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This family surprised their 14-year-old son when they picked him up at school with their pug – who had gone missing for two and a half weeks – riding in the passenger’s seat of their truck. Piper loves everyone in her family, but her bond with Carter Licata, 14, is special. “It was love at first
Osmond Nicholas was 26 years old and was working as a police officer in Oceanside, California when he began experiencing terrible headaches that would last the whole day. As the headaches persisted, Osmond soon slept for up to 16 hours a day. He consulted doctors, and they told him it was likely due to fatigue
Confident, cheeky, and charming. These are the three words that best describe Russell O’Grady, an employee of McDonald’s in Australia who became iconic for paving the way for people with Down syndrome to be welcomed in the popular fastfood’s workforce. After rendering 32 years of outstanding service to the famous fastfood chain, the 50-year-old Russell
Parents have this natural tendency to document every milestone that their children achieve. As much as possible, the first crawl, the first steps taken, and the first words uttered must be captured through a picture or a video, so that the whole family would have these precious memories to look back on when the years
A blind man and a woman who can’t walk are the probably the last people you would expect on a hiking trip. But Trevor Hahn and his friend, Melanie Knecht, can prove you wrong. Though both of them have a disability, the pair had been climbing to the mountain tops and reaching new heights together
Chris Norton was just six weeks into his freshman year at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, when his life was changed forever. After he mistimed a play during a football game, he was left paralyzed from the neck down. That fateful day was on October 16, 2010, and Chris was just 18 years old. Lying
NFL player Ronnie Stanley is a superstar offensive tackle from the Ravens. He became famous because of his amazing prowess in football but outside the football arena, Ronnie is more than just a superstar NFL player. Ronnie’s humility and kind-heartedness illuminated when he walked into BARCS Animal Shelter in Baltimore to adopt a dog no
What most of us would consider a normal daily activity is a feat for this recent high school graduate. This is her inspiring story. Madison Scott has defied the odds all her life, and on her graduation day, she is set on doing that once more – by walking the stage alone. 19 years ago,
Anxiety disorder is one of the most common mental health issues that our society faces today. In fact, roughly around 40 million Americans are suffering from different kinds of anxiety. But did you know that anxiety is not exclusive to humans? Even animals like dogs can be affected by anxiety too! At first glance, Joule
A lot of people fear getting old, because ageing is often associated with loneliness. But a 75-year-old man in Green Bay, Wisconsin knows exactly what to do to do to keep sadness from seeping in his heart. His secret behind his happiness? Taking naps with cats at the animal shelter near his home. Terry Lauerman
A record-breaking freezing temperature has wreaked havoc in the midwestern states. From class suspensions, canceled flights, to devastating deaths- the minus 56 Fahrenheit temperature brought by the Polar Vortex sure is a force not to be reckoned with. People across the state are suffering from the chilling weather, particularly the homeless. Without a roof over
Children are their parents’ sweet, adorable, and charming bundle of joy. And since they are still young, it is only normal for children to be nurtured and protected by their parents. But from time to time, children take the world by storm by showing that they too are capable of teaching us a thing or