High school football players stepped in to help a freshman who’d been bullied for his clothes
Trying to fit in as a freshman in high school is never an easy task. Even under the best of circumstances, finding the right clothes …
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JK Rowling donated millions of dollars to multiple sclerosis research in honor of her late mother
It’s not magic, but it’s pretty close: “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling donated £15.3 million (about $19 million) to the University of Edinburgh so they …
A teacher turned her classroom into Hogwarts—and Harry Potter fans will love it
A Maryland teacher’s classroom is so perfectly decked out in its “Harry Potter” theme, adults are wanting to return to high school just to get …
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The University of Tennessee marching band wore t-shirts designed by a young fan who was bullied at school
Remember that story about the young University of Tennessee fan who made his own collegiate day T-shirt to support the school’s Volunteers and got teased …
A therapist helped a nonverbal boy with autism communicate with his father on an airplane
Not all communication is verbal, and no one knows this better than a professional speech-language pathologist. So when Rachel R. Romeo, a developmental neuroscientist and …
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Serena Williams opens up about her friendship with Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle has a lot going on these days, including taking care of a new baby and championing her charitable projects, but despite being a …
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University of Tennessee just offered a scholarship to the boy who was bullied for his homemade T-shirt
Here’s a rare example of good news becoming great news: On Thursday, the University of Tennessee offered four years of free tuition to a boy …
This teacher is going viral for a yard sign congratulating a student on his reading test score
When third-grader Christopher of Valley, Alabama, scored a 100% on his reading test, his teacher decided to congratulate him in a big way. Mrs. Caffie …
This adorable viral video shows two toddler best friends running to hug each other
When you finally see your best friend after being apart for a while, you just have to go in a for a big hug, right? …
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This boy gave his Disney World vacation money to Dorian victims—so Disney gave him a free trip
Jermaine Bell caught the world’s attention recently after he gave up his savings for a family trip to Disney World to help feed evacuees from …
This 5-year-old model with Down syndrome is melting hearts with his huge smile
A little boy with Down syndrome is living a large life and showing the world he can’t be stopped. Five-year-old Riley Baxter, also known as …
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A 4th grader was bullied for his homemade shirt of his favorite college team—and now the university is selling shirts with his design
When a boy was teased at school for his homemade collegiate attire, teacher Laura Snyder posted to the internet. As a result, the University of …
This couple remarried after husband with dementia forgot their wedding but fell in love with his wife all over again
Anne and Bill Duncan have been married since 2007, but three years after the couple said “I do,” Bill was diagnosed with dementia, or a …
Football players shave their heads to support their coach who is battling cancer
A coach’s role is to support the team’s players and encourage them to push themselves to greater heights than they imagined. To those outside the …
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These upperclassmen befriended a freshman after his terrible first day of school and it went viral
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This dad and daughter had the most adorable mechanic-themed photoshoot
A young child and her dad have us all crying because their birthday photos are so, so sweet. Devante Bennett-Dotson, a mechanic, celebrates his birthday …
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This bride-to-be had a secret photoshoot with her grandma before her wedding
Tara Foley couldn’t imagine her wedding day without her grandmother, Stasia Foley. But considering Stasia was 102 years old and deemed unable to travel by …
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Snow White soothed a 6-year-old boy with autism at Disney World
Any family who has traveled to Walt Disney World in the middle of summer has experienced the challenges of this vacation. Sure, it can be …
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Serena Williams won her 100th U.S. Open match
Tennis superstar Serena Williams has just accomplished a major milestone — winning her 100th U.S. Open match. On Sept. 3, she beat her opponent, Qiang Wang …
This man bought more than 100 generators to help Hurricane Dorian survivors in the Bahamas
Who is the man who purchased thousands of dollars worth of generators for the people in the Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Dorian? No one knows …
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A mini-horse and his goose friend are up for adoption together—and it’s the cutest thing we’ve seen in a long time
There’s nothing quite as “awww”-inducing as an interspecies animal friendship. The newest odd couple that’s giving us cute overload is mini-horse and his best friend, …
This teenager greets his younger brother in a costume every day when he gets off the bus
Noah Tingle is headed off to college next year, and before he leaves home, the high school senior in Central, Louisana wants to make plenty …
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This girl sold her 4-H lamb for an incredible $33,875 to help her stepdad with a brain tumor
A community in Pennsylvania offered up more than $33,000 to buy a lamb in support of a young 4-H member seeking the money to help …
This assisted living facility took ‘back-to-school’ photos of its residents and they’re amazing
There are plenty of adorable photos on social media of kids starting the new school year, but we may have just found the most endearing …
Watch these nurses sing Backstreet Boys songs to a cancer patient who missed the concert
The staff at Northside Hospital in Atlanta has proven what we already know to be true — nurses are amazing people. Amanda Coley was in …
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Little boy holds hand of classmate with autism who’s crying on first day of school
