For two decades Mickey Wheeley has delivered the mail to the same residents every day, so he knows something about these apartment dwellers. The observant letter carrier became suspicious when the mail began piling up in one of the boxes, which included the resident's medication. It was lucky he did - and took action.
Increasingly tinkerers and hobbyists are proving they are more than equal to the corporate world, and their efforts are challenging the traditional methods of manufacturing. From the 15-year-old high school student who created a pancreatic cancer test using Google as a research tool, to people making money from home-made electronic devices, citizens are most definitely doing it for themselves.
One night last month, Russell, who was unable to sleep, climbed out of bed and sat down at his computer to do some late night eBay searching. Russell, who lives in Southland, Texas, says that every so often he'd do a search for his 1967 Austin Healey, a beloved sports car that was stolen in 1970.
A freak accident during her bachelorette party left Rachel Chapman in a wheelchair. Despite the upheaval, there was never any doubt the two would get married.Last week Rachel finally got to wear her wedding dress, at an marriage ceremony and reception donated by the folks at 1-800-Registry, who heard their story on the Today show.
If you are a mom or dad, and feel guilty about not cleaning your house often enough, relax. You've been doing the best thing for your kids' health!
A fall led this man to invent a glow-in-the-dark toilet seat so you can safely navigate your bathroom at night, without having to turn on the lights.
This superhero wife got the surprise of a lifetime when she discovered that the arduous home-moving process was done for her by a television show crew and friends.
"A two-year-old girl saved her mother after she collapsed by telling the emergency operator their name and address and tending to the woman as they waited for an ambulance."
"A Queensland schoolgirl who police say may have saved the lives of a busload of students with her quick wits and steely nerve has shrugged off her bravery, saying it was just common sense."
Ben Underwood had cancer in his eyes at age two and lost his sight. But, he doesn't "see" himself as blind. He plays just like other kids and he uses echo-location to see.
With $10,000 he saved from doing odd jobs, a 17 year-old boy from Truman, Minnesota is stocking the empty grocery shelves on Main Street to try to revitalize the dying town.
Alpha Achievers are celebrating 10 years of encouraging academic excellence among ethnic minority male high school students in Howard County, Maryland.
For the 4th year in a row, a British School teacher has inspired her students to raise thousands of dollars -- this year, more than $7,000 -- to provide a merry Christmas to less fortunate families in the Houston area.
Natalie decided at 13 she wanted to be a dancer. Only problem was one of her legs was artificial below the knee. Now, she dances better than other girls with two legs winning a spot in the senior company
After received nearly 1,500 nominations for its 2006 Build-A-Bear Workshop Huggable Heroes program, twelve inspiring kids have been recognized for their outstanding efforts to change the world. Welland Burnside, 18, starting Suitcases for Kids, so that children moving from one foster home to another wouldn't have to carry their belongings in black garbage bags.
Akrit is an incredible boy, aged 12, living in India who performed his first sugery at 7. Now he works with 76 adults on his theoretical cure for cancer. He sees his duty as stoppin all the suffering in the world.
The HERO campaign strives to better the lives of children who have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. Today it launches its HERO Youth Ambassador Program by bringing 12 teens to Namibia and South Africa to make a difference in HIV/AIDS-affected communities.
A 6 year old boy saves his kid brother from a cougar who was about to attack. Instead of taking 3 steps into the house, he ran 40 feet past the cat to gather up his brother.
Everyone could use a helping hand every once in a while, and for Danny Harkins, this was a perfect time for a helping hand. Without the three boys there to help, he could have died. Thankfully, some people are kind enough to watch out for one another and keep everyone safe. . . Check out the picture of Danny hugging his heroes! Free registration is requ
June 3, 2005 - Kids everywhere are helping out around communities. These children have done things such as volunteering, raising money for patients with cancer, even helping out at the local YMCA. Whatever the reason may be, whether it’s to help the ill or just to put a smile on someone else’s face, it’s nice to know that children can make a difference in the world.
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