at school, Davyon saved his choking classmate by performing the Heimlich maneuver. Later the...
Billy Mills, America’s first and only 10,000-meter Olympic champion shares the secret to his incredible win. "It was simply a perception,” Billy remembers. “Perceptions create us or destroy us, but we have...
Dierdre Wolownick wanted to do something special to mark her 70th birthday. In the process, she made history by becoming the oldest woman to ever reach the summit of El Capitan, a...
Kaelin Clay made an unpardonable error in football. And he owned it.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – A young Chattanooga resident earned the nickname “The Conservation Kid” for his efforts to remove trash and debris from his beloved Tennessee River. At age 7, Cash Daniels first learned about...
17 Year-Old, Daisia Taylor Developed Sutures that Detect Early Infection. She believes the best solutions are the ones that help the most people. Her focus now is getting the color-changing sutures to...
Charlotte, N.C. – Peter Mutabazi experienced firsthand the pain of abandonment and homelessness as a child, until a caring couple gave him a second chance. Now, as an adult, he wants to...
Colorado Springs – An anonymous Colorado Springs resident who calls himself the “Ugly Sweater Elf” aims to spread the Christmas spirit in his community and beyond. Since November 2021, the self-described Santa’s...
How 17-year-old Barron Prize Winners Annie and Shirley Zhu provide fresh food for 1,400 people a year.
Most people pass by an abandoned tire without a second glance, seeing it as discarded trash. However, a creative and kindhearted Brazilian artist, Amarildo Silva Filho saw in them potential for something...
Beatrice “Tilly” Shilling had a penchant for speed. In 1913, at age 14, she bought her first motorcycle. She tinkered with it and roared around the English countryside, eventually racing for the...
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — High school custodian Lakira Isaac noticed that a 10th grader, Jonny Hickey, often ate alone in the school cafeteria. Jonny has autism, which makes social interactions difficult at...
Li lives in a small New England town. She had two dreams growing up: to be a nurse and to raise a family. She got through nursing school OK; she says the...
WEBSTER, Wisc. – One Fall evening, 13-year-old Briar Omar agreed to babysit his four younger sisters while his parents ran a quick errand to the grocery store to pick up the family...
Jackson, Mississippi – The past few years have been difficult for 13-year-old Adeola “Abraham” Olagbegi. In 2020, the teen was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, and he underwent a successful bone...
Miss Arbury teaches history at the local high school. On the excitement scale, learning history for most kids sits somewhere between math and art. A few cool things and lots of facts...
Francis spent the first 18 years of his life experiencing the world in a limited spectrum, with reds and greens often indistinguishable, appearing to him as murky browns. Then his caring group...
In 1988, Charles Kuralt discovered a story of heroism that would have disappeared from history were it not for the determination of a former Russian prisoner who vowed to thank the men...
Strongsville, Ohio – Twelve years ago, 95-year-old World War II veteran Frank Grasberger received a heartwarming letter from a sweet third-grader thanking him for his service and dedication. Frank treasured the thoughtful...
Julian was having a difficult day at work. Projects were due, and his boss had just made major changes to a spreadsheet that would mean a long night. Julian isn’t the type...
Bothell, WA – Washington resident George Ahearn read a disturbing newspaper article about how a local farm planned to destroy thousands of perfectly good crops. Crop demand had drastically slowed down resulting...
So little was known about the depths of the sea in the mid 1930s. An entire world lay beneath the ships, yet it was mostly inaccessible. Staring out at endless ocean waters...
Tia Wimbush and Susan Ellis worked in the same department at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for years. One day, Susan’s manager informed her that Tia and Susan shared a common struggle: Both...
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The name Jeanne Baret is hardly a household name. She was born in rural France in the mid 1700s and her family teetered on the edge of poverty. But Jeanne was an...
Woody Faircloth and his 9-year-old daughter, Luna, spend much of their time on the road, on a heartfelt mission. Since 2018, the pair has personally delivered donated RVs to traumatized families who...
Kids these days. Seems they spend most of their time with their noses pointed at their phones or their eyeballs frantically moving to the flashes of video games. It’s easy to be...
