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Dare to Be Remarkable: Living w. Spinal Muscular Atrophy

When Alyssa was 5 months old, she was diagnosed with a genetic disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). At the time of the diagnosis, the doctors told my parents I wouldn’t live past the age of 2. Today, Alyssa is a 22-year-old college graduate from Bryant University dedicated to raising awareness about SMA and inspiring others to overcome life's obstacles. ...read more

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The Wonderful Legacy Left By 18-Year-Old, Zach Sobiech

The Wonderful Legacy Left By 18-Year-Old, Zach Sobiech

If you haven't seen the mini documentary on Zach, take a look. He and his family will change how you see and live.
17 Things Grandparents Do Better
17 Things Grandparents Do Better
5 People Who Defied Odds To Pursue Their Dreams
5 People Who Defied Odds To Pursue Their Dreams
Like Jackie Robinson these trailblazers did what they loved despite not fitting the molds society had in mind for them.
50 Years of the Dream
50 Years of the Dream
Honoring 50 years since MLK delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech at Lincoln Memorial.
7 Great Black Inventors You May Not Have Heard Of
7 Great Black Inventors You May Not Have Heard Of
A small collection of the most intuitive creations by brilliant African Americans.
87 Year Old Lives Dream of Dancing With the Rockettes
87 Year Old Lives Dream of Dancing With the Rockettes
Pauline Clark, always wanted to dance on the Rockettes kickline. The Wish of a Lifetime Foundation and Brookdale Senior Living helped make her dream come true.
A 'Wall of Love' for Sandy Hook
A 'Wall of Love' for Sandy Hook
A website invites absolutely everyone to console the Sandy Hook families by contributing to a collage of photos, notes and prayers.
A Cold Reading of a Hot Book
A Cold Reading of a Hot Book
A Commuter's Love Story
A Commuter's Love Story
Find out how these 2 strangers found love while commuting!
A Daughter's Death Inspires Parents To Build Orphanage
A Daughter's Death Inspires Parents To Build Orphanage
A tragic loss spurs the creation of a much needed building in the city Grand Goave.
A Good Read on Life
A Good Read on Life
See how this inspiring girl from the South Bronx, NY is using books to make her dreams come true!
A Greener Ride
A Greener Ride
Marianne is a Lowell, Massachusetts native who loves to commute to work on her bike. Not only is it better for the environment, but Marianne says bike commuting has also given her endless possibilities in her life, enriching her love for photography and enabling her to engage with the local community.
A Mother's Journey to Light
A Mother's Journey to Light
Ida Gonzalez is a strong mother. Her son was killed serving for the US Army in Baghdad, Iraq in August 2008. Since his death, Ida's life has taken on a new purpose; empowering others
A New Chapter: Life After Divorce
A New Chapter: Life After Divorce
Throw a party to celebrate a new beginning!
A Veteran's Day Journey
A Veteran's Day Journey
America's Oldest Teacher Refuses To Retire
America's Oldest Teacher Refuses To Retire
At 99-years-old, Agnes Zhelesnik loves her work too much to give it up.
An Artist's Rediscovery
An Artist's Rediscovery
Think you're too old to learn new tricks? John Herz became an artist at age 58!
Anyone Can Sew
Anyone Can Sew
These two ladies bring people together to sew skirts for charity.
Are You Passionate?
Are You Passionate?
Awesome Person of the Week: Andrew Pilkington
Awesome Person of the Week: Andrew Pilkington
Born with cerebral palsy, Andrew does not have complete use of his fingers or arm movements but through computer technology is able to edit entirely with his nose and feet.
Ballerina Dreams
Ballerina Dreams
16-year-old Katherine Higgins chased her dreams of being a ballerina all the way from her CT hometown to Belgium!
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