17-Yr-Old Finds Forever Family After 24 Homes And 3,739 Days In Foster Care.
Katie Holstein of Kentucky never pictured herself taking care of a teenager when she became a foster mom three years ago, but that was before...
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This 16-Yr-Old Ballerina With No Arms Is Proving Everything Is Possible.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 29, 2020
It's all too easy to make excuses for why we can't accomplish our goals, but a young dancer who doesn't have arms is reminding us...
Read moreTeen Turns Love Of Sports Into Nonprofit And Raises Over $70K For Neighbors In Need.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 23, 2020
In 2016, seventh-grade history teacher Kelsea Turner gave her students 20 percent of their class time to work on a service project. Along with his...
Read moreMeet Emily, The Teen Who Has Been Collecting Toys For Sick Children For A Decade.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 19, 2020
Emily Meyer was just 5 years old when she was admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, New York, on Christmas night. While she...
Read moreTexas High School Opens Grocery Store Where Students Can Pay With Good Deeds.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 13, 2020
All students and staff members in this North Texas school district have access to the essentials they need to get through the novel coronavirus pandemic...
Read moreNurse Sings Beautiful Duet With Teen Battling Brain Cancer.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 8, 2020
Before getting sidetracked by cancer, Molly Oldham was your typical 19-year-old college student who dreamed of making it to Broadway. She was following that dream...
Read moreTime Names 1st “Kid Of The Year” And Her Inventions Are Inspiring Millions.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 7, 2020
Like many kids her age, 15-year-old Gitanjali Rao of Lone Tree, Colorado, has been doing a lot of baking during the novel coronavirus pandemic, but...
Read morePrisoners Raise $30K To Put Student In Need Through School.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 7, 2020
After being sentenced to 26 years to life in a California state prison, Jason Bryant was determined to turn himself around and stop causing his...
Read more18-Yr-Old With No Arms Inspires World With Her Drive To Succeed.
Corinne Sanders |
Dec 5, 2020
Donavia Walker of Winter Haven, Florida, doesn't have arms, but she's spent her entire life proving she doesn't need them! The 18-year-old was born with...
Read moreTeen Goes Viral For Showing Off Prom Dress That She Never Got To Wear.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 1, 2020
Jasmine Dauphine had dreamed about going to prom for years. The 18-year-old from Washington, D.C. spent hours scouring online retailers to find the perfect dress,...
Read more13-Yr-Old Blows Minds By Solving Rubik’s Cube In Less Than 5 Seconds.
Ashley Ziegler |
Nov 30, 2020
It's not uncommon to see a jumbled Rubik's cube sitting in someone's home collecting dust because the puzzle seems completely impossible. But that would never...
Read more2 Teens Face Off In Gorgeous Musical Battle That Leaves “Voice” Judges Stunned.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 21, 2020
It's hard to listen to Carter Rubin and Larriah Jackson without marveling at how young they are. Carter is 14, while Larriah is 15, making...
Read moreUPS Driver Arranges Special Delivery To Make Teen With Autism Smile.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 21, 2020
Like many people, Max Finn and his parents have been working and learning from their home in Jericho, Vermont, since March. Max, who is 14,...
Read more13-Yr-Old Collects Over 5,000 Masks To Keep Homeless Safe During Pandemic.
Ashley Ziegler |
Nov 14, 2020
At just 13 years old, Liem Kaplan has already spent six years serving his community in one way or another. So when the novel coronavirus...
Read moreWhen Elderly Man Can’t Afford All His Groceries, Kindhearted Teen Steps Up To Help.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 10, 2020
Teo Jordan of Covington, Kentucky, was blessed with a generous heart. The 18-year-old believes we should always give help to people who need it. That's...
Read moreThis Drum Line Is Giving Kids A Safe Place To Express Themselves And Spread Joy.
Ashley Ziegler |
Nov 10, 2020
The Blue Angels Drumline is made up of youth from the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island, New York. It's a full-scale group with kids...
Read more14-Yr-Old Defies The Odds By Transforming Food Cart Into Successful Restaurant.
Ashley Ziegler |
Nov 4, 2020
Mason Wright's work ethic started at an early age. When he was 10 and 11 years old, he'd ask for a job at the local...
Read moreVeteran Thinks His Wallet Is Lost Forever — Until 2 Teens Show Up On Security Camera.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 3, 2020
Losing your wallet is incredibly inconvenient. You have to cancel your credit cards, get new IDs, and say goodbye to any cash you might have...
Read moreParalyzed Teen Breaks Down When Neighbors Surprise Her With Epic Welcome Home Parade.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 2, 2020
Three months ago, Sarah Frei's life changed forever – but you won't hear her complaining. The 17-year-old's optimism never fails to amaze her loved ones,...
Read more16-Yr-Old Blows Everyone’s Minds With Stunning “Put Your Records On” Cover.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 1, 2020
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christian Shelton (@christiansheltonsings) on Oct 16, 2020 at 5:13pm PDT You might not have heard of...
Read moreFootball Players Help Paralyzed Teammate Score Touchdown 3 Yrs After Crash.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 22, 2020
Brady Sprik of Platte, South Dakota, has spent the last three years defying the odds and inspiring everyone around him. In one moment, the high...
Read moreMom Takes 2nd Job To Surprise Teen Son With A Car And His Reaction Is Beautiful.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 14, 2020
While it's always nice to receive an expensive gift, what really matters is the thought behind it. Several months ago, an Oklahoma mom named Carmen...
Read moreTeens Win Global Tech Competition By Developing App To Help People With Dementia.
Corinne Sanders |
Oct 13, 2020
While there is no cure for dementia yet, there are ways to make everyday life easier for people with the disease. A talented young group...
Read moreTeen With Downs Has Sweetest Reaction When She Finds Out She Made The Cheer Squad.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 10, 2020
With so many students navigating going back to school during the novel coronavirus pandemic, social activities and sports play an even more crucial role in...
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