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Baby called ‘one in a million’ after being diagnosed with rare form of Down syndrome, several heart conditions

It’s not like anyone ever expects to have an issue when they become pregnant, but for Melissa Decker, who has two healthy pre-teens, the thought never occurred to her. But when she was 20 weeks ...

Couple set to celebrate 57th anniversary die seconds apart from COVID-19 – “They went together”

A Texas couple married for almost 60 years both died from COVID-19 complications on the morning of August 13 after battling the virus in hospital for almost a month. According to tragic reports, 78-year-old Avelino ...

6-year-old girl is cancer free after months of treatment – enjoys special celebration parade

A 6-year-old girl enjoyed tiaras, pom poms and a parade after being declared cancer free. In August 2019 Torian Thomas’ mom Troyesa Thomas took her to hospital after she complained of stomach pains. “She had ...

10-year-old boy beats rare bone cancer, gets standing ovation after final chemo treatment – let’s wish him well

A 10-year-old boy from El Paso, Texas was celebrated by nurses and doctors after beating a rare and deadly form of cancer. As per reports, staff at El Paso Children’s Hospital gave Logan Pena a ...

109-year-old man spends his final years knitting tiny sweaters for injured penguins

They say the key to living a long life is to keep your brain active, among the many other theories as to why some people live past 100 years old. But one centenarian in Australia ...

1-pound micro preemie who spent 122 days in NICU reunites with medical staff who saved her life

When Mikayla Petti was born at 24 weeks, weighing just 1 pound, 9 ounces on February 15, 2020, the odds of her surviving weren’t great. Termed a micro preemie due to the extremely premature nature ...

10-month-old baby in coma after biting washing detergent capsule when mom’s back was turned

A 10-month-old baby has been left in a coma fighting for his life after biting into a laundry detergent capsule while his mom’s back was turned. According to the Daily Record, Pearce Shepherd ingested the ...

Baby born weighing one pound with COVID-19 recovers and is reunited with mom

Baby Jorgito was born weighing just over one pound after his mom contracted coronoavirus. Doctors say he is the smallest premature baby to be born to a mother who has tested positive and sadly he ...

Woman becomes WWII veteran’s ‘daughter’ during his final months

On December 20, 2018, Brooke O’Briant received a call about an elderly gentleman who needed some assistance. As a marketer for an assisted living facility, she answered the call and paid him a visit. “It ...

14-year-old boy beats cancer for the third time – congratulations, Ryan

If you’ve ever watched a loved one face cancer, you’ll know the bitter struggle it involves and the strength – both physical and mental – needed. Spare a thought, then, for 14-year-old Ryan Morales, who ...