Leslie Morgan Steiner has a loving husband, children, a Labrador Retriever and a mini-van. She’s also a Harvard graduate and has a successful career in business and journalism. To look at her you’d never think she was madly in love with a man who routinely abused her and threatened her life. Steiner decided to share…
Raising a child is difficult under the best of circumstances. But if you are on a limited income and a single parent, the challenges are daunting even for the strongest person. This heartwarming commercial from MetLife Hong Kong shows a man’s young daughter coming to the realization that her father has been lying to her…
This story of love and devotion is so touching! When Betty Caldwell passed away two years ago, her husband Bud dedicated a park bench in her memory. The two were married for almost 56 years; Bud continues to honor her memory by visiting her bench every day and bringing her a penny and daisy, tokens…
One police officer’s act of kindness in the face of a heartbreaking tragedy has become the talk of a close-knit town. Seventeen-year-old Patrick Sullivan died in a car crash on New Year’s Day in Rockland, MA. His family and friends were devastated. After Patrick’s wake, 22 of his friends went to a local restaurant. When…
A father set up a business to help people with autism for a very personal reason. His son, Andrew. John D’Eri established a car wash in Parkland Florida in order to have give Andrew a sense of purpose. “I don’t want him to sit in a room being taken care of by others once I’m…
This is such an inspiring video and a lesson for everyone on how to deal with life’s obstacles! Sue and her Border Collie, Zip, compete in agility courses, but what makes their participation special is that the dog, who is a Master Agility champion, does the course in a wheelchair. Before Zip become disabled, she…
When Lauren F. Watt discovered her beloved English Mastiff, Gizelle, had terminal bone cancer she was devastated. The New-York based travel writer and her dog had been through many of life’s ups and downs together and it was unbearable to think she would be losing her best friend. Facing the inevitable, Lauren decided she would…
Very few people with Down Syndrome will ever be able to sing, according to Down Syndrome Education International. But 12-year-old Madison Tevlin is defying that statistic. As this video explains, Madison must use twice the standard vocal energy (measured in microvolts) in order to produce sound to speak, which means that singing uses a lot…
This story is incredibly touching! A pack of stray dogs appeared at the funeral of a woman who had always given them food and love to pay their respects and say goodbye. Margarita Suárez lived in Merida, Mexico and she absolutely loved animals. She cared for the stray pets roaming in her neighborhood and the…
When Alex Camarillo helped a Houston homeless man he never dreamed that his good deed would inspire so many. Alex was out shopping for truck and went to get something to eat when he noticed Stanley Long asking for money and food. He invited Stanley to come inside the restaurant and eat with him. Over lunch he…
Very few people would risk their health to take care of animals after a nuclear meltdown, but that is exactly what farmer Naoto Matsumura has been doing for the past four years. Ever since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, Matsumura has been living in Tomioka, a small town is a few miles from the…
Alzheimer’s affects millions of people and yet most of us have very little knowledge of the terrible disease and what happens when someone enters a nursing home. “Alive Inside” is an upcoming documentary directed by Michael Rossato-Bennett which provides an intimate look at those affected by the disease and how music is becoming recognized as…
When former professional wrestler Marc Mero spoke to a group of high school kids and told them about his relationship with his mom and the greatest gift she ever gave him, he left them in tears. What he shares is sad, but also inspiring! Share his important message with your friends and family.
