Posted by Middle school kids are often portrayed as awkward and unkind. Kale Hannahs and his classmates couldn’t be more different than that. Kale has cerebral palsy. If you believe in the stereotype of middle schoolers, you might expect Kale’s classmates to be cruel to him because of his condition. The truth is far from that! Kale,…Read more »
Posted by Gurdeep Pandher has been dancing his way through the pandemic. He dances Bhangra, the traditional dance of Punjab. Gurdeep posts videos of himself dancing from his home in Canada, and people all around the world have tuned in to smile, to laugh, and to dance with him! Click the link below to hear his story…Read more »
Posted by CBS Evening News did a story several weeks ago about military families turning to food banks for help. People were watching and stepped up to help our military heroes. Viewers donated more than $600,000. One viewer even reached out with a job! A job that’s life-changing for one family. Click the link below to watch…Read more »
Posted by Michael Fisher, the father, and Michael Fisher, the son, are linked by more than a name. They’re linked by service. Today’s Story of Joy shows us how a son learned to serve by watching his father. That son is now Second Lt. Michael Fisher, and he received his first salute from his father, Master Sgt.…Read more »
Posted by To infinity and beyond! You know the rallying cry of Buzz Lightyear. Today’s Story of Joy is a heartwarming story about a Southwest Airlines ramp agent who goes “to infinity and beyond” to reunite a little boy with Buzz Lightyear. When they left the toy behind on a plane, Hagen’s parents thought it was gone for…Read more »
Posted by How’s this for a math equation? Acceptance + Unconditional Love = Happy Ending! A young man in need meets a math teacher with a big heart, and the sum is a true fairytale ending. Learning to trust brings true joy to many hearts! Click the link below to watch today’s Story of Joy.
Posted by We saved the best for last! All week we’ve been sharing Good News stories related to the COVID vaccines. The time apart for grandparents and grandchildren has been especially difficult. Study after study shows that the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is very special. Many studies show that there are health and psychological benefits for…Read more »
Posted by It’s Day 4 of our Week of Joy. We’re bringing you Good News stories about the COVID vaccines. Today’s story will make you believe in angels. Benjamin Kagan helped his grandparents schedule their vaccine appointments. They live in Florida, and Benjamin lives in Illinois; but they needed his help to navigate the vaccine appointment website.…Read more »
Posted by Today is Day 3 in our Week of Joy. You won’t believe today’s Story of Joy! Nelson Strasser wanted the COVID vaccine. He wanted it so that he could safely spend time with his grandsons. They’re his world and his motivation to get the shot. Nelson was so motivated that he rode his bike to…Read more »
Posted by Stories of Joy is bringing you a Week of Joy. Today is Day 2 in our weeklong series. All week we’re sharing Good News stories about the hope the COVID vaccines bring. If you met Andrew Capen, he’d probably tell you a joke, but he’d also tell you to get the vaccine. Andrew is one…Read more »
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