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Valerie Jensen Opens Movie Theater that Employs & Empowers People with Disabilities

Posted on March 23, 2015March 24, 2015 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
Did you know that about 80% of people with disabilities are unemployed? Though this statistic is quite disappointing to hear, there is someone amazing out there that’s changing this statistic a... Read More

“No Arms, No Legs, No Worries” – Nick Vujicic Lives an Inspiring “Life without Limbs”

Posted on February 10, 2015February 10, 2015 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
What would you do if you had no arms and no legs? How would you function? How would you get through the day? How would you resist asking “why did this happen to me?” It would be extremely ... Read More

Discover Outdoors Foundation Reaches Inner-City Kids Through Life-Changing Outdoor Experiences

Posted on January 27, 2015January 27, 2015 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
Kirk Reynolds is a Missouri native who moved to New York City with his corporate job twelve years ago. On weekends, he took friends on outdoor excursions just outside of the city, and that hobby quick... Read More

International Non-Profit, “Skateistan” Uses Skateboarding in Afghanistan, Cambodia & South Africa to Empower Youth

Posted on December 9, 2014March 24, 2015 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
When you read the news and see stories about Afghanistan, Cambodia and South Africa, unfortunately, we don’t always read the most promising headlines. Despite what the news may say, there are po... Read More

SURFice Dog Ricochet Helps Disabled Kids Smile – She Takes Them Surfing

Posted on October 20, 2014October 21, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
Have you ever seen a dog surf? Have you ever seen surfing dog Ricochet help disabled kids experience what it feels like to ride a wave into the shore? If you haven’t, take a few minutes and ... Read More

This 3-Minute Video Inspired Me to “Do Something Good Today” for Someone Else

Posted on October 9, 2014October 9, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
You just never know what a seemingly small random act of kindness can do for someone’s day, for someone’s week, for someone’s life. This 3-minute video inspired me to do something go... Read More

Love Transfusion – Connecting People Who Hurt with Those Who Care

Posted on September 17, 2014December 11, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
We all know someone who has battled an illness. Someone who has been in an accident. Someone who endures physical pain that seems insurmountable. These courageous human beings have to fight to survive... Read More

After 30 Years as a School Janitor, Gabe Sonnier Becomes a Principal

Posted on August 1, 2014August 18, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
Have you ever taken the time to say hello to the person who cleans your office building, your apartment building or your child’s school every day?  If not, you may be missing out on a chance t... Read More

Michael Franti’s Do it for the Love Foundation Gives Terminally Ill People the Gift of Live Music

Posted on June 28, 2014August 21, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
It’s always cool to see a successful musician giving back to others. An example of one of these amazingly talented and awesome human beings is Michael Franti. As lead singer of the band Michael ... Read More

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