Nike Partners With Disabled Teen to Create Easy-Entry Shoe
When a teenager with cerebral palsy wrote to Nike requesting a shoe for people with limited hand function, the company decided to ‘Just Do It'.
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Former Football Star Conquers Addiction, Devotes Himself to Helping Others
Aaron Taylor leaves his life of binge drinking -- get this -- and also leaves his life as a well-paid star in television sportscasting to go for a high that comes from helping others.
Inspired by Young Go-kart Racer, Jeff Gordon Lends a Hand
When a 7-year-old learned his friend had cancer, he decded he could help raise money by racing go-karts. One of the boy's heroes, Nascar racer Jeff Gordon, heard about his campaign and decided to help.
Inspired by Young Go-kart Racer, Jeff Gordon Lends a Hand
When a 7-year-old learned his friend had cancer, he decded he could help raise money by racing go-karts. One of the boy's heroes, Nascar racer Jeff Gordon, heard about his campaign and decided to help.
Small Statured Football Star is on Anti-Bullying, Pro-Kindness Crusade
I knew something had to be done, said Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, whose foundation was adrift without a focus. The final straw came on Easter Sunday when a 15-year-old girl in nearby Maryland took her own life after months of cyber-bullying. Thus began this 5-foot-8 running back's pro-kindness crusade.
Baseball Star Moved to Give Shirt off his Back to Terminally Ill Fan (WATCH)
After a three-year battle with cancer, Joshua Jones may be in his final days. A group of family and friends pooled their money to buy four front-row seats so he could see his beloved Dodgers one last time. Dodger player Matt Kemp had promised to sign an autograph after the game, but instead was moved to do more, including giving the shirt off his back -- and his shoes.
Four Million-dollar Donations From Center Court for Tornado Relief
A 'hail mary' pass from professional basketball arenas to the Oklahoma tornado victims has resulted in four million-dollar donations, beginning with Kevin Durant, a player with the Oklahoma City Thunder, who donated $1 million to Red Cross relief efforts through his foundation.
Mark Cuban Funds Dream Wedding for Texas Woman w/ Ovarian Cancer
Some people hate Dallas Mavericks' team owner Mark Cuban and his brash exterior, but here is one reason to love him. He made a dream come true for a Texas woman with cancer.
Athelete's Generous Gesture to Grieving Family
The quarterback for the NFL Minnesota Vikings, Christian Ponder, and his wife were in the right place at the right time recently to help a family coping with tragedy.
Women's Basketball Team First Ever to Go Undefeated (40-0) and Win NCAA Title
The Baylor University Lady Bears left no doubt last night who reigns as the best team in the country. In fact, they're perfect. A dominating victory over Notre Dame (80-61) in the NCAA women's basketball championship on Tuesday night, capped a 40-0 season for the Waco, Texas team.
20 Reasons Why People Are Seriously Amazing: BuzzFeed Video Clips
Buzzfeed threw together some tiny video clips of people doing amazing things, like turning one's morning toast-making experience into sublime artistic expression, and waterskiing on one's hands.
High School Track Coach Reports Error That Leads To Loss Of State Title
Coach Derek Herber had gone into the record books for having steered his boys track and field team to a second consecutive Division 2 outdoor championship, in his final season as coach. But when Herber checked the details of the scoring later that night he found that something didn't add up. He had uncovered an error.
Super Bowl: Peyton Manning Signing was Denver Broncos' Gamble that Paid Off Big
The Broncos' decision to sign Manning in March 2012 — after he'd had four surgeries on his neck, missed the entire 2011 season and was released by the Indianapolis Colts — has paid off handsomely. They earned a spot in the final game of the season and a chance to win the Super Bowl trophy.
76ers Surprise Autistic Boy With Replacement Basketball Hoop
When the Philadelphia 76ers heard the news story on TV about an autistic boy in Mt. Airy who had his basketball hoop stolen, they sprang into action to replace the hoop, and more.
Football Pro Steps in as Prom Date for Girl Suffering From Spina Bifida
Generally, you wouldn't want to hear that an NFL player went out on date with an eighth-grader. But that's not the case with this story out of Morgantown, W.Va. That's where Chicago Bears rookie J.T. Thomas stepped in and took the girl, who suffers from spina bifida, to her prom.
'Greatest' American Hockey Player Calls it a Career
The highest-scoring American-born player in National Hockey League history officially bid adieu to the game on Friday. In a tearful speech, Mike Modano announced his retirement having scored 1,374 points, as the all-time goal-scoring and points leader of all American-born players.
Stray Dog Joined Thousand Mile Cycling Race, is Adopted at the Finish Line
A stray dog has run alongside cyclists on their 1000-mile journey across China after a rider gave him some food. He ran alongside them for 24 days, covering up to 37 miles a day. Remarkably, the dog was indefatigable throughout the rest of the adventure and climbed over 10 mountains along the route.
Major League Baseball Player Thrills Child in the Stands who has Autism
Last week, Kansas City Royals baseball player Jeff Francoeur took time out from batting practice to say hello to an excited young fan -- a child with autism. According to a heartwarming thank-you note from the child's mother, Francouer signed the 7-year-old boy's hat, chatted with him, and posed for a picture. This isn't the first time that he has won admiration from fans for his quirky good deeds.
Runner Without a Country to Compete at Olympics
A fearful refugee, Guor Marial ran for his life to escape a Sudanese child labour camp. Now he will get to run at the Olympics after winning an appeal to the International Olympic Committee. The 28-year-old marathoner was cleared by the IOC to compete at the London Games under the Olympic flag.
Olympic Runner Rises Out of Poverty
World champion Lolo Jones will be making news this weekend, showing off her speed and fighting spirit as she makes her third attempt to qualify for Team USA with the ultimate goal of winning gold at the 2012 London Games to make her mom proud of the champion she created. I always wanted to use track as a way to get out of poverty, she says.
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