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Equipment Manager Finally Gets to Play: Watch a Boy’s Basketball Triumph as High School Cheers
Equipment manager Carson Watters loves basketball, loves working on his junior varsity high school team, but never imagined he would ever get to play...
One-Armed Basketball Player Recruited for College Team Scores His First Points
On December 10th, teammates and fans of Northwestern State sounded their applause when their new freshmen basketball player scored his first points for the...
These States Allow Visitors Free Off-Road Wheelchairs In Their Parks and Nature Areas
Parks departments across the country are beginning to offer free all-terrain wheelchairs at their visitors centers for disabled people to explore their states' treasures...
Partners in a Golf Foursome Score 2 Back to Back Holes-in-one
A pair of golfing pals were astonished when they both got a hole in one in succession, breaking 17 million to one odds.
48-year-old David...
Drug Reverses Age-Related Mental Decline Within Days, Suggesting Lost Cognitive Ability is Not Permanent
Just a few doses of an experimental drug that reboots protein production in cells can reverse age-related declines in memory and mental flexibility in...
Lyft is Giving Free Rides to People On Their Way to Job Interviews and Training
Millions of at-risk Americans and Canadians will now have access to free transportation during the first three weeks of employment at a new company.
Man Crafts Special Gift for Young Neighbor With Autism Enchanted by the American Flag
When Todd Disque spotted this pint-sized patriot admiring the American flag in his front lawn, he couldn't help but express his appreciation for the boy.
Paul Simon Donates Thousands So That Special Needs Kids Can Learn to Cook
Thanks to a generous donation from acclaimed singer-songwriter Paul Simon, dozens of special education students will be soon developing their culinary chops.
During Simon’s recent...
Soccer Star Helps to Launch ‘World’s Largest Inclusive School’ for Disabled Children to Be Students and Teachers
The Brazilian athlete hopes that the ‘school’ will raise awareness about the lack of educational opportunities made available to special needs kids.
Watch Baseball Fan Win Stadium’s Approval By Catching Ball in Her Beer–and Then Chugging It
Not to be outdone by the players on the field, Gabrielle DiMarco clearly had the best play of the game at Petco Park last week.
Team Gives Bullied Special Needs Man the Best Day Ever After He Was Robbed of His Beloved Hat
If Michael Caldena had never been robbed and harassed while he was out shopping last month, he never would have had the chance to meet his heroes.
After Grandmother Loses Ability to Speak, Man Uses Tech to Get Her Voice Back
Danny Weissberg couldn't bear the thought of his grandmother communicating without the sound of her own voice – so instead, he came up with a way for her to do just that.
NFL Player Makes Good on His Promise to Return Home and Take Special Needs Girl to Prom
Despite a busy schedule with the NFL, this 27-year-old player was more than happy to return home so he could take a girl with Down syndrome to her high school prom.
After Anonymous Donor Picks Up Their Tab, Hockey Team Pays His Charity Forward
A man's anonymous good deed has created a ripple effect of kindness for dozens of people in the hockey community.
Grocery Worker’s Dream Comes True When Music School Sees This Viral Video and Invites Him to Apply
Gilly Assuncao had given up on his dream of being a professional musician – but after a video of his grocery store soundcheck was shared on the internet, he's on his way to fulfilling his ambitions.
Street Fighter is Giving Back: 14-0, The Inspiring Story of UFC’s Brian Ortega – Hispanic Athlete of the Year
Raised on the hard streets of LA, Brian Ortega now wants to use the fruits of his hard work to help others—and he's fighting for the chance to win the UFC title tonight.
Basketball Star Purposefully Misses Free Throw So Player Stays in History Books After Untimely Death
Despite his team only maintaining a slight lead during the last quarter, Jordan Bohannon was not willing to break Chris Street's record from 25 years ago.
Teen Paralyzed in Freak Accident 13 Years Ago is Now Competing in Pyeongchang
Andrew Kurka was a 13-year-old wrestling champion when he was paralyzed in a freak ATV-related accident. Instead of giving up, however, he is now competing in South Korea.
Over a Quarter Million Dollars Donated to Help Victims of Western Wildfires
The Western states of Oregon, Washington, Montana, and California have been hit hard by devastating wildfires. With all these outbreaks, personnel and resources in...
If You Ever Need to Get Pumped, Watch this 9-Year-old Singing Whitney Houston
This boy with Down syndrome might not be as famous as Whitney Houston just yet, but he is certainly getting there with his rendition of “I Have Nothing”.