This man’s random act of kindness to help a grieving mother shows that there are still many compassionate people in the world. Valerie Watts had carried her son Noah to term, but a few days before she was expected to give birth she became nervous after noticing her baby moving less and less. The doctors…
Some middle school students in Kenosha, Wisconsin showed a lot of class and a whole lot of heart when they stood up for a classmate who was being bullied. Chase Vazquez, Miles Rodriguez, and Scooter Terrien play basketball at Lincoln Middle School and when they heard someone in the stand shout something nasty about Desiree…
The homecoming football game at Morro Bay High School was an extra special one for 7-year-old Hayley McGregor. In the middle of performing with the high school cheerleaders she heard her father’s name over the loudspeaker. Immediately, she is overcome with emotion. Her dad, a US Marine, had been overseas serving in Afghanistan and she…
Not every celebrity shows how appreciative they are of their fans like Taylor Swift does. She takes the time to listen to what they say and engages regularly with them on social media. This past holidays, she gave some fans an extra special thanks by surprising them with personalized Christmas gifts. Her holiday gesture put…
Nana Feole is 89-year-old grandmother who loves to dance. Once a week, her grand daughter, Chelsea, comes over to take her out for breakfast or lunch. Upon arriving at Nana’s house she puts on her “Oldies” rock n’ roll on her iPad and blasts the music so Nana can hear it. Well, the moment Nana…
A Dogo Argentino with a remarkable face and a truly inspiring survival story has passed away. Oogy was just a puppy when he was used as a bait dog in dogfighting. He was found severely injured, missing an ear and with deep scars riddling the side of his face. He lay hurt and in a cage…
I love it when people defy expectations. Emma Haslam took to the stage to audition for “Britain’s Got Talent” and Simon Cowell immediately commented on her skimpy outfit. The young wife and mother responded that she wanted to show that pole fitness isn’t just for the usual sizes. She certainly shattered the myth that you…
Josh Yandt explains that after his father died he became depressed and felt alone. To make matters worse he was bullied at school for missing his father. At first he didn’t know what to do, but one day he decided to stand up to his bullies by opening doors. “I was sick and tired of…
This short film illustrates the power of words to radically change your message and your effect upon the world. It opens with a blind man using a sign that reads “I’m blind, please help.” One woman stops and picks up his sign and writes on it and he begins to receive many more contributions. What…
Doctors told his family to start planning his funeral after his diagnosis with Stage 4 head and neck cancer. After receiving the news, Greg Thomas spent time a lot of time alone walking with his dog, Max. One day, he stumbled across an abandoned church in a Minnesota bean field. He ended up going there…
Their hug helped change medicine and saved one of their lives. Back in 1995, twin girls Kyrie and Brielle were born prematurely. Each only weighed about two pounds at birth. When they were 3 weeks old, Brielle was struggling to breathe and her health was deteriorating. A nurse decided to put them in the same…
When 10-year-old Dakota McNeil learned that his classmate, Kiki Guite, had been diagnosed with leukemia, he decided to do something unconventional to show his support. Many people shave their heads as a sign of solidarity for their friends and loved ones, but Dakota decided to grow his hair instead. The student at Montreal’s St. Lawrence…
A young couple was enthusiastically expecting a child. But after they went in for an ultrasound they received terrible news and prepared for the worst. But no one was ready for what happened next. This is a story of hope and healing in the midst of despair. Share this incredibly moving story with your friends…
“Your vehicle was targeted.” That’s what drivers were told by police who pulled them over in Kansas City, Mo.. The drivers were expecting the worst – a ticket in time for Christmas. But instead they were about to to receive a gift from Secret Santa. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department had been “deputized” by Secret…
It was love at first sight when Mike Bridavsky met an abnormally tiny stray kitten. He named her Lil BUB. The runt of the litter to a feral mother, she was discovered in a tool shed. She was born with a host of genetic abnormalities – she has dwarfism, her teeth never grew in, her…
An Alabama Police officer was called to a supermarket after a grandmother was caught stealing eggs to feed her grandchildren who hadn’t eaten in two days. Tarrant Police Officer William Stacy responded to the scene, and what he did next had her calling him “hero”. Helen Johnson was desperate to feed her grandkids after her…
Zeus’ incredible story really touched my heart! Zeus was dropped off at a high-kill animal shelter in Oklahoma after his family didn’t want a “defective dog”. He was effectively paralyzed due to a degenerative nerve disease. The wonderful people at St. Francis CARE in Illinois rescued him and began to give him hydrotherapy. Gradually, Zeus…
Training a deaf dog is not as difficult as you may think! In fact, this little Chihuahua named Bambi is learning sign language really quickly. Olivia Marks shows how the 7-month-old Chihuahua is learning how to sit, stand and roll over all with hand signals she makes. He gets a thumbs up and a treat…
Getting pulled over by the police is never a high point of someone’s day. But the police in Lowell, Michigan decided to change that and came up with an idea to show their community how much they care. A police officer pulled over unsuspecting citizens for minor traffic violations, and began casually asking them what…
Ten years ago, Kellie Haddock gave birth to her first child, Eli. Life was perfect. She and her husband, AJ, had everything to look forward to until a tragic car accident fourteen weeks later changed their lives forever. Her husband was killed instantly, and Eli was severely injured. Kellie shares her heartbreaking story, and how…
Patrick Henry Hughes played his trumpet in the marching band at the University of Louisville, despite never having seen a game and being wheelchair bond. But he’s never seen himself as having disabilities, but rather abilities, something his father instilled in him since he was born. Patrick was born blind and is also unable to…
This is an incredible story of courage and perseverance! Kayla Montgomery has become one of the best young long distance runners in the United States, despite having multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a devastating disease that attacks the central nervous system and affects the limbs, muscles and body’s coordination. There is no known cure for…
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