Coal Miner Plucks Woman Out of Her Car Moments Before it Went Up in Flames
Coal miner John Burkes pulled Mercedes Boggs from her crashed car just moments before it went in flames in Kentucky.
Determination
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Watch Arizona Woman Frantically Pounding on Door to Save Family From Fire Just Before Roof Collapses
An Arizona woman was determined to save her neighbors from a house fire—and the timely rescue was caught on the family's doorbell camera.
Young Girl Accidentally Runs a Half Marathon, Wins Medal (WATCH)
Determination can carry you a long way – even if it's ten miles further than you originally bargained for.
Standing Ovation: Wheelchair-bound University Student Walks Across Stage at Graduation
The University of Portland gave a standing ovation this month to one of their own, Sam Bridgman, a finance major who was forced into a wheelchair by a condition known as Friedreich's ataxia (FA), a rare, degenerative disorder that causes progressive loss of muscle strength. It was graduation day and Sam was determined to walk across the stage to get his diploma. When he did, the entire arena lifted him up with prolonged cheers.
Inspiring Cricket Player Competes Doing Everything Without Arms -Watch
Nothing stands in the way of this young cricket player going international – not even the trials of losing both his arms in an accident.
This 14-Year-old CEO Turned Down $30 Million Offer for His Start Up
This teen's business idea was so impressive, he raised $100,000 in capital to start it and turned down a $30-million buyout offer to keep it for himself.
Man Digs Well in 40 Days For His Wife After She's Denied Water, Whole Town Benefits
Disrespected as lower class, this worker has proven that all you need is determination to accomplish the impossible.
Student Born Without Hands Just Won Handwriting Competition
This little girl is showing the world that she not only handles all her daily chores without any help or hands... she excels at penmanship, too.
First-Grader With No Hands Wins National Handwriting Award
7-year-old Annie Clark has just won a national handwriting award, even though she has no hands. The Pennsylvania first-grader was born without hands but took home the trophy and $1,000.
Twins Accepted Into 56 Colleges With $1.6M in Scholarship Money-Just for Mom
These siblings went to extreme lengths to make sure their mother would never have to sacrifice for their education ever again.
Teen Presents $18,000 Check To Injured Columbine Student
A San Francisco teen-ager who raised $18,000 by running in a road race Tuesday presented the check to one of the most seriously injured victims of the Columbine High School massacre.
Thousands Raised for Cancer Research by 8 Year-Old Girl Honoring Dad
Why did Georgetown University rename its cancer research lab in honor a donation of just $5,000? Because the money was raised by a nine year-old girl.
3rd Grade Teacher's Call and Response Lesson is Inspiring Millions (WATCH)
Jasmyn Wright gave her little students an inspiring lesson in overcoming adversity – and its memorable message is being shared all over social media.
Once Mocked for Constantly Raising His Hand in Class, Former Homeless Kid Overcomes Odds to Live Harvard Dream
Hear a great story about a teen defying the odds—despite bullying, homelessness and medical problems—to build his own success.
Hard Work Pays Off For Determined Teen Who Took the Bus to Graduation Wearing Cap and Gown
Corey Patrick had been waking up at 4AM every morning of his senior year so he could take the city bus to school in Birmingham.
3rd Grader Born Without Hands Adds Another National Award for Penmanship to Her Trophy Case
When people told Anaya Ellick that she couldn't compete for penmanship awards without hands, she picked up a pencil and proved them wrong.
Girl Given Months to Live is Saved Thanks to Determined Mom Emailing 130 Doctors for Help
After six months of unsuccessful chemotherapy, Linke Nel was told that she would not live until her second birthday. Her mom, on the other hand, believed otherwise.
After Youth Walks 7 Hours to First Day of Work, CEO Hands Over His Own Car as a Thank You
A young man's perseverance and spirit has earned him praise from around the world – and a big reward he didn't see coming.
Teacher Carries 60-Pound Student on Her Back, Not Wanting Anyone to Be Left Out of Camping Trip
Not only that, the teacher shelled out $300 of her own money so she could carry the student for the entirety of the weekend trip.
People Are Praising Young Man After He Was Spotted Running After Customer's Car With Their Order
After hurrying over to the customer's car, the 19-year-old says that he did indeed tell them that "it was his pleasure."
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