High school athlete who took date to prom after sudden cancer diagnosis dies His sense of determination following his cancer diagnosis inspired others.
Former NFL star Warrick Dunn grants homes to single mothers in need — he just gave his 173rd It’s always nice to see athletes use their success to give back to their communities, becoming heroes in real life as much as they are on the field. Their charitable work can really make a ...
Grandmother finds out she won the lottery moments after finding out she beat breast cancer “It’s always darkest just before the dawn,” the old expression goes. It’s true: sometimes we go through our worst ordeals right before something amazing happens. That’s never been more true than it is for one ...
School district apologizes after staff throws out students’ lunches over $15 debt It’s important for students to have access to a good lunch at school. Kids growing up need a healthy meal to get them through the long school day, and many kids from low-income families rely ...
HOA tells family to remove Christmas decorations ‘until closer to the holiday season’ How soon is too soon to decorate for Christmas? A recent study suggests that the earlier you decorate for the holiday season the better it is for your health. But one neighborhood in Texas recently ...
Alabama deputies drive hitchhiking, disabled veteran to doctor’s appointment 100 miles away A Walker County Sheriff's Office deputy spotted the disabled veteran walking alongside the road with an oxygen tank. The deputy pulled over and offered him a lift.
9-year-old raises money to buy 108 Thanksgiving dinners for families in need A few years ago, Lisa Fischer suggested that her family take on a service project in their home of Charlotte, North Carolina. Everyone was on board, even her seven-year-old daughter, Alex. Lisa did her research ...
Dorm living: New intergenerational program places college students among senior citizens This is the program's first year and it's already proven to be a success.
Third grader gives teacher a ‘raise’ using his birthday money Parker Williams may only be nine years old, but he knows that being nice will get you a lot further in life than being mean. “I think more people should be nice.” It’s something his ...
