When Isabella Pieri’s mom died in 2016 from a rare brain illness, her father, Philip Pieri, stepped up to the plate of raising her. Philip, who worked long hours at a convenience store in American Fork, Utah, taught her how to get ready on her own. Luckily, Isabella quickly caught on and became a bit … Read more
I don’t blame the girls. Not at all. I get it, I get it. But I’ve always wanted a wife. And kids. And as I get older it starts to get more real—I’ve never had a girlfriend. I’ve always been the funny fat friend. It’s the one thing I’m good at. Making people laugh. It’s … Read more
Living with Down syndrome comes with its challenges, but Kevin Moore and Dena Fabian-Moore know that having the condition doesn’t mean having to live differently. The couple has a daughter with Down syndrome named Madison. Years ago, when she was about to enter kindergarten, their school district in Muskogee, Oklahoma, didn’t support integration. Despite that, … Read more
During this pandemic, we’ve relied on our hardworking delivery drivers more than ever. They get us our essentials, but sometimes, they bring us something more. This UPS delivery driver named Kevin Lounsbury is one example. Since the pandemic started, he has been frequenting a South Boston neighborhood to deliver packages to its residents. According to … Read more
In 2019, Mackenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, promised to give “until the safe was empty.” Making good on this pledge, Scott announced her third donation amounting to $2.74 billion, this time to organizations focusing on the arts and combating racial discrimination. Her bequests to various charities and organizations now amount to more … Read more
‘America’s Got Talent’ judges has seen a lot of performances during their free auditions on the show, but this Taekwondo team sent the judges and audiences on the edge of their seats.. The World Taekwondo Demonstration Team, made up of 22 individuals from South Korea and America, had been invited to perform at the Tokyo … Read more
When Antonella was born in August 2019, her parents—Flávio Dantas and Tarsila Batista—were overwhelmed with joy. But even when Antonella was still in the womb, Flávio and Tarsila always made sure to let her know how loved she is. Flávio often spoke to his unborn baby every single day, telling her nothing but sweet things. … Read more
“Amazing Grace” is a timeless hymn estimated to be performed about 10 million times every year. This huge number is no surprise, as its striking lyrics and melody will make anyone fall in love with it. No matter where it’s played or who performs it, the song brings a sense of tranquility and comfort to … Read more
Having a complete set of parents who will guide you as you grow up is important, but not everyone is blessed with that kind of upbringing. Melody Powell, a mother of two, knows this to be true. So when she married her husband, Frank, in 2014, she knew it was the best decision she will … Read more
Having no home to call your own is one of the greatest challenges that anyone could ever go through. That’s exactly what this 94-year-old veteran endured for more than 25 years. Gerald “Jerry” Lewis served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943-46 during World War II. And if not for this kind couple Angie … Read more
It’s a match made in heaven for this San Diego police detective who lost his leg in a crash and a double amputee Shih Tzu that he recently adopted. Detective James “Chappie” Hunter fostered 9-year-old Chloe at his family’s Alpine home after the latter underwent a partial amputation of her back legs in March. Chloe … Read more
She is literally both a sweetheart, and the green lady of Brooklyn. Elizabeth Sweetheart, 77, is an artist that loves all things green, from her clothes, to her furniture, and even her hair. Known as the Green Lady of Brooklyn, she is a fixture on the local art and fashion scene, and has also become … Read more