Posted by 500,000? 500,000 books. That’s Orion Jean’s goal. Orion loves to read! He loves to read, and he wants other kids to love reading too! So, he’s on a mission to give away 500,000 books. What a great project! His passion for reading is infectious. Click the link below to meet this young man and hear…Read more »
Posted by Cats and Dogs getting along, Lions and Lambs lying down together. How about a 97 year age gap? The unlikely friendship between 99 year old Mary and 2 year old Benjamin has been a wonderful gift for each of them during the pandemic. Benjamin and Mary are neighbors in Minneapolis. Both of them have grown from…Read more »
Posted by The Closing Ceremonies for the “2020ne” Olympics were last night. With all athletic competition, some athletes are going home victorious while others are going home disappointed. Today’s Story of Joy shows us that some athletes are going home after teaching all of us a great lesson. A lesson about sportsmanship and kindness. A lesson about…Read more »
Posted by Tia Wimbush says, “We all have that quiet voice that’s nudging us sometime to help someone else. Answer it.” Tia and Susan answered that quiet voice in a BIG way. The two co-workers have truly given their families a second chance at life. Their husbands, Rodney and Lance, will attest to that, and they’re very,…Read more »
Posted by Shane’s mom says, “Kindness inspires kindness.” Let’s hope so because Shane’s kindness is truly inspiring! What started as an idea to make money turned into a true example of generosity. Shane’s kind heart returns personal treasures to people down on their luck. He may be uncomfortable with the attention, but Shane is an example for…Read more »
Posted by You won’t see Ben Lovell at the Olympic games, but he’s an amazing athlete. Imagine climbing three mountains. Imagine doing that twenty minutes at a time. Imagine doing that on a prosthetic leg. That’s Ben Lovell. Ben does this to raise awareness and to raise funds for others. Click the link below to read about…Read more »
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 »
