Typically, males and females are strictly segregated from mixing together in Afghani culture. But thanks to Australian Oliver Percovich, Kabul children from all backgrounds are creating a common bond—on wheels. More »
Everyone knows the importance of customer service. But a bank manager in Midland, Michigan went above and beyond the call of duty by putting a stop to a scam against one of his bank's elderly customers, protecting other victims from losing millions. More »
At the age of 17, Zac Sunderland has just become the world's youngest person to ever complete a solo sailing expedition around the world. More »
By the age of 20, Jason Becker was already a guitar legend—but after being diagnosed with ALS, he lost his mobility and was told he would have just several years to live. 20 years after that awful diagnosis, this inspiring man is still going strong and creating beautiful music. More »
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. More »
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 »