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How A Stick Of Gum Led To A Life-Saving Kidney Donation - And A National Movement

July 16, 2025 / 6,164 views

In September 2013, Brian Martindale entered a store and read a newspaper about a 10 year old girl who needed a kidney transplant. Moved by her story, he donated his own. Nine years later he founded the nonprofit, Kidneys for Kids.

Mother And Daughter Saved By Stranger In Kayaking Catastrophe

July 15, 2025 / 4,230 views

Today's good news story comes from Giles County, Virginia. What started as a peaceful kayaking trip for a mother and daughter on the New River Water Trail quickly turned into a terrifying ordeal—until a compassionate stranger stepped in to sav

Lost For 12 Days In The Outback: German Backpacker Found Alive In Miracle Rescue

July 14, 2025 / 11,432 views

After nearly two harrowing weeks lost in the remote Western Australian bush, 26-year-old backpacker Carolina Wilga has been found alive and is now recovering in a Perth hospital. Her survival story is being hailed as nothing short of a miracle.

Man Climbs 6th Floor Ledge To Rescue Family Trapped In Apartment Fire

July 11, 2025 / 5,088 views

Fousseynou Samba Cissé had just returned home from a long week working as a school caretaker in Paris when he heard a nearby fire alarm. Hoping for a quiet evening, he instead found himself at the center of a life-saving rescue.

All 31 Workers Rescued After Tunnel Collapse In Los Angeles

July 11, 2025 / 4,050 views

A construction site in Los Angeles became the center of a dramatic rescue operation after part of a massive underground tunnel collapsed Wednesday evening, trapping dozens of workers hundreds of feet below the surface. Miraculously, all 31 workers made it

Michigan State Police Helicopter Pilot Spots 83-Year-Old Dementia Patient Lost In Swamp

July 10, 2025 / 5,575 views

An 83-year-old woman from Waverly Township is safe at home thanks to the coordinated efforts of Michigan State Police, local deputies, and a sharp-eyed helicopter pilot.

'We Save Lives': Florida Lifeguards Rescue Deer Struggling In Ocean

July 09, 2025 / 5,457 views

Lifeguards at Flagler Beach, Florida, rescued a deer from the ocean. Senior lifeguard Chase Hunter led the daring effort, with first-year lifeguard Leo Peters by his side.

Bullied Teen Escorted To Prom By 1,500 Bikers In Unforgettable Show Of Support

July 08, 2025 / 14,588 views

What started as a father’s simple request turned into a powerful and heartwarming moment of solidarity for a bullied teen in Swindon, Wiltshire.

Coast Guard Hero Saves 165 Lives In First-Ever Rescue Mission During Texas Flooding

July 07, 2025 / 8,518 views

A 26-year-old Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey is being praised for extraordinary bravery after leading a rescue effort that saved 165 people during deadly flash floods in Central Texas.

Rejected By His Mother, A Rare Wild Horse Foal Finds Love In A Grieving Mare

July 04, 2025 / 13,835 views

At the Minnesota Zoo, a heartbreaking beginning turned into a heartwarming new bond between two unlikely companions: a rejected wild horse foal and a grieving domestic mare.

10-Year-Old Mows Lawns All Summer To Help His Dad Rebuild After Wildfire Loss

July 03, 2025 / 5,541 views

When wildfires forced schools to close early in northeastern Saskatchewan, most kids welcomed an extended summer break. But 10-year-old Hunter Larsen from Creighton had something else on his mind—helping his dad start over after losing his home in

Pittsburgh Airport Employees Go Above And Beyond To Recover Woman's Lost Engagement Diamond

July 01, 2025 / 9,111 views

For most, Friday the 13th carries a reputation of misfortune — but for April Schmitt of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, it’s a date marked by love, luck, and now, an unforgettable reunion with something very precious.

She Hadn’t Seen Him In 20 Years — Now She’s Donating Her Liver To Save His Life

July 01, 2025 / 5,016 views

When Steven Register and his wife Beth began searching for a liver donor, they never imagined that the answer to their prayers would come from someone they hadn’t seen in over two decades.

Dad Jumps Off Disney Cruise Ship To Save Daughter Who Fell Overboard

June 30, 2025 / 8,833 views

A Disney Cruise turned into a scene of real-life heroism when a father leapt into the ocean to save his daughter after she fell overboard.

Hardee's Worker Receives Life-Changing Gift From Customer

June 28, 2025 / 11,886 views

Every day, Deaubrey Philson walked nearly four miles to get to his job at Hardee’s restaurant. Quiet and dedicated, the 25-year-old never complained—he simply showed up on time, worked hard, and did it all again the next day.

12-Year-Old Runs Into Burning Home To Save Baby Brothers And Grandma

June 27, 2025 / 8,372 views

A 12-year-old from Petersburg, Virginia, is being celebrated as a real-life hero after his quick thinking and bravery saved his family from a devastating house fire.