Retirement hasn’t slowed down 90-year-old great-grandmother Jeanie Shaffer, who has handmade more than 11,000 tiny hats for newborns in her golden years. Every hat Jeanie creates is made with special care —...
For 40 years, School Teacher, Miss Smith, stood in front of her classroom, tapping the blackboard where an inspirational quote was drawn neatly in D’Nealian cursive. “Open your notebooks and write,” she...
When Hurricane Ida made landfall recently in Louisiana, it took an especially devastating toll, leaving catastrophic damage in its wake. The storm tore off roofs, flooded roads, downed trees and power lines...
The Appalachian Trail is a rugged footpath that runs from Northern Georgia to Central Maine along the crest of the Appalachian Mountains. It passes through 14 states and all kinds of unpredictable...
In a busy Manhattan subway station, a group of commuters witnessed a man in a wheelchair fall onto the subway tracks. One brave man immediately leapt into action and onto the train...
The story of a young woman who dreamed of pushing the boundaries and now designs launch systems for NASA. The billionaire space race is on. And it rivals the competition between Russia...
San Antonio, Texas - When businessman Gordon Hartman was on a family vacation years ago, he observed how his daughter, Morgan, who was 12 at the time, had difficulty participating in the...
Brad’s idea of a good time is to swim across the lake at the base of the Grand Tetons, then hike to the top peak and back again on the same day....
Warsaw, Poland – Kindhearted Polish Olympian Maria Andrejczyk has generously auctioned off her Tokyo Games silver medal to raise funds for an infant’s lifesaving operation. Żabka, a popular supermarket chain in Poland,...
The simplest word in our language can be the most inclusive.
Vidalia, Louisiana – At 91 years old and with a dementia diagnosis, Gene McGehee was finding his golden years to be his loneliest. That all changed one day when he heard the...
Wally Funk became the oldest person to visit space. She’s 82 years young! Better late than never. Probably the last thing Wally Funk wants to hear. She just flew into space at...
Eliot Middleton is a South Carolina restaurant owner with a charitable heart. When he isn’t busy under the oven hood cooking in his restaurant, he is under one in his yard, fixing...
The early morning sun shelters behind the Rocky Mountains, and it’s not until you reach Wyoming that it’s up full. Seeing America by car has re-emerged. Perhaps pent-up travelers want to move...
Syracuse, UT - Hunter Woodhall is a two-time Paralympic medalist competing in two track-and-field events in the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics this summer, representing Team USA. Hunter was born with a condition called...
Our modern culture tends to focus on past regrets and future uncertainty. It is the present where we need to focus, on who we are and what we can be. Something we...
Potomac, MD - Jeremy King has impaired mobility following an operation three years ago to remove a brain tumor. When his wife, Chelsie, was due to give birth to their first child,...
Bill is a Navy vet and retired oil field engineer. His hands are thick, and his fingers branch out in all directions. Pulling on ropes as a sailor off the coast of...
Knoxville, TN - Salon owner Marti Baker knows a new haircut helps make a person feel reinvigorated. She wanted to offer that special feeling of being cared for to the members of...
Sometimes it just takes looking at things a little differently in order to solve a problem. Sometimes we don’t even realize there is a problem until we ask questions that begin with...
Columbia, MO - A summer storm brought heavy rainfall without warning in Missouri. Six inches of rain caused floodwaters to pour into the creeks causing them to burst their banks. The rainfall...
Wrestling is the ultimate sport: One-on-one, you win or lose; it’s up to you. Which sounds a bit harsh to gangly high school boys trying to fit in socially as well as...
Fitchburg, Massachusetts — As the graduation ceremony’s class speaker, Verda Tetteh, a senior at Fitchburg High School, had just finished her speech and taken a seat when the school made an exciting...
LOUISVILLE, KY – One day, mother Barbara Wilson tried to discipline her 12-year-old son, Travis, by making him mow their neighbor’s lawn for free. To her shock, the unexpected happened —he loved...
Baltimore, MD - Late one afternoon, Steve Chu, owner of Ekiben, an Asian fusion restaurant in Baltimore, received an unusual request. Brandon Jones, the son-in-law of one of Steve’s loyal customers, was...
Jane Marczewski, known to her fans as Nightbirde passed away after a courageous four-year battle with cancer, on February 19th. During her most trying time, she offered the gift of hope through...
