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• 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

• April 27 2009

  Would-Be Heart Recipient Donates Face to Disfigured Man

  Joseph Helfgot was about to receive a long-awaited heart donation -- but after he died on the operating table, he helped provide life and hope to several other patients. Read More

• December 29 2008

  Teen Boy Helps Women of Darfur By Buying Stoves

  A teenage boy has come up with a solution to help protect the women of Darfur: purchasing fuel-efficient stoves for the camps. Read More

• November 19 2008

  16-Year-Old Sails Solo Around the World

  Most of us can't even drive a car on our own by the time we're 16. But teenager Michael Perham, from Hertfordshire, England, has a much bigger goal than a simple drive around the block: he plans to become the youngest person to finish a solo sailing trip around the world. Read More

• November 17 2008

  Man Climbs Sears Tower 4 Times for Charity

  Very few of us will willingly go up 103 sets of steps -- but 22-year-old Nick Wirsching did. Four times in a row, in fact. Read More

• November 09 2008

  Dying Boy’s Last Wish Is to Help Homeless

  A boy with leukemia's dying wish is to help others survive, with a mission to provide food to the residents of a nearby homeless camp. Read More

• October 01 2008

  Man Fights Shark to Rescue His Dog

  Most people wouldn’t voluntarily mess with a shark. But when it’s about to devour your best friend, what else can you do? Read More

• September 16 2008

  Boy Wins ‘Extreme Train Makeover’

  A 12-year-old recently won an 'Extreme Train Makeover' to make rail cars accessible to people with handicaps. Read More

• August 25 2008

  100-Year-Old Woman Still an Active Volunteer

  100-year-old Betty Lowe spends her days shifting between volunteering at a charity WRS shop at a hospital in her native Salford, England, and helping out with Britain's version of the Girl Scouts, the Girl Guides - a group she's been a member of for 89 years. Read More

• August 24 2008

  Dog Rescues Abandoned Baby

  Last week in Argentina, a dog saved the life of an abandoned baby, picking him up and taking him to her own den. Read More

• August 18 2008

  41-Year-Old Swimmer Wins Olympic Silver Medal

  While the world is abuzz with the news of swimmer Michael Phelps' jaw-dropping eight gold medals, there's another Olympic athlete setting a new world record - and even though she didn't win first place in the event, American relay swimmer Dara Torres is at the top of our list. Read More

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