Boy is Finally Rescued After Spending 12 Hours in Los Angeles Sewer System
The 13-year-old had been playing in a dilapidated building when he fell through a hole and ended up in the LA sewage system—but the whole city had his back.
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Senior Who Was Given Weeks to Live is Thriving After Baby Girl Gives Her Something to Live For
Despite 92-year-old Jean Roper being given weeks to live because of her kidney damage, she has undergone a stunning transformation since her great-granddaughter gave birth to a baby girl.
Teacher's Painstaking Microsoft Diagrams Spur Tech Company to Give Back to His Ghana School
The teacher's startlingly accurate chalkboard depiction of Microsoft Office has earned him international recognition and an outpouring of support for his school.
After Spending Years Trying to Cut Autistic Boy's Hair, Compassionate Barber Has Breakthrough
Not only was she finally able to give the boy a full haircut, but she is now able to comfortably host dozens of other clients just like Jordie Rowland.
'Superwoman' Surgeon Hikes Through Snow For 3 Hours So She Can Operate on Her Cancer Patient
Despite the country enduring freezing temperatures and mountains of snow, Lindsey Chisholm was still undaunted by the 8-mile trek from her home to the hospital.
Mom Turns $700 into a $65 Million Company After Manufacturer Calls Her 'a Stupid Woman'
An inspiring mom, Julie Deane, was determined to MAKE IT WORK, even when a powerful businessman told her she was "a stupid woman" and expected her to simply give up.
When Man Suddenly Collapses, People Line Up For 96-Minute CPR Marathon to Save Him
Whenever one of the volunteers got tired, another would jump in and pick up where they had left off.
Single Dad Walked 11 Miles to Work Every Day-Until His Co-Workers Found Out
Trenton Lewis has spent the last seven months hiking 5.5 miles to and from work every day so he could provide for his daughter - but not anymore, thanks to his caring co-workers.
Teen Paralyzed in Freak Accident 13 Years Ago is Now Competing in Pyeongchang
Andrew Kurka was a 13-year-old wrestling champion when he was paralyzed in a freak ATV-related accident. Instead of giving up, however, he is now competing in South Korea.
High School Wrestler With Down Syndrome Finishes His Final Season Totally Undefeated
Cedric was invited to join the wrestling team when he was in 8th grade – and he's been an unstoppable force, ever since.
Man Carves 5-Mile Road Through Hills For Children Struggling to Get to School
The 45-year-old vegetable seller was heartbroken to see his sons stumbling down a rocky trail every day – so he grabbed a chisel and pickax and got to work.
After 77-Game Losing Streak, Watch High School Team's Reaction to Finally Winning
It's been a long time since this high school community got to celebrate a victory – but after almost a decade of losses, they finally won.
When Little Girl's Beloved Toy Disappears, Grocery Store Workers Sift Through Landfill Until They Find It
This 3-year-old was heartbroken over her missing friend – but thankfully, three determined grocery store workers were on the case.
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.
Farmers Stay Silent During Auction So Young Man Can Win the Bid on His Long-Lost Family Farm
A profoundly humbling moment at the Auction House when farmers stayed silent so David could win the bid on his long lost family farmland.
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.
Mother Who Refused to Give Up Disabled Son Nurtures Him All the Way to Harvard
When Ding was born, doctors told his mother that it wasn't worth keeping a disabled infant – his acceptance letter to Harvard, however, says otherwise.
Street Fighter is Giving Back: 14-0, The Inspiring Story of UFC's Brian Ortega - Hispanic Athlete of the Year
Raised on the hard streets of LA, Brian Ortega now wants to use the fruits of his hard work to help others-and he's fighting for the chance to win the UFC title tonight.
Immigrant Endures Misery, But Stays Positive Until a Brilliant Idea Unlocks the American Dream
RRobbie Cabral endured years of misery searching for the American dream, but that's what ultimately led him to success, and a brilliant idea—Benjilock.
Veteran Who Was Given 4 Months to Live Transforms Polluted Creek - and Lives 27 Years Longer Because of It
Jon Beal dedicated himself to nursing a polluted creek back to health-and his passion ended up extending his own life decades beyond a doctor's diagnosis.
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