News & Features Archive

• February 20 2011

  4-Year-Old Hero Averie Carrion Tunnels Through Snow to Get Help for Family

  After a car accident left her mother unconscious, Averie Carrion dug her way through a snow bank and walked a quarter mile in search of help. Read More

• February 17 2011

  ARCH Rescue Group Saves Animals in Haiti after Quake

  Since the earthquake in Haiti, a group called Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) has been working to rescue animals and stop their diseases from spreading to humans -- and their success has been remarkable. Read More

• February 14 2011

  Port Charlotte Pit Bull Rescues Woman and Child from Attacker

  A pit bull mix nicknamed Angel saved a woman and her toddler from a man with a knife earlier this month. Now, the woman wants to adopt him. Read More

• February 08 2011

  Ralph Morris, 90, Delivers Food to Needy for Meals on Wheels

  90-year--old Ralph Morris delivers food each week for his local Meals on Wheels non-profit branch. Read More

• February 01 2011

  Heroes Saving the Lives of Homeless Pets

  Learn about people and organizations working to save the lives of homeless pets. Read More

• January 27 2011

  Craftsman Amnon Weinstein Makes Holocaust Violins Sing Again

  Artisan Amnon Weinstein has located and restored violins that belonged to Holocaust victims, then brought them to be played in orchestras all over the world. Read More

• January 26 2011

  Dog Takes Bullets for Owner in Carjacking Attack

  A dog named Max shielded his owner, Osmar Persisco of Garibaldi, Brazil, in a carjacking attack. Read More

• January 24 2011

  Comeback Kids: Five Athletes Who Returned in Style

  Learn about professional athletes' amazing second acts. Read More

• January 17 2011

  Australian Homeless Give Their Last Dimes to Support Victims of Queensland Floods

  Homeless people in Sydney, Australia, chipped in to make a donation in support of victims of the Queensland flooding. Read More

• January 13 2011

  Jordan Rice, 13, Sacrifices Life to Save Brother in Queensland Flood

  When the town of Toowoomba flooded, 13-year-old Jordan Rice bravely asked for his brother to be rescued first. Read More

• January 11 2011

  Child Cancer Hero Ryan Lamantia Inspires a Leukemia Survivor

  Walter Wetzel, now 17, had always thought about the little boy with a brain tumor who'd inspired him to get better while he was suffering from leukemia. Read More

• January 09 2011

  20-Year-Old Intern Daniel Hernandez Likely Saved Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ Life

  Daniel Hernandez, a new intern, used his medical training to keep Rep. Giffords alive until paramedics arrived after the tragic shooting in Tucson. Read More

• January 03 2011

  “Walking Mother” Chen Yurong Walks 2,000km to Save Son’s Life

  In order to give part of her liver to her dying son, Chen Yurong committed to walking 10 kilometers every day. Read More

• December 30 2010

  In Memoriam: Isabelle Caro, Nolita Model Who Took Stand Against Anorexia

  Isabelle Caro, who went public with her anorexia nervosa struggle, has passed away at age 28. Read More

• December 22 2010

  Living Philanthropic: How Microphilanthropists Like Carlos Garcia Can Change the World

  Carlos Garcia is one of the new microphilanthropists, donating small amounts of money to charity every day. Read More

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