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4-year-old with Down syndrome melts hearts as she walks the ramp at fashion show

Nothing makes me smile quite like people breaking down barriers and defying the expectations of society. After all, despite the ‘limitations’ people put on others, we are all the masters of our own futures, and ...

Man from remote African village named “Best Teacher” – wins $1,000,000 prize

People become teachers for many different reasons, but I like to think at the heart of every teacher is a burning passion to mould the next generation into the best one yet. Of course, doing ...

Teacher adopts student with Down syndrome after his mother dies of cancer

Losing a parent is an incredibly tough thing, no matter how old you are. Yet it might be fair to say it’s even tougher when you’re a child. Which is why a Massachusetts teacher and ...

Baby abandoned near dumpster when newborn is now CEO of company valued at over $62 million

For the vast majority of us, life on this planet begins with being born into a loving family. We’re cared for from the word go; we’re given everything we need to thrive. Sadly, that wasn’t ...

Mom shares warning after daughter nearly dies from drinking too much milk

Even though she had a blood transfusion, Mia is still not out of the woods.

Blind man with guide dog forced to stand on train as other passengers won’t offer him a seat

Being kind and understanding when it comes to those who are less fortunate than ourselves is, as a very basic rule, the right thing to do. Sadly, we live in a world where not everyone ...

New Italian law requires alarms on car seats to prevent hot car deaths

Some automakers in the U.S. are working on installing alerts, but the implementation has been slow.

Patrick Swayze’s widow recalls the star’s last words to her 10 years after his death

He had a style and charisma like no other. There have been thousands, even millions, of us who longed for him for several decades after he broke through in Dirty Dancing. Yes, Patrick Swayze forever earned ...

Dad carries newborn son with Down syndrome across the finish line in marathon

The world is so full of bad deeds and dark ongoings that it’s of vital importance we shed light on those happenings that restore a little faith in humanity. Which is why we’d like to ...

Craniosynostosis: Triplets with skull condition make medical history

First-time parents Amy and Mike Howard had already received the shock of their lives when they discovered they were expecting triplets. The couple had conceived the triplets naturally, without IVF, which is highly uncommon. But ...