Posted by Everyone loves a parade! We couldn’t imagine a parade a year ago because of the pandemic. The Essential Workers, the folks who got us through those dark, dark days, were honored with a ticker-tape parade in New York City earlier this month. Click the link below to read all about the big event. The next…Read more »
Posted by The Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics are tomorrow. Kristie and Sam Mewis are headed to Tokyo to compete. They’re the first sisters chosen for the U.S. Olympic Soccer Team. Their story is one of love for the sport and love for each other. How great that they get to compete and support each other in…Read more »
Posted by Turning a tragedy in life into something positive is a lesson that’s difficult to learn. Two young girls, Myleigh and Makayla, lost their older sister, Makenzie, while she was waiting for a heart and lung transplant, but then they used their grief and pain to make a difference in the lives of others. The entire Madsen…Read more »
Posted by We’re bringing you another baseball-themed story today. Joy cannot be contained when a dream comes true. Gwen Goldman’s 60-year wish to be a batgirl for the New York Yankees was granted as part of the Yankees #HOPEWeek (Helping Others Persevere & Excel). When you see Gwen’s smile, you’ll be smiling too because Gwen’s joy is contagious!…Read more »
Posted by The All-Star Game is tomorrow night, and we know someone who will be watching in Chicago. Jeremiah Paprocki says he’s still speechless. Speechless? That’s ironic since Jeremiah is the new Chicago Cubs public address announcer. Having the job has been a dream of his since he was a little boy . . . and he’s…Read more »
Posted by Officer Sean Stoddard’s life changed dramatically nearly a year ago. The Mesa, Arizona police officer was on duty when he was in a horrible traffic accident. Instead of focusing on the “closed doors” that are a result of his injuries, he finds ways to serve. He finds ways to be grateful. Officer Stoddard says, “If…Read more »
Posted by Posted by HemaWhat?! Sometimes we hear the phrase: Kids are our future. Well, Stories of Joy hopes that we might see our youth as our present. Today’s story shows us the amazing work of Ella Wang, a 17-year-old high school student. Ella is thinking about our present . . . and making it better with an affordable…Read more »
Posted by Talk about walking in someone else’s shoes! Daverius Peters found himself without the proper shoes for his graduation ceremony. When John Butler, a part time teacher, noticed Peters’ panicked look, he stepped in to help. First, he went to the gatekeeper to see if he could change her mind about letting Peters in the door. …Read more »
Posted by Stories of Joy wants to bring you one more story connected to Father’s Day. Max Weinberg, the E Street Band’s drummer, and his daughter, Ali Rogin, share some common traits. Great hair. Musical talent. And the BRCA1 gene mutation, a gene that causes some types of cancer. The two of them have been proactive in…Read more »
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