Posted by We brought you a story about Neil Armstrong on Monday. We have another Apollo 11 related story today. Do you know that a 10-year-old boy helped the Apollo 11 astronauts communicate with Mission Control? This story was news to us at Stories of Joy, and it’s a great story! Greg Force tells his daughter all…Read more »
Posted by Apollo 11 has been celebrated a lot this month. Fifty years ago man walked on the moon. Amazing. Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, received thousands and thousands of letters after that feat. Those letters are kept at Purdue University and the subject of an upcoming book. One letter stuck with the astronaut,…Read more »
Posted by What did you do this summer? Two Arizona teenagers will have an interesting response to that question. Some critics label the next generation as lazy and entitled. Today’s story challenges that thinking. Serving others. Leading for good. Looking to the future. That describes the next generation. Click the link below to read about Emily and…Read more »
Posted by Archbishop Desmond Tutu has dedicated his life to bringing healing out of horror. He is a Nobel Peace Prize recipient and has written numerous books including a joint project with the Dalai Lama, The Book of Joy. He spoke with Krista Tippett, host of On Being, to share how saying “I’m sorry” led to forgiveness…Read more »
Posted by Rob Mendez is the Junior Varsity Football Coach at Prospect High School in Saratoga, CA. At last week’s ESPY Awards he received the Jimmy V Perseverance Award. That award is given in memory of Jim Valvano, the college basketball coach and broadcaster. Perseverance. That’s something Coach Mendez certainly possesses. He’s teaching his players far more…Read more »
Posted by ESPN gave out their ESPY Awards last week. It’s an annual ceremony celebrating significant events and people in sports. This week we’re sharing a couple of the stories from that program. Kirstie Ennis received the Pat Tillman Award for Service. We all remember Pat Tillman’s decision to give up his NFL career to enlist in…Read more »
Posted by We brought you a story about organ donation last week, and we have another one for you this week. James Neal is rare as a living organ donor. But he’s doubly rare, one of a kind, since he not only donated a kidney in 2016 but also part of his liver in 2019. James says,…Read more »
Posted by Nate Lashley earned his first PGA Tour win last weekend, but it hasn’t been an easy road to victory. No, far from it. Nate celebrated the win with family and friends, but he also felt the absence of others. His losses in golf, and in life, have been wide, but he came back to the…Read more »
Posted by Many communities and highs schools hold special ceremonies acknowledging high school graduates headed to college with a celebration of their scholarships. More and more communities are holding similar ceremonies for high school graduates choosing military service. Our Community Salutes has been holding these ceremonies around the country for nearly a decade. On this July 4th,…Read more »
Posted by Catherine walked into a Starbucks and changed Eli’s life forever. Jeff Pearlman shares the story of how his wife saved Eli’s life. A complete stranger helping a complete stranger because . . . You Help to Help. It’s what we’re called to do. It’s a story of generosity, of sacrifice, of hope. It’s amazing. Click…Read more »
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