Inspiration

Craig MacDonald is known for the big New Year’s Eve parties he throws to raise money for sick children and their families. The event attracts hundreds, sometimes thousands of people – and has raised over $100,000 for the charity, the Children’s Wish Foundation, which sends the kids and their families on vacation. But now the […] More

Imagine waking up and not remembering your family – and then not seeing them for five decades. While that may seem like an extreme situation, that is exactly what happened to Celestine Gandy Thompson! Over two decades ago, Thompson woke up from a coma and had trouble regaining her memory. Now, the woman has finally […] More

While most boys his age are worrying about the toys or video games they’ll be playing next, Zack Francom is changing the world, one wheelchair at a time. But then again, Zack isn’t like most boys his age.  The now 11-year-old boy from Provo, Utah first started a lemonade stand when he was a mere […] More

It’s not everyday that you hear of anything running on an honor system these days – much less a business! In this day and age, many people cannot just leave their door unlocked even when they’re in the house because of the dangers and dishonesty that surround us. However, there’s one extremely unique coffee shop […] More

Those fighting for our country deserve all the recognition they can get – after all, they are the reason for us keeping our rights! So it’s only fitting that a vet got the surprise of a lifetime when the vet returns home only to find an incredibly generous home makeover surprise waiting for him! Iraq […] More

What would you do if a random mystery man went up to you on a public transportation vehicle (a bus, train, etc) and suddenly high-fived you? That’s the position many were faced with once a mystery man in Calgary, Canada started high-fiving people while on the train ride. A very friendly fellow on the c-train […] More

It’s a very sad statistic, but all around the world there are homeless people. The first thing that comes to mind when many people hear the word “homeless” is a person who is constantly begging. That’s not always the case though – after all, just look at Philani, better known as The Pavement Bookworm! The […] More

On social media, residents admit that they take detours just to catch a glimpse of her. Schoolchildren send her flowers. Students ask her to sign their yearbooks. So just who is this Newtown pseudo-celebrity?! None other than the town’s dancing crossing guard, Kathy “Kat” Holick! The 47-year-old grandmother is the traffic lady who is all […] More

At the ripe age of 111 years old, Lela Babb Burden sure has a lot to say when it comes to history – after all, the woman has a lifetime of experience! In her room at the Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital, she is often heard recounting stories of when Jack Johnson became the first African American […] More

While many places are moaning and groaning and even arguing over the cost of minimum wage, one place recently took matters into their own hands and have voted to raise it. The Parkland Health and Hospital System in Texas voted this week to raise and boost minimum wage from $8.78 to $10.25 – the state’s […] More

Oh, Facebook. It’s a tool we use to keep updated on friends and family and sometimes it can be one big distraction. But for a family in Logan County, West Virginia, it’s nothing short of a lifesaver – literally! Brianna Vance and her family were at their home when a severe storm hit their area. […] More

This year’s Father’s Day may have already passed just a mere couple of days ago, but one lucky football-loving dad was given quite the surprise of a lifetime a few days before… and rightfully so! After his best friend died during the tragic events of September 11, Lieutenant Larry Mack, a New York City firefighter, […] More