News & Features Archive

• July 12 2009

  Paralympics Champion Kurt Fearnley Plans to Crawl the Dangerous Kokoda Trail

  The Kokoda Trail, a famous battle site in Papua New Guinea, is a treacherous 60-mile trail that many experienced hikers cannot complete. But Kurt Fearnley, who cannot use his legs, is planning to travel the entire trail by crawling it. Read More

• July 09 2009

  Man and Dogs Go On 2,000 Mile Walk to Raise Awareness of Canine Cancer

  To learn about the causes of canine cancer, one man's taken to the open road—with his two Great Pyrenees pals in tow. Read More

• July 06 2009

  Retired Doctors Help Homeless Man Get Back on His Feet

  When a retired couple realized that an acquaintance was down on his luck, they decided to open up their home and hearts to him to help him get his life together again. Read More

• June 25 2009

  The South Pole Doctor Who Treated Her Own Cancer

  In honor of her recent death, we'd like to share the story of Dr. Jerri Nielsen, a doctor who discovered she had breast cancer while working in the remote South Pole, and was forced to treat her own disease in order to survive. Read More

• June 23 2009

  Homeless Straight-A Student Receives Full Scholarship to Harvard University

  Despite bouncing from shelter to shelter, Khadijah Williams worked hard to maintain a straight-A average in school—and now it's paid off with a full scholarship to Harvard University. Read More

• June 22 2009

  Blind Adventurer Hikes Entire Appalachian Trail with Help from Strangers

  Hiking the entire Appalachian Trail is a major challenge for any outdoors enthusiast—but imagine how tough it must be for a blind man. But against all odds, Trevor Thomas managed to complete the entire hike with help from strangers he met along the way. Read More

• June 17 2009

  Adam Bender, the Child Baseball Star with One Leg

  8-year-old Adam Bender lost his leg to cancer as a baby, but his disability hasn't stopped him from becoming a star player in baseball and several other sports. Read More

• June 07 2009

  Christopher Swain: The Man Who Swims in Toxic Sludge to Save the Planet

  Environmental activist Christopher Swain is swimming through some of the world's most polluted bodies of water in order to raise awareness of the need to reform our environmental practices before it's too late. Read More

• June 02 2009

  One Rescued Dog Saves Another Dog

  Months ago, a dog named Blewett was rescued from a snowy mountain overpass. Now, he's returned the favor by helping another lost dog find safety. Read More

• June 01 2009

  Kidnapped Woman Rescued by a Pizza Delivery

  When a pizza delivery man drove 30 miles out of his way to deliver an order, he was probably hoping for a big tip—but he became a hero instead. Read More

• May 31 2009

  Five Incredible Underdog Stories

  Susan Boyle's newfound singing career is one of the most amazing underdog stories of recent times—but we've rounded up a few others that you might find just as inspiring. Read More

• May 28 2009

  Autistic 7-Year-Old Singer Wows Crowds with National Anthem Performance

  At the age of two, Gina Incandela was diagnosed with autism. But with early intervention, she flourished and discovered a passion for music—and now she's wowing crowds around the country with her amazing voice. Read More

• May 18 2009

  Shetland Sheepdog Saves Owner from Bear Attack

  When a teen girl took her two dogs for a walk in the woods near her house, an aggressive black bear tried to attack her. But her Shetland Sheepdog, Sophie, stepped in to protect her master—and almost died in the process. Read More

• May 14 2009

  Paralyzed Soldier Completes London Marathon for Charity

  Major Phil Packer, a British soldier, lost the use of his legs in the war in Iraq. But that didn't stop him from completing the 26.2-mile London Marathon. Read More

• May 12 2009

  Father “Dollar Bill” Hands Out Money to Homeless on Skid Row

  Father Maurice Chase, known as Father "Dollar Bill" has spent his Sundays talking with and giving money to homeless residents of Los Angeles' Skid Row for over 24 years. Read More

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