Inspiring Stories

Everyone has their own reasons for choosing a specific career, be it medicine, firefighting or law. For one Betty Anne Waters, becoming a lawyer was a decision she simply had to make and it was one that changed her whole life. When her brother was wrongly convicted of murder, Betty and her family were dealt

Heroes come in all shapes and form and the truth is, everyone has the potential to make an impact, whether small or large. Ridvan Celik, may only be three-foot tall, but his size would not prevent him from helping others. After the destructive earthquake that hit Turkey in early November 2020, Ridvan knew he could

Sometimes, the most important moments of our lives – when we can do the most for someone else – happen in the blink of an eye. And it’s all about how we decide to react in that instant. In early 2020, Cody Byrd, a North Carolina A&T University graduate student studying computer science, was at

The recent earthquake in Istanbul, Turkey led to incalculable devastation, claiming the lives of over a hundred people while leaving over a thousand ones injured. Yet, amidst the sea of death and destruction, there was hope…and a miracle. The incredible story of a 3-year-old girl who was trapped under rubble for almost three days, before

Luke Bryan and Caroline Boyer have been married for nearly 15 years, but although their love story may appear to be picture-perfect, it’s been anything but. The truth is that the couple’s relationship is as real as it gets, which makes it all the more inspiring. Over the years, the country superstar and his leading

Elle Goodall, of Queensland, Australia, was in denial about her weight for years until she was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes during a routine check-up with her GP. “He wanted to weigh me, but the scales showed up an error message. I was too heavy for them,” she told New Idea. That’s when her doctor took

If there is one thing most of us have in common, it’s a favorite restaurant. For an Arizona-based veteran, that place is Arby’s! Doug Parker is a 98-year-old vet of World War II, and his favorite place to eat is his local Arby’s. That is why Christina Gamage and the rest of her staff at

They say no good deed goes unpunished and for one New York City dad – that proved true. After shielding his three kids from gunfire and saving their lives – he ended up losing not one, but two jobs as a result! Anthony Jefferson lost his two jobs following the gunfire at a Bronx car

Molly Gorczyca and Ryan Smith recently took part in Twitter’s “how it started/how it’s going” game by sharing the progression of their relationship over the last year. The twist? Molly found out Ryan was battling the same cancer she had been diagnosed with. What started as a simple text to her friend ended up being

Kylie Minogue has faced her share of heartbreak, but she’s always managed to come out on the other side stronger than before. Whether it was her breast cancer diagnosis or her painful split from fiancé Joshua Sasse, the Australian singer has maneuvered a number of difficult ordeals in the public eye — and spoken about