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Student Cycles Across Canada to Support Taboo Topic: Death With Dignity

Sean Jacklin, 21, is riding his bicycle coast to coast -- 4,660 miles (7500 km) -- in an effort to shine a light on a topic many people find difficult to talk about, raising awareness and funds for the hospice movement across Canada. As the second cyclist to organize a solo tour supporting end of life care, Sean knows it is hard to raise money for something no one likes to talk about. He had already raised $10,000 before leaving the province. He had already raised $10,000 before leaving his home province of Victoria.

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NFL Stars Rally to Boy Survivor of Hudson Tragedy (Video)

National Football League players are rallying around a ten year-old boy whose mother in desperation drove him and his siblings into the river. Now that his family is gone, the boy's new extended family includes many players who are providing fun activities and financial support.

By Jeanne Goddard

06 June 34 Views

Most Charitable Athlete Gives €600K Champions League Bonus to Charity

There is a reason why Cristiano Ronaldo earned the title of most charitable athlete in the world last year-and he's proved his generosity again. The Portuguese footballer, who is considered the best soccer athlete in the world and plays for Spanish club Real Madrid, is donating his handsome bonus for winning the Champions League in […]

By Jeanne Goddard

04 June 44 Views

One-Armed High School Basketball Phenom, Landus Anderson, Soars

High school basketball player Landus Anderson is one of the top players in the state of Florida averaging an impressive 19 points-per-game. And he does it all with the use of only one arm. His parents placed a basketball in his hand when he was only three, and saw the determination that would show up in all areas of his life -- academics, community service, and sports.

By Jeanne Goddard

09 March 41 Views

Ordinary Black American Didn't Set Out to Change the World, But Did

On the first day of February, we want to take you beyond the stars of Black History Month-Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Frederick Douglas-to tell you about an extraordinary individual from Canton, Ohio who never set out to change history - but ended up doing just that. Born 100 years ago, Bill Powell […]

By Jeanne Goddard

31 January 44 Views
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