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Bride’s Landlord Becomes The Father Figure She Never Expected

September 14, 2025 / 13,792 views

When Cincinnati bride Shacole Fox imagined her wedding day, one part of the celebration felt incomplete — the walk down the aisle. That’s when the most unlikely person stepped forward: her 79-year-old landlord, Gil Pulliam.

Anthony Rizzo To Retire In A Jersey Signed By Cancer Patients

September 13, 2025 / 11,102 views

Anthony Rizzo isn’t just stepping away from baseball. He’s doing it in a way that honors his greatest victory: the fight against cancer, both his own, and that of so many children he’s met over the years.

9-Year-Old Makes History At Pennsylvania College, Plans To Become A Pediatric Neurosurgeon

September 13, 2025 / 13,116 views

Most children at age 9 are focused on playtime and lighthearted fun. But for Aiden Wilkins of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, life looks a little different. He spends part of his week in a college neuroscience classroom, studying alongside students twice his age.

'A Surreal Moment': Stranger Saves Runner's Life, Then Reunites Unexpectedly In The Hospital

September 12, 2025 / 11,656 views

Today's good news story comes from Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Kevin Rider suffered a cardiac arrest and was saved by a nearby nurse.

9-Year-Old Boy Opens A 'Compliment Stand' To Brighten His Community

September 11, 2025 / 23,729 views

On a hot summer day in Sycamore, Illinois, you might expect to see a lemonade stand on the corner. But 9-year-old Ethan Wargo set up something entirely different — a table where the only thing he serves is kindness.

Eagles Fan Loses Wallet At Game — Kind Stranger Goes Above And Beyond To Return It

September 10, 2025 / 13,390 views

Marianne Stephens and her husband had flown in from west Texas to cheer on their favorite team, the Philadelphia Eagles. But in the middle of the excitement at Lincoln Financial Field, her husband dropped his wallet.

Florida Woman Rushes To Save 11-Year-Old Girl From Lake — Without Knowing How To Swim

September 10, 2025 / 11,261 views

In Fort Myers, Florida, a quick-thinking stranger became a hero after rescuing an 11-year-old girl who slipped into a lake at Lakes Park. Good news stories in Florida.

Dogs On A Bus Are Creating Dream Jobs For People With Disabilities

September 09, 2025 / 12,529 views

Every morning in Boonah, Queensland, a minibus filled with eager dogs heads to IronBark DogPark. To the pups, it’s a playground paradise. But behind the scenes, something even more special is happening: lives are being changed.

'What Are The Odds?': Dad Who Lost Home In Fire Wins New Home In Raffle

September 08, 2025 / 12,302 views

Just weeks after losing his home in a devastating fire, Alberton’s Daniel Drouin has found himself holding the winning ticket to a brand-new cottage. Good news stories in Canada.

Hero Dog Saves Family By Defusing Dynamite In Home Attack

September 06, 2025 / 13,633 views

A family in Peru is calling their dog Manchis a hero after she saved their lives in an extraordinary act of bravery. She saved her family from a stick of dynamite.

Toddler Hero: 2-Year-Old Saves His Baby Brother From Drowning On Christmas Eve

September 05, 2025 / 12,573 views

What started as a joyful Christmas getaway for a Texas family nearly turned into tragedy when their 1-year-old son slipped into the backyard pool of their vacation rental. But thanks to the actions of his 2-year-old brother, the little boy’s life was saved.

Shaquille O’Neal Gifts College Wrestler A Car So She Never Misses Practice Again

September 04, 2025 / 15,526 views

18-year-old standout wrestler at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Tamara 'The Firefly' Humphries was surprised with a new car, thanks to NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal.

Army Football Player And His Dad Save Driver Moments Before Car Explodes

September 04, 2025 / 11,670 views

What began as a simple family dinner in New York City turned into a life-or-death rescue for Army West Point football player Larry Pickett Jr. and his father.

'I Got $100,000 For You': Detroit Man’s Kindness Sparks A Life-Changing Chain Of Surprises

September 03, 2025 / 14,445 views

Curtis Dixon was already carrying a heavy burden when fate stepped in with an extraordinary twist. The Detroit man, facing a utility shutoff and on his way to pawn his wedding ring, crossed paths with someone who appeared to be in need of help. What happened next changed his life forever.

Cancer Survivor Celebrates Her Birthday By Paying For Strangers' Hospital Parking Fees

September 03, 2025 / 11,319 views

Today's good news story comes from London, Ontario. For Krystyna Locke, birthdays now carry a deeper meaning than cake and candles — they’ve become a chance to spread kindness.

'We're Supposed To Be Good Men': Police Officer Buys Ticket For Stranded Deaf Traveler

September 02, 2025 / 12,575 views

A chaotic scene at a Pittsburgh Greyhound station turned into a heartwarming act of kindness thanks to one officer’s compassion. Officer Steven Harris was dispatched to the bus station after a call about an 'unruly' man, where he discovered the man wasn’t causing trouble at all. Instead, he was deaf, unable to read or speak English, and stranded in an unfamiliar city after his bus left without him—taking his luggage and money along with it.