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Chris Nikic is a strong-willed young man. If he says he’ll do something, he’ll follow through no matter how tough the circumstances. That’s exactly what he did last Saturday when he made history as the first Ironman triathlon finisher with Down syndrome. The grueling race comprised a 2.4-mile swim, 26.2-mile run, and a 112-mile bike ride,
This couple proves that making even the smallest changes can lead to achieving massive results. Stephanie Engblom, 25, and her husband, Brandon Engblom, 29, looked in the mirror one day and realized they were at one of their “lowest lows.” The pair each weighed over 300 pounds. Brandon had just been diagnosed with sleep apnea,
There’s nothing like the heartbreak of losing a pet. After all, these animals are more than just our companions; they’re family. We know that their time with us is short, and while that’s the poignant reality, it also makes every moment we spend with them a little more special. The Green-Wood Cemetery in south Brooklyn
Amanda and I worked at the same shoe store when I was seventeen. We had the same goofy sense of humor. And I knew I loved her right away. But she was so beautiful, and I was on the bigger side. So I didn’t think I’d interest her in that way. But we ended up
The music of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake was all it took for this former ballerina with Alzheimer’s disease to dance once again. Marta C. Gonzalez had been a prima ballerina with the New York Ballet—one of the most prominent dance companies in the world—during the 1960s. However, when she developed Alzheimer’s disease and began using a
Whether it’s between friends, family, or pets and their owners, reunion stories are always worth reading about. These special moments often elicit feelings of excitement, joy, and shock all at the same time, and that makes these events even more remarkable. When Pat lost his dog Blue about six months ago, he had given up
How do you even begin to thank someone for saving your life? For this Texas mom, she did it by helping him get the wedding of his dreams. Samantha Whiting, her mom, and her 10-year-old daughter Hayley were enjoying their last vacation day on August 15 at a beach in Monterey, California, when the unthinkable
There is currently a lot of new interesting new work being in the field of illustration. Many new artists are exploring their abilities in the craft, creating new trends, and forming a new generation of talent. Materials like pencils, paints, paper, or even plants or have been available to us for many years, but now
A house is more than just a place where you live. What it’s really about is having a shelter that allows you to live comfortably while doing the things you love. This lucky couple from New Zealand is living that reality, all thanks to this all black tiny house they call home with a beautiful
He had five daughters. And whenever he came home from a work trip, we’d all line up to give him a kiss. But he always kissed my mom first, because she was his ‘first love.’ Then he went on to his ‘second love,’ and his ‘third love.’ On weekends we’d all pile into the car
This adorable panda cub is winning the hearts of keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute with his chill yet feisty attitude. They haven’t named it yet, but a DNA swab during his first medical exam confirmed that he was a boy. “Since panda cubs are teeny, teeny, tiny, all of those
I lost a close friend to suicide during my senior year of high school. It was a really dark time for me. I kept thinking that I must have missed something, and that I could have been more supportive. The day after his funeral was particularly hard, so I drove out to the cemetery after