From A “Mental Prison” To Freedom: How Cleft Care Changed This Child’s Life Forever.
Muswamba wanted nothing more than to have her son, Nkunda, get surgery to heal his cleft. Unfortunately, living in a remote village in the Democratic...
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Goldie The Pufferfish Is All Smiles After Her Successful Dental Surgery.
Kelsey Bjork |
Feb 3, 2022
It may not seem like we have much in common with fish, but it turns out they need to visit the dentist just like we...
Read moreThis Plastic Surgeon Is Transforming Lives — And Smiles — 1 Child At A Time.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 12, 2021
We often think of plastic surgery as something wealthy people do to retain their youth or improve their looks, but it's a crucial form of...
Read moreThis 10-Yr-Old Is Baking For A Cause And His Skills Take The Cake.
Kelsey Bjork |
Dec 8, 2021
JoaquÃn Nahuel's road to recovery has been long and uncertain, but he's managed to find a way to utilize his talent and passion for baking...
Read moreBaby Undergoes Same Rare Brain Surgery As Her Dad Almost 3 Decades Later.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 9, 2021
As the old saying goes, "Like father, like daughter." Charlotte Misko takes after her dad, Zeb Misko, in many ways. In addition to having her...
Read morePuppy With Upside-Down Paws Undergoes Innovative Surgery To Turn Her Life Around.
Kelsey Bjork |
Oct 4, 2021
Thanks to expert veterinarians, a sweet puppy is able to walk normally for the first time in her life. In May 2021, an animal rescue...
Read moreDoctors Pull Off 12-Hour “Surgical Triumph” On 6-Yr-Old With Life-Threatening Tumor.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 3, 2021
A group of doctors finally freed a 6-year-old girl from the massive facial tumor that was threatening her life. Nagalem Alafa of Ethiopia was born...
Read moreTotal Stranger Gives Away Vaccine Appointment To Help Neighbor In Need.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 6, 2021
Emily Johnson of Austin, Texas, has suffered from severe aortic valve regurgitation since 2003. By early 2021, her fatigue and shortness of breath had gotten...
Read moreK9 Officer Who Was Injured During Police Chase Gets Hero’s Welcome Leaving Hospital.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 28, 2021
When it comes to TikTok stars, few are as fierce yet adorable as Arlo. Arlo is a 3-year-old German shepherd who joined the Thurston County...
Read moreGrandpa And Grandson Show Off Matching Heart Surgery Scars In Powerful Photo Shoot.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 3, 2020
James O'Leary of Sonoma County, California, was named after his grandfather, Jim Simpson. Jim has formed a tight bond with the adorable little boy, who...
Read moreBoy With Half A Heart Defies The Odds By Celebrating His 10th Birthday.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 28, 2020
On the same day Sarah and Matthew Hammitt welcomed their son Bowen into the world, they had to come to terms with the fact that...
Read moreNebraska Surgeon Lets Patients Pay For Their Procedures With Community Service.
Ashley Ziegler |
Oct 15, 2020
Medical care in the U.S. isn't cheap. Surgical procedures can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars, forcing many people to make difficult financial decisions...
Read moreMom Has Best Reaction When She Hears Son After Doctors Said He’d Never Speak Again.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 11, 2020
It's easy to take good health for granted, which is why each setback reminds us how important it is to be thankful every day. For...
Read more92-Yr-Old Has Sweetest Reaction When Family Throws Her Surprise Parade.
Ashley Ziegler |
Oct 5, 2020
Back in January, Jillian Escoto's grandma "Onnie" turned 92 years old. Not long after, the novel coronavirus pandemic quarantine began and kept her separated from...
Read moreDoctor Teams Up With Patient For Sweetest Duet Just 2 Days Before His Heart Surgery.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 18, 2020
Something about music has the ability to lift our spirits and heal our troubled minds. Musician Sean K. Tiwanak relies on various melodies to get...
Read more2 Yrs After Brain Surgery, Teen Qualifies For State Wrestling Tournament.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jul 9, 2020
When he was 10 years old, Dathan Wickson Jr. of Illinois hit his head on a coffee table and cracked his skull. The injury went...
Read moreBullied Girl Starts “The Art Of Kindness” To Spread Inclusivity.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jun 27, 2020
Rena Rosen was born with a cleft lip and palate and craniosynostosis, which often left her feeling different from other kids. As she grew up,...
Read moreSuperheroes Unite To Send Kind Words To 12-Yr-Old Recovering From Brain Surgery.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 7, 2020
A boy from Akron, Ohio, just got a super boost from some of his favorite heroes! Anthony is recovering from emergency surgery after developing a...
Read moreBeauty Shop Employee Gave Her Boss A Kidney — So He Thanks Her With Gift Of Salon.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 16, 2020
When Acia Williams agreed to give her boss a kidney it was a truly selfless act. Acia has worked as a manager in one of...
Read moreWoman Who Had Lifesaving 5-Organ Transplant Finally Meets Donor’s Family.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 7, 2020
In 2014, Haley (Hodgen) Okuley was training for a half-marathon when she wasn't feeling quite right. Eventually, she became so ill she needed emergency surgery,...
Read moreMan Who Survived Roadside Heart Surgery Learns To Walk Again For Daughter’s Wedding.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 6, 2020
It would be no exaggeration to say it’s a miracle John O'Brien is alive today. If we know one thing about the 48-year-old from Cheshire,...
Read moreVideo Of Grandpa Painting Granddaughter’s Nails After Surgery Has Everyone Melting.
Corinne Sanders |
Aug 8, 2019
Nobody understands what a true blessing grandparents are more than the people lucky enough to spend time with them. Ayla Winter-White is happy to count...
Read moreViral “David After Dentist” Gets Into Dream College And School Has Hilarious Response.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 28, 2019
It's hard to believe that it's been 10 years since we first met "David After Dentist." The year was 2009, David Devore had absolutely no...
Read moreTeen Who Lost Teeth In Skateboarding Accident Breaks Down Seeing New Smile.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 14, 2019
Never underestimate the power of a great smile to bolster your self-esteem and confidence. A teenage skateboarder was devastated when he suffered an accident where...
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