Viraj Dhanda is headed to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT knows a gifted student when they see it, but it hasn’t always been that way for Viraj. He was mistakenly diagnosed as intellectually disabled at the age of two. In fact, Viraj is a non-speaking person with autism. Once he had the right tools,…Read more »

In the last few weeks and in the coming weeks, students across the country will gather on college campuses to begin their studies. Two special students met . . . again. Ellie Koerner and Dawson Nailor recently met at medical school, but their paths crossed years ago. Their experiences as children had an impact on…Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »