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After eight years trapped in trafficking, one woman's recovery is now helping others recognize the warning signs and find hope. Her story and the resources she connects victims to are creating pathways to freedom across South Carolina.
A human trafficking survivor in Sioux Falls is sharing her story through a powerful dance performance to spread hope and help others come forward. The free community event brings survivor voices to center stage through movement and art.
South Korean actor Han Ji-min donated 50 million won (approximately $37,000) to help children facing hunger and poverty worldwide. She's been showing up for street fundraisers every Children's Day since 2007.
When Tim Evans was diagnosed with ALS on Valentine's Day 2014, he faced a choice: wait at home or use his remaining years to help others. He became the first volunteer in a Johns Hopkins study designed to improve quality of life for ALS patients.
A man diagnosed with ALS on Valentine's Day 2014 chose to become the first volunteer in a Johns Hopkins study aimed at improving quality of life for others with the disease. Instead of waiting at home, Tim Evans is dedicating his remaining time to advancing research that could help thousands.
First Lady Melania Trump announced that eight more Ukrainian children have returned home to their families, marking the third successful reunification she's helped coordinate between Russia and Ukraine. Since October, 23 displaced children have been reunited with loved ones through her diplomatic efforts.
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani is launching his first children's book starring his rescue dog Decoy, with proceeds supporting animal rescue organizations. The illustrated adventure hits shelves Tuesday from HarperCollins.
Armani was just 11 when doctors found a mass in her neck and diagnosed her with thyroid cancer. Today, she's thriving in college and studying recreational therapy to help others facing their own battles.
A Tennessee children's hospital has been renamed in honor of Dolly Parton after decades of her support for kids' health and education. The country icon has given millions to help children, from free books to vaccine research.
After a drunk driver's crash led to years of prescription opioid use and harder drugs, Stacy Bantner found recovery at an Alabama women's center. Now she's an addiction counselor and published author helping others find hope.
Scientists have identified three distinct types of ADHD using brain scans, including a more severe form that could help explain why some kids struggle more than others. This breakthrough could transform how doctors diagnose and treat millions of children.
A Michigan woman survived pancreatic cancer not once but twice, and now she's dedicating her life to helping others fight the disease with the same determination that saved her. Her message: be your own advocate.
When a Houston credit union hit $2.9 billion in assets, employees chose how to celebrate: by voting to give $228,500 to two local charities helping grieving families and vulnerable children. The donation will directly support thousands of Houston kids through free grief counseling and emergency assistance.
After escaping a decade of domestic violence, 27-year-old Guadalupe Sosa now helps shape support services for other survivors. Her transformation from isolation to college student, baker, and advocate shows healing is possible.
Saarika Jagadeesh, a 16-year-old with profound hearing loss, just won Miss Teen Tamil Nadu 2026 and uses all her modeling earnings to support children with special needs. Her journey from facing school bullies to walking runways in Dubai proves that determination and heart can overcome any obstacle.
A South Carolina automotive founder just handed a children's hospital a million-dollar gift that will help countless families afford critical care. The Bill McDaniels Foundation continues its mission of supporting children and families across the state.
Over 120,000 volunteers across Poland collected a record-breaking €43.5 million in one day to help children with digestive diseases. The funds will help treat up to 1.5 million young patients needing specialized care.
A puppet theater project in Gaza is helping traumatized children and women heal through storytelling and creative workshops. Director Youssef al-Hindi says the program transforms grief into artistic expression and eases psychological pressure.
World Cup champion Ellie Kildunne is sharing her battle with body dysmorphia and disordered eating during lockdown. Her message of recovery is giving others the courage to speak up.
Convenience store customers across seven states raised a record-breaking $2.4 million last year to help children in need, with half of that coming in December alone. The 33-year-old charity program brought holiday gifts and meals to more than 13,400 kids through simple donations at checkout.
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