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2 Girls Spread Love And Comfort To Children In Need With Handmade Blankets.
Corinne Sanders |
Jul 5, 2020
Lucy Blaylock and Tori Holmes live nearly 800 miles apart, but together, they are brightening other children's days with handmade "hugs." The girls have plenty...
Read more5-Yr-Old With Rare Brain Condition Takes 1st Steps In Adorable Video.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jun 19, 2020
Seeing a child reach any major milestone is emotional in and of itself, but seeing them reach it after countless hours of hard work is...
Read moreWoman With Rare Form Of Dwarfism Says Changing The World Starts With “Looking Up.”
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 17, 2020
We all have at least one person we look up to, but Michele Sullivan looks up to almost everyone – literally and figuratively. At just...
Read moreSeattle Cop Is Helping Special Olympians Stay Fit At Home.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
May 23, 2020
When life gets stressful, maintaining a regular exercise regime is more important than ever. Sheriff's deputy Kristi Bridgman of Seattle, Washington, has been volunteering with...
Read more23-Yr-Old With One Of World’s Rarest Diseases Goes Through Life With Contagious Joy.
Ashley Ziegler |
May 12, 2020
Michelle Kish could make just about anyone smile. The 23-year-old from Illinois was born with Hallermann-Streiff syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects 1 in...
Read moreKaty Perry Breaks Down When Resilient “American Idol” Contestant Returns After Seizure.
Ashley Ziegler |
Mar 30, 2020
In seventh grade, MaKayla Brownlee was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, a condition that causes her seizures when she feels extremely stressed. Now, the 17-year-old won't...
Read moreWoman With Cystic Fibrosis Shares Cutest Bond With Special Needs Rescue Cat.
Corinne Sanders |
Mar 19, 2020
Margot Riemer of Israel felt an instant connection when she first saw a photo of Zimes. Like every animal featured in adoption ads, the kitten...
Read moreTherapist Opens Horse Stable To Help Kids With Disabilities Find Healing.
Ashley Ziegler |
Mar 16, 2020
After coping with PTSD as a child and working as a certified PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) therapist for two years, Kristi Huddleston took...
Read moreFirefighter Rallies Community To Build Ramp For 12-Yr-Old In Wheelchair.
Ashley Ziegler |
Mar 13, 2020
Eight years ago, fire medic Jerome Mourelatos met 12-year-old Sean Findley for the first time. They quickly developed a friendship, and now Jerome says, "This...
Read moreRestaurant Owner Goes Above And Beyond For Family Of 10 After Delivery Mishap.
Corinne Sanders |
Mar 11, 2020
Date nights are a rarity for Lisa and Jon West. The Ohio couple has quite a bit on their plate. Not only are they the...
Read moreBaby Smiles For The 1st Time After 2 Open-Heart Surgeries.
Corinne Sanders |
Mar 11, 2020
Theodore Nelson came into the world with half a heart – and twice the fight. The 6-month-old has spent his entire life in the hospital,...
Read more13-Yr-Old Harpist Soothes Preemies In Hospital With Music.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 10, 2020
Harps can be incredibly soothing. Hannah Burnett, a 13-year-old from Australia, understands this well. She's only been playing the stringed instrument for a year and...
Read moreVet Quits Practice To Help Homeless People Care For Their Pets.
Ashley Ziegler |
Mar 8, 2020
Veterinarian, Dr. Kwane Stewart has treated a lot of pets in the 20+ years of his career. But, the ones that stick out the most...
Read more4-Yr-Old With Down Syndrome Conquers Fear By Walking Down Stairs For 1st Time.
Corinne Sanders |
Mar 8, 2020
Love is all Kavita Baluni and Himanshu Kaktwan felt when they first saw photos of 15-month-old Veda. While their parents warned them against adopting a...
Read moreWoman Gives 7 Dogs With Special Needs Forever Home In Honor Of Late German Shepherd.
Corinne Sanders |
Mar 7, 2020
Finding homes for pets with special needs can be tough. But the Fowler residence in Mendon, Vermont, is home to many. Meet the Fowler Herd,...
Read moreScientist Studying Blind Piano Prodigy’s Brain Finds Stunning Results.
Corinne Sanders |
Mar 6, 2020
Matthew Whitaker's brain is wired for greatness. Despite receiving a less than 50 percent chance of survival, Matthew has defied the odds – and then...
Read moreToddler With Spina Bifida Lights Up When She Gets Barbie That Looks Just Like Her.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 4, 2020
The days when all Barbie dolls looked the same are long gone. For many years, people complained that the classic blonde dolls displayed unrealistic body...
Read more14-Yr-Old Wakes Up At 5 A.M. And Bakes To Help Mom With Medical Bills.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 28, 2020
In 2017, Tina Hernandez of Houston, Texas, experienced serious health concerns that left her in the hospital for three months. To keep their family afloat,...
Read moreStrangers Send 1000s Of Dog Photos To Man With Special Needs After Seeing Sweet Post.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 25, 2020
There's nothing Tyler Ford loves more than dogs. His mom Shanda thinks it's because of his pure heart. The 21-year-old from North Carolina has a...
Read moreToddler Born Without Hip Sockets Defies The Odds By Taking 1st Steps.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 24, 2020
When Jennifer and Matt Hayes saw a photo of Ava through the Special Angels Adoption program, they fell so deeply in love that nothing could...
Read moreTeen With Special Needs Lights Up When Football Players Surprise Him With Special Gift.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 22, 2020
Being on a team means recognizing that every member has an important role. While he may not have played in any game of Carmel High...
Read moreArtist Hand-Paints Medical Helmets And Turns Them Into Cheerful Works Of Art For Babies.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 15, 2020
Paula Lazardo never planned to paint baby helmets for a living, but life has a funny way of taking us right where we need to...
Read moreWhen Kids With Special Needs Didn’t Have Sports Team, These Texas Moms Made One.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 7, 2020
Oftentimes, we look around our communities and realize something is missing. Amber Stockard, a therapist and mom of three from Texas, recently experienced this. Her...
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