St. Anthony, Idaho - Brandon Bair, a former NFL player, is being hailed as a hero after he risked his own life to save a truck driver who was involved in a...
Jacksonville, Florida - It was a carefree summer day when a father, Steven Poust, was out boating on the St. John’s River with his 4-year-old daughter Abigail and 7-year-old son Chase. The...
Hayward, Calif. - Over the past 34 years, 78-year-old Linda Owen has dedicated her life to the caring mission of fostering infants. During that time, 81 infants have been entrusted to her...
Ocean City, Md.- A dramatic scene unfolded when a serious vehicle collision occurred on an Ocean City, Maryland, bridge. Jonathan Bauer, a driver on the bridge, witnessed the multivehicle crash from his...
Muncie, Ind. – Seventy-seven-year-old Vietnam veteran John Holaday saved up enough money to purchase a home with cash. He had $8,000 leftover, which he planned to use for home repair renovations. However, he was...
San Jose, California—14-year-old, Meena Kumar has raised an impressive $140,000 for senior dogs. The young girl was motivated by her desire to help her furry friends find a loving, forever home—just like...
Hobart, Tasmania — Campbell Remess started his teddy bear craft-making hobby when he was only 9 years old. Now a teen, his one-of-a-kind collection has grown into the thousands, but you won’t...
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Jessie Hamilton worked as a cook at a fraternity house at Louisiana State University for 14 years. The Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) members affectionately called her their beloved...
Macon, GA - Monique and Sylvia have been close friends for six years and have helped one another through personal adversities and loss. When Monique Dancy learned that her best friend was...
Norristown, Pennsylvania - James "Cowboy" Johnson, a 70-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran with lung issues witnessed smoke and flames billowing out of his neighbor’s apartment. Without hesitation, he jumped into action.
Oklahoma - Goodwill employee, Andrea Lessing is used to discovering unique treasures in the varied collection of donated items her store receives daily. However, she was shocked to find mounds of cash...
Chris Nikic raced right into the Guinness World Records by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to complete one of the world’s most grueling races, the Ironman Triathlon. In 17 hours,...
Remarkably, Dana Perella has raised over $100,000 baking and selling cookies to fight rare children’s diseases. She was motivated to start her mission when she found out that her new friend was...
Farmington, MN - Students on the prize-winning Rogue Robotics team at Farmington High School built a unique motorized vehicle for one very special 2-year-old boy named Cillian Jackson. He was born with...
Chicago, IN - USPS mail carrier, Shonda Lemon has a special bond with the residents on her route, especially the elderly who she says are “dear to her heart.” She enjoys chatting...
Clayton, CA - Les Ruefenacht, an 80-year old grandfather, is taking it upon himself to help students who are still remote learning and need a proper desk. Lee is a one-man team....
When Henry Darby, a beloved school principal at North Charleston High School learned that some of his students were in desperate need, he was determined to help. He decided to get an...
CHICAGO – Chicago winters are famous for their bitter cold which makes for a difficult time to earn a living for the city’s street vendors. One Chicago based restaurant owner, Robert Magiet,...
San Fernando, CA - A team of 12 teenage girls have invented a portable, solar-powered tent. Their inspiration for the ambitious and innovative project was the growing problem of homelessness in their...
Brainerd, Minnesota - Over 900 Dairy Queen drive thru customers proved that kindness is contagious. One customer sparked a massive chain of kindness at a Dairy Queen drive-thru that lasted two days...
Sacramento, CA - A homeless family is now off the streets thanks to a pair of sheriff’s deputies. Deputies Tim Yee and Johnny Le spotted a family with three children camping out...
Missouri, St. Louis - Darrion Cockrell was awarded the high honor of Missouri’s Teacher of the Year. He has come far from the troubled kid who joined a gang at the age...
Bayonne, New Jersey - A terrified driver was helplessly trapped in his sinking SUV which veered off the road and plunged right into the Newark Bay in Bayonne, New Jersey. Miraculously, Anthony...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Kieng Riven’s eight birthday was fast approaching so his mother asked him what he wanted. She expected the youngster to respond with a list of toys and games. His...
