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Valedictorian with Nonverbal Autism Urges Fellow Graduates to 'Use Your Voice' in Powerful Speech.
Valedictorian with Nonverbal Autism Urges Fellow Graduates to 'Use Your Voice' in Powerful Speech.

WINTER PARK, Florida—Rollins College’s valedictorian, Elizabeth Bonker, recently took to the stage to address the class of 2022. She delivered a powerful speech at the school’s graduation ceremony using text-to-speech technology. "God...


June 7, 2022  |  5 comments
Crossing Guard Saves Child from Speeding Car
Crossing Guard Saves Child from Speeding Car

CECIL COUNTY, Maryland—Maryland crossing guard, Annette Goodyear, relied on her lightning-fast reflexes to pull an 11-year-old middle school student out of harm’s way. A nearby bus surveillance camera recorded the heroic act....


May 31, 2022  |  1 comment
14-Year-old Tinkered his Way to the Technology that Broadcast the Moon Landing, Bringing the Moon to Your Living Room.
14-Year-old Tinkered his Way to the Technology that Broadcast the Moon Landing, Bringing the Moon to Your Living Room.

When Philo Farnsworth was14-year-old, he wasn’t looking up at the sky while plowing the field at his father’s farm in Rigby, Idaho. He was looking down at the straight furrows that coursed...


May 24, 2022  |  0 comments
Couple’s Daily ‘Driveway Trivia’ Connects Neighbors
Couple’s Daily ‘Driveway Trivia’ Connects Neighbors

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Gene and Susan Walton created a daily quizzing game as a friendly and creative way to interact with their neighbors. The “Driveway Trivia” game provided neighbors with a welcome break from...


May 17, 2022  |  0 comments
NFL's Warrick Dunn Built 200 Homes for Single Mothers in Honor of His Mother.
NFL's Warrick Dunn Built 200 Homes for Single Mothers in Honor of His Mother.

NFL's Warrick Dunn was a high school senior when his mother, who worked in law enforcement was shot and killed leaving Warrick to care for his five brothers and sisters. In addition...


May 10, 2022  |  2 comments
13-Year-Old Boy Sells Xbox, Works Odd Jobs to Purchase Car for His Mother
13-Year-Old Boy Sells Xbox, Works Odd Jobs to Purchase Car for His Mother

FENLEY, Nevada—William Preston, 13, showed wisdom beyond his years as he found a way to help his mother. He knew she had been feeling incredible stress and financial strain, and he considered...


May 2, 2022  |  1 comment
Give Peace a Chance.  How a Mexican-American Marine negotiated peace speaking Japanese during WWll.
Give Peace a Chance. How a Mexican-American Marine negotiated peace speaking Japanese during WWll.

We don’t always realize it, but our upbringing can be our biggest advantage later on in life. What we learn from parents, friends and the community we grow up in can teach...


April 28, 2022  |  0 comments
Turning Tough News Into Hope.
Turning Tough News Into Hope.

Inspired by her Mother, 11-Year Old Girl Raised $120,000 to Help Fund Cancer Research.


April 26, 2022  |  1 comment
Couple Opens their Six-Acre Farm to Abandoned, Senior Dogs to Provide them with a Loving Home
Couple Opens their Six-Acre Farm to Abandoned, Senior Dogs to Provide them with a Loving Home

SOUTHAMPTON, N.J.—Michele Allen and her husband, Jeff, opened their six-acre farm to give abandoned senior dogs a loving place to live out their remaining years. The unique animal sanctuary is called “Monkey’s...


April 19, 2022  |  2 comments