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