Inspiring Stories

Raashed Hall left prison with a patent. Thanks to an incredible new program in Washington D.C. he was given the tools to conceive and execute his product idea– against all odds. Hall now works as a personal trainer with around 100 clients, and is the inventor of what he calls the “Power Push-Up–” a device

Jessica Gates was honored by the American Heart Association for jump-roping her way to more than $3,000 in donations in a year for the non-profit. Jessica is just a fourth grade student, but was able to bring her total donations for the year up to a whopping $6,000. Jump Rope for Heart events are hosted

Treacher Collins syndrome affects roughly 1 in 50,000 newborns worldwide. The genetic condition happens when a gene mutates before birth, affecting how a baby’s face develops. The severity of the condition varies with each child and can affect how their cheekbones, jaws, ears, and eyelids grow and develop. It can also cause problems with breathing,

Growing up, Emily Bhatnagar didn’t have many friends. She was a shy, nervous child who often found herself on the outside. “If I’m being honest,” Emily said, “I don’t think I’ve ever felt ‘enough’ a single day in my life.” But she did have books and a loving family — her two favorite things. She

Children are capable of more than we think. They grasp information quickly and learn by observation. Recently, a 4-year-old boy from Big Lake, Minnesota was recognized with the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office Life Saving Award. The Prompt Action a 4-Year-Old Took When He Saw His Mom in Pain Photo by Mikhail Nilov Mother of 3,

It may have taken her 71 years, but Joyce Viola DeFauw is officially a college graduate. If you’d asked Joyce back in 1951 what her future held, she would have told you that she planned on finishing what she had just started — her university degree in home economics. The first one in her family

What would you do if you found a wallet stuffed with cash? Many of us would like to say we’d try and return it, but what if there was a lot of money inside? Would you be tempted to keep it? The man in this story definitely was, but in the end, he did the

James McWhorter was always known around his neighborhood in Waco, Texas for his generosity. A handyman, for lack of a better term, he was quick to help his neighbors fix up their broken fences, replace a lightbulb, or assist with the countless other chores associated with up-keeping a property. “[I did] everything- roofing, shingling, painting….

When someone breaks into your home or car, it can leave you feeling unsettled, angry, and in search of retribution. But it isn’t often that a victim feels forgiveness and understanding, which makes this story so unique. A Bungled Burglary YouTube/CBS News Earlier this year, a man in his twenties named Rashawn Turner tried to

Leadership is a quality that is hard to describe, but it’s one that you can easily recognize when you see it in action.  Whether it is in the boardroom, on the playground, or even in the sky, displays of great leadership can inspire the masses.  Recently, there was friction on a flight going from California