Category: Top Stories
“Walking with Brandon” – South African Gymnast Brandon Beack Fights to Overcome Paralysis One Step at a Time
Brandon Beack, a teenager from Cape Town, South Africa, was well on his way to achieving his dream of competing in gymnastics at the Olympics. He was talented, dedicated and ready to take on the world... Read More
Allie Gleason, a Teen with Asperger’s Syndrome, Explains Why Playing Sports is Great for Kids with Autism
When I got up on the block for my first “real” race as part of my high school swim team, I was so nervous. In fact, stepping off the block crossed my mind more than once. Just before taking my mar... Read More
Valerie Jensen Opens Movie Theater that Employs & Empowers People with Disabilities
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”
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
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
Colbie Caillat Inspires Young Girls & Women to Love Themselves Through Hit Song “Try”
In today’s world, a few things come to mind when I think of the word “beauty”: photoshop, perfection, makeup, skinny, flawless, weight loss, botox, liposuction, face lift. Though the... Read More
29-Year Old Trion Lias, Born Blind, Earns His Black Belt in Karate
Have you ever done karate? I haven’t, but I’ve always been fascinated by people who do. As an avid watcher of “The Karate Kid” movie series, I’ve always loved inspiring k... Read More
SURFice Dog Ricochet Helps Disabled Kids Smile – She Takes Them Surfing
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