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Jason Bateman: Wife Amanda Helped Me Get Sober
Community HeroesFeb 19

Jason Bateman: Wife Amanda Helped Me Get Sober

Actor Jason Bateman is opening up about how his wife Amanda Anka's honest feedback helped him embrace sobriety decades ago. The Arrested Development star says her support helped him recognize when it was time to make a change.

Google News - Entertainment2 min read
Cancer Survivor Amanda Nerstad Joins Survivor Fitness
Health & WellnessMay 20

Cancer Survivor Amanda Nerstad Joins Survivor Fitness

Cancer survivor Amanda Nerstad is now helping other Tennessee survivors heal through fitness and wellness as a program coordinator. After years of advocacy work, she's bringing her personal journey full circle.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Rape Survivor Rewrote US Law, Then Flew to Space
Community HeroesApr 30

Rape Survivor Rewrote US Law, Then Flew to Space

Amanda Nguyen turned personal trauma into unanimous federal legislation, then achieved her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. Now she's bringing her story of resilience and justice to New Zealand.

Stuff NZ2 min read
New Graduate Saves Chef's Life Hours After Earning Degree
Community HeroesMay 14

New Graduate Saves Chef's Life Hours After Earning Degree

Amanda Howard walked across the stage to receive her doctorate in nurse anesthesia, then walked into a restaurant kitchen to save a dying man's life. Her graduation day became unforgettable for reasons she never expected.

Google News - Nurse Saves2 min read
Mother Missing 24 Years Reunites With Daughter in NC
Community HeroesMar 27

Mother Missing 24 Years Reunites With Daughter in NC

Michele Hundley Smith disappeared in 2001, leaving behind three children and a family that never stopped searching. When authorities found her alive in February 2025, her daughter Amanda chose forgiveness over anger.

Google: lost found reunited2 min read
UK Trial Helps Stroke Survivors Regain Arm Movement at Home
Health & WellnessFeb 14

UK Trial Helps Stroke Survivors Regain Arm Movement at Home

A groundbreaking NHS trial is testing an earpiece device that helps stroke survivors recover arm function from home. Amanda James-Hammett, who lost movement at 37, can now sew, dress herself, and carry tea again after 12 weeks of treatment.

BBC Technology3 min read
Mexico City Newscaster Delivers News in Drag on New Show
Acts of KindnessMay 31

Mexico City Newscaster Delivers News in Drag on New Show

Journalist Guillermo Barraza transforms into Amanda Drag to host "La Verdrag," Mexico's groundbreaking LGBTQ+ news program. The show gives voice to communities facing daily harassment while combining investigative reporting with uplifting interviews.

Good Good Good2 min read
McLaren Hits 1000 F1 Races, Kiwi Legacy Lives On
SportsJun 3

McLaren Hits 1000 F1 Races, Kiwi Legacy Lives On

The racing team founded by New Zealand's Bruce McLaren reaches its 1000th Formula 1 Grand Prix this weekend in Monaco, the same circuit where it all began in 1966. His daughter Amanda says her father would be "absolutely delighted" the McLaren name has endured for six decades.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Woman Rescues Lost Dog on Taconic Hours After Election Loss
Community HeroesJun 27

Woman Rescues Lost Dog on Taconic Hours After Election Loss

Just 36 hours after losing a political race, Amanda Miller was collecting campaign signs when she spotted a dog darting across one of New York's most dangerous highways. What happened next shows the kind of leader she already is.

Google: rescue saves3 min read
Good Morning America's Will Reeve Marries in Miami
Acts of KindnessJan 19

Good Morning America's Will Reeve Marries in Miami

Will Reeve, son of the late Superman actor Christopher Reeve, married Amanda Dubin in a joyful Miami ceremony surrounded by his Good Morning America family. The heartwarming celebration brought together colleagues and loved ones to honor the couple's new chapter.

Google News - Entertainment2 min read
Two Rising Star Admins Win National Senior Care Honor
Acts of KindnessFeb 25

Two Rising Star Admins Win National Senior Care Honor

Two Good Samaritan Society administrators just earned national recognition for transforming senior care with compassion and servant leadership. Amanda Kerr and Kelsey Bundy were named 2026 McKnight's Women of Distinction Award winners for their exceptional work in skilled nursing communities.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
New Doctor Saves Chef's Life Hours After Graduation
Community HeroesMay 14

New Doctor Saves Chef's Life Hours After Graduation

Amanda Howard received her doctorate in nurse anesthesia on Saturday morning. That same evening, she performed CPR on a collapsing chef at her own celebration dinner.

Google News - Nurse Saves2 min read
Off-Duty Nurse Saves Man After Hand Severed in Rochester
Community HeroesJul 1

Off-Duty Nurse Saves Man After Hand Severed in Rochester

When Amanda Miller drove past a man bleeding on a Rochester sidewalk, her nursing instincts kicked in immediately. The tourniquet she improvised from borrowed materials helped save his hand and his life.

Google News - Nurse Saves2 min read
Kentucky Woman Rescues Wildlife After Finding Injured Raccoon
Community HeroesJun 19

Kentucky Woman Rescues Wildlife After Finding Injured Raccoon

One injured raccoon with nowhere to go changed Amanda Moore's life forever. Now she's a licensed wildlife rehabilitator helping orphaned and injured animals across Kentucky return to the wild. #

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Kentucky Woman Rescues 300 Wild Animals Each Year
Acts of KindnessJun 20

Kentucky Woman Rescues 300 Wild Animals Each Year

After struggling to find help for an injured raccoon, Amanda Moore started a wildlife rescue that now saves hundreds of animals annually. Furry Fixers has become a lifeline for both wild creatures and the people who find them.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
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SportsMar 26

Singapore Teen Makes History at Gymnastics Worlds at 15

Amanda Yap became the first Singaporean gymnast to reach a world championship final, competing against the world's best at just 15 years old. Her breakthrough performance marks a milestone for her country's gymnastics program.

Regional: singapore breakthrough (SG)2 min read
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Community HeroesMay 13

New Grad Nurse Saves Chef's Life Hours After Graduation

Amanda Howard put her doctorate in nurse anesthesia to work within hours of graduating, performing CPR on a Philadelphia restaurant chef who collapsed during her celebration dinner. The two-minute response brought him back from having no pulse.

Google News - Nurse Saves2 min read
Jessica Pegula Reaches First Australian Open Semifinal
SportsJan 29

Jessica Pegula Reaches First Australian Open Semifinal

After three quarterfinal defeats, 31-year-old Jessica Pegula finally broke through at the Australian Open with a commanding victory over Amanda Anisimova. The American tennis player's persistence paid off as she advances to face Elena Rybakina in Thursday's semifinal.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough2 min read
Ghana MP Transforms Prison with Jobs, Farms, and New Hope
Acts of KindnessJun 20

Ghana MP Transforms Prison with Jobs, Farms, and New Hope

A member of parliament in Ghana is revolutionizing prison life by funding vocational training, livestock farms, and infrastructure upgrades that give inmates real skills for their future. His multifaceted support is turning Ankaful Prisons Complex into a model of rehabilitation over punishment.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Kentucky Mom's Quick Action Catches Cancer Early, Saves Life
Health & WellnessFeb 28

Kentucky Mom's Quick Action Catches Cancer Early, Saves Life

Amanda Fitzpatrick trusted her instincts when she noticed troubling symptoms at 47, leading to an early-stage cancer diagnosis that saved her life. Her story highlights a critical shift: colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in adults under 50.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read

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