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Fashion model Geena Rocero stood on the TED stage and shared the powerful story of becoming the woman she always knew she was. Her honest talk about being assigned male at birth inspires others to live authentically.
Nearly 19 million Americans now live with or beyond cancer, and City of Hope is pioneering lifelong care to help them thrive. The cancer center launches "Hope Line," inviting survivors to share encouragement with newly diagnosed patients.
When activist Alicia Roth Weigel came out as intersex to Texas senators in 2017, she changed the conversation on gender equality and helped stop harmful legislation. Her courage helped defeat the bathroom bill and inspired millions through her memoir and documentary.
In August 1938, baseball legend Lou Gehrig played 36 grueling games in 31 days while unknowingly suffering from ALS, matching the performance of 23-year-old Joe DiMaggio. His courage during those brutal dog days of summer revealed the true measure of the Iron Horse.
The University of Toledo Health is hosting its annual Cancer Survivorship Celebration on June 9, bringing together survivors and current fighters to share hope and community. With cancer survival rates now reaching a historic 70%, the event honors the courage of those who understand the journey firsthand.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Sumit Antil is speaking up about outdated training methods and poor behavior in coaching, hoping to improve conditions for the next generation of athletes. His courage is sparking important conversations about athlete welfare in Indian para-sports.
When smoke billowed from a Merrillville home, a police officer and a nearby neighbor didn't wait for help to arrive. Together, they broke into the burning house and pulled four children and an adult to safety.
Olympic silver medalist Tim Koleto is speaking out about surviving conversion therapy as a young skater, hoping to help LGBTQ athletes who feel alone. His courage is creating visibility for queer athletes and supporting new laws that protect young people.
Marion Kozak, who escaped Nazi occupation as a child thanks to strangers who sheltered her, has died at 91. The mother of British politicians Ed and David Miliband spent her life championing human rights and nuclear disarmament.
In a powerful sign of hope during a challenging outbreak, five people have recovered from a rare form of Ebola that has no approved treatment or vaccine. Their survival offers encouragement to communities facing the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama showed why leadership matters when he encouraged a rookie teammate during their playoff run. The heartwarming moment captured what great teammates do when the pressure is on.
When a crane malfunctioned 200 feet above a South Boston terminal during extreme weather, firefighters pulled off a daring high-altitude rescue. One worker is safe thanks to their quick thinking and courage.
Five men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for more than 10 days have been rescued by international diving teams working together to save lives. The dramatic operation shows how courage and cooperation can overcome even the most dangerous conditions. #
Kayla Deveau asked a court to remove the publication ban protecting her identity after her rapist was convicted. Now she's building a community of survivors who are finally being seen.
A simple question asked before every playdate has been proven to change parental behavior and prevent gun tragedies. Now celebrated annually on June 21, ASK Day encourages parents to normalize asking about firearm storage the same way they ask about allergies.
Eight middle schoolers spent up to four hours trapped on a roller coaster 100 feet in the air, but trained firefighters brought every single one down safely. Their calm bravery and the crew's textbook response turned a terrifying situation into a story of courage.
A Ukrainian contractor and a Uruguayan sergeant will receive the UN's highest peacekeeping honor for extraordinary courage under fire. Both men risked their lives to save others during violent conflicts in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
When a shooter left a grocery store after a deadly attack, Merconie Clark and Darius Alston didn't run away. They ran toward danger to protect everyone around them.
MIT President Sally Kornbluth delivered a powerful charge to graduates, calling curiosity "our intellectual rocket fuel" and urging them to champion discovery science that changes the world. Her message celebrated excellence without arrogance and the courage to fail on the path to breakthrough innovations.
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Over 230 years after Ona Judge fled slavery from George Washington's presidential mansion, a stunning new mural in Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrates her courageous journey to freedom. The artwork brings visibility to a story that reminds us how individuals can change their own destiny against impossible odds.
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