Artists Help Boy, 12, Curate Major Art Show for Bullying Cause
A superfan of all things art in Los Angeles, Cooper Berella, wanted one thing only for his 12th birthday -- to be able to curate an art show for his favorite cause.
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Racing Team Helps Boy Fulfill Dream: A New Bionic Hand
A 14-year-old British boy born without a hand is getting his wish after writing to the boss of his favorite Formula One racing team, Ross Brawn, who had previously been a student at the boy's school. The high-tech bionic hand costs £30,000, and the boy's family had nowhere near the money to purchase the advanced equipment. His plucky letter moved Mr. Brawn to action.
Young Baseball Fan's Act of Generosity Caught on TV
TV cameras were focused on two boys who tried to catch the same ball at an Arizona Diamondbacks game. The gesture of kindness displayed afterward surprised the broadcast announcers in the booth. The boy's generosity was paid back tenfold, as the baseball club rewarded him for his good deed.
Teen Inventor Conquers Invasive Kudzu Vine
Jacob Schindler spends his days battling -- and defeating -- kudzu, an invasive plant native to Asia that has overrun millions of acres of land throughout the Southern United States. His school science project led to the discovery that injecting helium at the root of the menacing vine effectively kills it.
Thousands Honor 9-Year-old's Memory with $331,000 to her Charity
One month before she was fatally injured in a car crash last week, Rachel had made it known that all she wanted for her 12th birthday was donations toward her goal of raising $300 to bring clean water to African villagers. After she died, the donations poured in beyond any expectation.
Firefighters Finish Roofing for Homeowner Who Fell, Neighbors Join In
After a man fell from his roof, the rescue squad returned to his home to finish the repairs he'd started, so his family had less to worry about.
Overcoming a Disability, Young Artist Raises $220,000 for Charities
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors outstanding young do-gooders in America each year with a $6,000 cash prize and $5,000 donation to the charity of their choice. One inspiring winner is a young artist Jeffrey Hanson, living with a genetic condition that causes severe loss of vision. He has raised $220,000 for charities so far.
School Wins $100,000 for Recycling
A small Catholic school was presented with a check for one hundred thousand dollars during an an unforgettable assembly celebrating recycling. The 150 students at St. Pascal School performed beyond expectations collecting more than 300,000 containers of recyclables during a 3 month period. They beat out every other school in the country to win the title and generous check.
Despite Spell Check, Interest in Spelling Bees Is Way Up
You might think that spell check technology would make us less likely to care about developing our spelling abilities. But, since its widespread adoption in the mid-1980s, participation in the Scripps National Spelling Bee is up 74 percent. The crack spellers are doing last minute studying in Washington, DC today and 65 percent of this […]
4-year-old Painter Debuts in New York Gallery (Video)
Aelita Andre is a Russian abstract painter who has already been compared to Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Jackson Pollack -- and she is just four years old. Her parents both paint as a hobby and from the start gave her all the canvas and tubes she needed to express to her heart's content.
Boy, 9, First to Fly Solo in a Hot-air Balloon
A boy of nine has become the youngest trained pilot to fly solo in a hot-air balloon. The New Mexico boy floated for 29 minutes, landing perfectly after two years of training, showing maturity well beyond his years.
Canadian Teen Wins Top Prize for Cystic Fibrosis Discovery
A promising discovery has been made that could one day help in the fight against cystic fibrosis -- and the researcher behind it is just 16 years old.
In Reversal, School Says Teen Can Go to Prom (w/ Video)
A Connecticut high school headmaster has reversed her decision to ban a student from the prom after he broke school rules by hanging his prospective date's invitation at the school entrance in big cardboard letters.
7 Year-old Wins 'Doodle For Google' Contest
Forty finalists were chosen in the 'Doodle 4 Google' contest from more than 107,000 entries, and when public voting concluded, a 7-year-old took home the top prize with his drawing, 'Space Life'.
Talented 17 Year-old Artist and Investor Has the Ear of Buffett, Gates and Elton John
Jeffrey Hanson is a talented young artist who has plowed profits from the sale of color-splashed canvases into the stock market. Not only that, Jeffrey is a visually-impaired artist who has helped raise more than $275,000 for charities through sales of his paintings.
Chinese Teenager Carries Friend on Back for Eight Years
In Hebei, China, a teenager named Lui Shi Ching, 16 years old, has carried his friend to school daily for the last 8 years. His friend Lu Shao has a congenital disorder which makes it difficult for him to walk.
Dog Wearing Life Jacket is Found Adrift in Vast Gulf of Mexico (WATCH)
Like a needle in a haystack, this Jack Russell terrier bobbed for hours on the perilous sea, until strangers spotted him and scooped him up with a rescue.
Incarcerated Teens Build Solar Boat, Learning Life Lessons
A math and social studies teacher at Camp David Gonzales, a juvenile probation camp in California, worked tirelessly with a group of incarcerated young men to turn a kit of wooden planks into a solar-powered boat, able to compete against vessels built by high school students from across Southern California.
Teens Use Social Networking To Reunite Pair of Holocaust Survivors
While most students learn about Nazi Germany through books and movies, Naperville, Ill. middle schoolers have done real detective work to reunite two Holocaust survivors after 73 years. Madison Junior High eighth graders used Google, Facebook and databases of newspapers to bring together Edith Westerfeld of Skokie, Ill. and Gerda Katz of Seattle.
Son Brings Mom Who Grew Up In Foster Homes To Her First Prom
Just in time for Mother's Day, a story about a boy who knows there's no greater prom date than a woman who spent her life sacrificing for you.