When 8-year-old Noah wanted to participate in his hometown’s mini-triathlon for kids, he didn’t want to cross the starting line without his best friend and brother, 6-year-old Lucas. The duo does everything together, so it only made sense to Noah that this should be no different. Unfortunately, Lucas was born with lissencephaly, a rare genetic condition that […]
Of the 30 million Americans who suffer from an eating disorder, about 20 percent die without treatment. Another 20 percent of them never fully recover even if they do seek help; they spend their lives stuck in a state of self-loathing and loneliness. This is a heartbreaking reality for many, which is exactly why what […]
This is the most heartbreaking story I’ve ever written about. It’s a story that shows the love of siblings for each other in spite of having the same abusive father. Their journey, what happened along the way, and the outcome are all unforgettable. This is worth the entire read – trust me. This is in […]
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On October 10, 2015, in Sartell, MN, a bride walked down the aisle and exchanged vows with the love of her life. There were tears, applause…the happiness was palpable. Greta Perske met Tony Hokanson four years ago through mutual friends. Phodot Photography Their ceremony at Celebration Lutheran Church was beautiful. Phodot Photography And the reception […]
Back in February, we covered a story about a Starbucks barista who learned sign language to help a deaf customer after the act of kindness quickly went viral. As it turns out, another compassionate cashier has made quite an impact on a girl in Fayetteville, North Carolina. When a woman named Cynthia stepped into Chick-fil-A […]
For one Oklahoma high school student, graduating took a lot more work than usual. Micah McDade, a senior at Okmulgee High School, was born with cerebral palsy. As his graduation drew near, he became determined to walk like everyone else as he collected his diploma. So, following months of constant practice and preparation, McDade rose […]
A few years ago, Kevin Campbell was diagnosed with a kidney disease which left him with only 4% use of the vital organs. The slow, progressive disease required him to have extensive, and painful, dialysis sessions. But what he really needed was a kidney. Despite being placed on a long waiting list, the Canada-native summoned […]
A couple of years ago, Kyle Thompson became interested in photography. Unfortunately, his anxiety prevented him from talking to people, so he opted to experiment with self-portraits. He would spend hours, even days, walking alone through forests and exploring abandoned houses. He’s been to over 50 of them. After taking hundreds of photos, he posted […]