When he was in Vietnam, joy was something Scott Harrison wasn’t sure he’d ever experience again. To escape the nightmare around him, he repeatedly returned to an image of a carousel in the mountains. Thanks to Scott, today that carousel exists in Nederland, Colorado. This Story of Joy was twenty-six years in the making, and…Read more »
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Sienna’s Joy
Super shelter dog to the rescue! Click the link below for a story about a shelter dog who recognized a stranger having a seizure even though she’d never been taught how to do it. Sienna has a gift to help others, and she was adopted by another family who will be a perfect match. Don’t…Read more »
Camp Rock
Lots of kids go to camp during the summer, but few go to a camp as special as Camp Rock. Camp Rock is sponsored by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. It’s designed for children with hand and arm differences, but it’s so much more than that. While rock climbing and doing crafts, the kids are…Read more »
Walking Duluth
In downtown Duluth, Nathan “Nate” Kesti spends his days walking up to 12 miles, not out of obligation, but out of care. As part of the Clean and Safe Team, he moves through the streets with a friendly wave, a kind word, and often a bottle of water for those who need it most. His…Read more »
Thank you, Pops!
At 65 years old, Ed Levien wondered if he was too old to start something new—but what followed became one of the great joys of his life. Defying expectations, he became a volunteer EMT, quickly earning the nickname “Pops” as he brought calm, compassion, and a spark of humor to thousands of emergency calls. Over…Read more »
Firefly Joy
We’re in the month of August, and it’s been a fantastic summer for fireflies. Fireflies? Yes! Those little bugs that light up the night sky. For several reasons, fireflies have been in abundance the last few months. They bring joy and laughter to children and adults alike. No matter your age . . . there’s…Read more »
Sing with Me!
There’s something magical that happens when strangers sing together, and Astrid Jorgensen has tapped into that magic with her incredible Pub Choir project. What started as a casual community gathering in Brisbane has grown into a global phenomenon. Recently, Astrid brought her crowd-sourced choir to America’s Got Talent, where she turned the entire theater into a singing, smiling…Read more »
Tears of Joy
We love a heartwarming story that overwhelms us with joy. Click the link below to see how the Arizona Diamondbacks made a young boy’s dream come true in a very special way. Dalton has faced unimaginable challenges that melted away when he got to meet the team and spend quality time with the players who showed…Read more »
Garbage Day Joy!
Tomorrow is garbage day at the Quinonez house in El Paso, Texas. Little Gael will be there. He’ll be waiting for his “partner” and for the garbage truck. Today’s Story of Joy shows what a difference little acts of kindness mean to those around us. Click the link below to see the bond between this…Read more »
A Unique Library
Most of us have been to a library before, borrowing and reading books for free. Have you heard of a tool library? Today’s Story of Joy highlights this unique library, and shows us there are many more benefits than just borrowing tools. They are helping the community, making connections, bringing broken items back to life, and…Read more »