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. - Eight-year-old Olivia Heid and her 4-year-old brother RJ were excited at the sight of mounting snow. They knew it would make for the perfect snow day for their first-time...
The Elton John AIDS Foundation is on a mission to be a powerful force in ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. The Foundation is committed to ending the discrimination, infections and deaths...
Cleveland, Ohio - Tyler and Melanie Tapajna said “I Do” then headed straight to Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center in Cleveland where they spent their wedding day serving catered food to those...
Gulf Breeze, Florida – As many as 114 financially struggling families under the threat of having their utility shut off during Christmas week will now be burden free due to one generous...
Monterey, California - While on a recent family vacation in Monterey, California, 10-year-old Haylee Whiting was swimming carefree in the ocean waves with her sister when an unexpected and terrifying thing happened....
PHOENIX — Phillip Blanks, a retired U.S. Marine and former high school star wide receiver is used to making winning catches for his team but recently he made the most important catch...
Hampton, Virginia - 11-year-old Cartier Carey has become a lemonade stand mogul. He has raised over $5000 which resulted in his donation of more than 22,000 diapers to struggling single moms in...
Nampa, Idaho The Kofoeds thought they were filming a thank-you video at their local coffee shop. It was to be a gesture of appreciation for GoFundMe donors. The campaign was set up...
Senior citizens are cool! Jenevieve and Jordan McMurtry made this important discovery in an unusual circumstance and hope to share their experience with others. The recent honor grads from Summit High School...
Once again, veterans are answering the call to protect their fellow Americans and serve their country. They are jumping into action, partnering with Team Rubicon, a non-profit that has helped veterans put...
Kingwood Park, Houston - Life has not been easy for veteran John Jolly. He has been homeless for decades since the time he has served in the Vietnam War. Thanks to a...
SPARTANBURG, S.C - Adom Appiah, is not your typical High School Junior. He has taken his volunteerism to a whole new level by starting a nonprofit charity organization called “Ball4Good.” His encouraging...
Rockwall, Texas - Cheerleader Tyra Winters was aboard a homecoming float, waving to the crowd when she suddenly noticed a frantic woman holding a bright red-faced toddler who was choking and quickly...
Boone, North Carolina When restaurants across the country closed amid the Covid-19 crisis, thousands of service industry workers suddenly lost their jobs. Former Bartender, Doc Hendley wanted to step up and do...
“Stop the car! Your car is on fire! Your car is on fire,” yelled 18-year-old Justin Gavin. In horror, he spotted an SUV engulfed in flames driving erratically past him.
Wisconsin: Milwaukee — An 8-year-old boy in desperate need of a liver transplant was suddenly in a fight for his life. The odds of finding a donor in time weren't promising. The...
WINDSOR, N.C. — A deadly tornado spawned by Hurricane Isaias ravaged the rural community of Windsor leaving many families in desperate need. This prompted one very care minded 16-year-old girl to race...
Contessa Hubbard Bass, found a way to creatively interact with her special needs student despite the Covid 19 outbreak. Having no classroom to teach in did not stop Contessa. She went right...
St. George, Utah - A dramatic rescue by Utah college football team was a heart racing moment as a woman helplessly dangled over a mountain cliff for 45 agonizing minutes. Her climbing...
Chester County, PA — It was a terrifying scene. The floodwaters from the Doe Run Stream in Chester County, Pennsylvania had swelled into a raging river during Tropical Storm Isaias. What Daniel...
Brewton, Alabama – Drexell & Honeybee is a small-town, family-style restaurant in Alabama run by a kindhearted woman named Lisa Thomas-McMilan. What makes her restaurant so special is that there is no...
A brave 6-year-old boy from Wyoming, named Bridger Walker has proven himself to be a real-life superhero for his heroic deed in saving his little sister’s life. Bridger and his four-year-old sister...
Kechi Okwuchi is not only a gifted singing finalist on "America’s Got Talent," she is also a courageous survivor. Her story of overcoming adversity is truly inspiring. The singer nearly died when...
Fast moving, intense flames from the Knoll fire in Utah were heading directly to a Saratoga Springs neighborhood which was ordered to be evacuated. Resident, Garret Hartle, whose home bordered the fire's...