The first day of school can be intimidating for kids. And Connor Crites, an 8-year-old boy living with autism, was particularly anxious about the new …
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Disney World is getting a Mary Poppins ride and it sounds magical
In case you missed it, an epic amount of Disney news was dropped over the weekend at the 2019 D23 Expo, the “ultimate Disney fan …
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Kristen Bell thanks the doctors and nurses who treated her daughter in the ER
Emergency room visits are a common part of a parent’s life. Whether it’s a high fever, a broken bone or a coin stuck inside the …
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This dog missing for 5 years was just reunited with her family
Grab the tissues, because this sweet story will have you crying tears of joy. According to the Guilford County Animal Shelter out of North Carolina, …
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This police officer will buy a new pair of shoes for kids who can score a basket on him
A young police officer in New York is building trust in his community with a unique challenge: Score a basket on him in basketball, and …
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This seventh-grader donated the $15,000 he earned at the county fair to St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Diesel Pippert is no ordinary seventh-grader. After participating in the Huron County Fair large animal sale in his home state of Ohio, Pippert took his …
This adorable photo of service dogs watching a musical in a theater is going viral
The only thing better than a dog is a service dog. Service dogs embody all the qualities we love most about our pets: They are …
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Chip Gaines asks fans to spread kindness with these downloadable flyers
Chip and Joanna Gaines have shown their kind natures on more than one occasion. Not only have they created dream homes for others, but the …
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These are the friendliest states in the U.S.
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8 astounding ways reading changes a child’s future
Two of the best gifts you can give any child are a love of reading and access to books. Children who discover the joys of …
How reading helped change the course of one little girl’s life
Kelsie is a first-grade teacher who works with children in the early days of their reading life. She works with them on letters, sounds and …
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This teacher’s sorority sisters bought her entire classroom wish list
Back-to-school time means spending money for parents and caregivers, but also for teachers, too. In fact, nearly every teacher spends their own money outfitting their …
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Crayola offers schools a free marker recycling program
If you’re an educator who’d like to keep all those markers your kids use out of landfills, take note! There’s a free recycling program from …
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Couple shares inspiring before-and-after photos to celebrate beating meth addiction
In late 2016, Brent and Ashley Walker were young and in love — but their relationship was complicated by both drug addiction and jail time. …
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This photographer captured a double rainbow and lightning in the same photo
Seeing a rainbow after a storm passes is already a rare experience. Seeing a double rainbow is even rarer. One lucky photographer in western Kentucky’s …
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Actor Danny Trejo rescued a baby trapped in an overturned vehicle
A scary situation in northern Los Angeles was made a little less frightening thanks to the heroic effort of a popular actor who was nearby. …
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10-year-old girl wins Jay Leno’s golden buzzer on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Emanne Beasha, a 10-year-old girl Jordanian girl living in Florida, might have felt some nerves before she took the “America’s Got Talent” stage for the …
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This boy made a shirt that said ‘I will be your friend’ for the first day of school
On the first day of school, everyone is out to make a good impression. Blake Rajahn, a first-grader at North Fayette Elementary in Fayetteville, Georgia, …
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This baseball fan hit 96 mph on the stadium radar and now he’s signing an MLB contract
Deep in the imagination of many professional sports fans rests the dream of playing in the big leagues. What fan hasn’t pictured that moment running …
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107-year-old woman says the secret to a long life is never getting married
If it’s a long life you want, one energetic woman who turned 107 this year has some advice: Never get married. Louise Signore lives in …
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This 4-year-old girl summited all 46 peaks in the Adirondacks
Reaching the summit of one peak, at any age, is truly impressive. When one climber knocks off every mountain in the range, that’s cause for …
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A baby southern white rhino was born at the San Diego Zoo—here’s why that’s a big deal
In a huge win for conservation efforts, a southern white rhino calf was born at the San Diego Zoo on Aug. 28. The mother, Victoria, …
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This man is biking 6,500 miles to raise $650,000 for Parkinson’s research
As Joe Motz prepares for his 65th birthday, he’s also gearing up for a 6,500-mile journey to raise awareness and support for patients with Parkinson’s …
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Son surprises parents with his college diploma — watch the moving video
They’ve always said that the greatest gift you can ever gift your parents is the gift of education. I’ve planned for this moment for so …
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This football team showed up for a boy’s birthday party after learning he only got 1 RSVP from his classmates
For his ninth birthday, Christian Larsen wanted a birthday party with all of his classmates. Larsen has autism, and according to his mom, Lindsay, has …
This family bought out a local Payless store to provide shoes for kids in need
Carrie Jernigan, a lawyer and a mom of three, walked into Payless ShoeSource expecting to score some deals on shoes for her three children. Payless …
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