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Danielle Dorris Wins 3rd Straight World Para Swim Gold
Community HeroesJan 28

Danielle Dorris Wins 3rd Straight World Para Swim Gold

Canadian Paralympic champion Danielle Dorris just made history by winning the same event at three consecutive World Para Swimming Championships. The 23-year-old from Moncton dominated in Singapore with three medals and her latest Swimmer of the Year award.

Google: Paralympic champion3 min read
New Brunswick Swimmer Wins Third Straight World Title
Community HeroesFeb 4

New Brunswick Swimmer Wins Third Straight World Title

Danielle Dorris just made history as one of only three Canadians to win the same event at three consecutive World Para Swimming Championships. The Moncton athlete also earned Swimming Canada's Paralympic Female Swimmer of the Year award for her incredible performance.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Danielle Scott Wins Olympic Silver After 12-Year Dream
SportsFeb 19

Danielle Scott Wins Olympic Silver After 12-Year Dream

After 12 years and four Olympic Games, Australian aerial skier Danielle Scott finally stood on the podium, winning silver at age 35. The emotional athlete called it "the best day of my life" after nearly giving up hope just weeks earlier.

SBS Australia3 min read
Danielle Lucey Wins First-Ever Softball All-Star Game
SportsJul 13

Danielle Lucey Wins First-Ever Softball All-Star Game

University of Wisconsin star Danielle Lucey hit a walk-off RBI to win the inaugural Northwoods League Softball All-Star Game, lifting the East to an 11-10 victory. The Madison Night Mares standout went 3-for-4 with two RBI in a thrilling finish that made history.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Paralympic Champ Wants Athletes to Break Her World Record
VideosJul 30

Paralympic Champ Wants Athletes to Break Her World Record

Canadian swimmer Danielle Dorris holds the world record in the 50m butterfly, but she's not trying to protect it. She's actively hoping the next generation beats her time.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Canadian Swimmers Dorris and Maxwell Win Top Para Awards
Community HeroesFeb 6

Canadian Swimmers Dorris and Maxwell Win Top Para Awards

Two Canadian Paralympic swimmers are raising the bar after dominating at the 2025 world championships in Singapore. Their performances earned them Swimming Canada's top honors and signal an exciting future for the program.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Australia's Best Winter Olympics Gets Two Flag-Bearers
SportsFeb 21

Australia's Best Winter Olympics Gets Two Flag-Bearers

Moguls champion Cooper Woods and aerials silver medalist Danielle Scott will carry Australia's flag at the closing ceremony after the nation's most successful Winter Olympics ever. Woods, who sparked the gold rush, said the honor means more than his medal.

ABC Australia2 min read
Australian Skier Wins Silver After 12-Year Aerials Drought
SportsFeb 18

Australian Skier Wins Silver After 12-Year Aerials Drought

Danielle Scott soared to silver in aerials at the 2026 Winter Olympics, ending a 12-year medal drought for Australia in the sport. Her flawless performance came exactly 24 years after Australia's first woman Winter Olympic champion won gold in the same event.

ABC Australia2 min read
Giants Field Crew Returns Phone With Selfie Surprise
Acts of KindnessApr 21

Giants Field Crew Returns Phone With Selfie Surprise

When Danielle's phone fell onto the field at a Giants game, she worried it was gone forever. The field crew returned it with a hilarious addition that made her night even better.

Upworthy2 min read
Palm Beach Awards Scholarships to 24 Employee Children
Acts of KindnessMay 29

Palm Beach Awards Scholarships to 24 Employee Children

The Town of Palm Beach just invested in its own community by awarding scholarships to nearly two dozen children of town employees. Mayor Danielle Moore presented the awards at Town Hall in a celebration of families who serve the community.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Kiwi Skater Lands Dream Job on World's Biggest Ship
Community HeroesAug 14

Kiwi Skater Lands Dream Job on World's Biggest Ship

A 23-year-old Auckland figure skater ditched her marketing career to perform on the world's largest cruise ship. Danielle Gebser now glides across the biggest ice rink at sea, living her childhood dream.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Bear Lake Student Makes Dean's List at Concordia University
Community HeroesMar 18

Bear Lake Student Makes Dean's List at Concordia University

Danielle Simo from Bear Lake earned a spot on Concordia University's fall semester dean's list while pursuing her dream of becoming an elementary teacher. Her achievement reflects the dedication of students working toward careers that will shape future generations.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Domestic Violence Survivor Helps Others After Ex Jailed
Acts of KindnessJul 21

Domestic Violence Survivor Helps Others After Ex Jailed

After her abusive ex-boyfriend was sentenced to 23 months in prison, Danielle Green is sharing her story to help others recognize warning signs of domestic violence. Despite ongoing anxiety and trauma, she's proud she found the courage to walk away and report the abuse. #

Google: survivor story3 min read
Australian Teen Ally Hickman, 16, Reaches Olympics Final
SportsFeb 18

Australian Teen Ally Hickman, 16, Reaches Olympics Final

Australia's second-youngest Winter Olympian made history as 16-year-old Ally Hickman qualified for the women's snowboard slopestyle final. The rising star joins veteran aerialists Danielle Scott and Abbey Willcox in showcasing Australia's growing winter sports talent at Milano Cortina 2026.

ABC Australia2 min read
Canada Sends Record 35 Para Athletes to Glasgow Games
Global NewsJul 22

Canada Sends Record 35 Para Athletes to Glasgow Games

Canada is making Commonwealth Games history by sending its largest ever team of Para athletes to Glasgow 2026. Gold medalist Kady Dandeneau will lead the 35-athlete squad as Opening Ceremony flag bearer. ##

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
TikTok Strangers Married in Vegas, Still Together 5 Years Later
Acts of KindnessJun 26

TikTok Strangers Married in Vegas, Still Together 5 Years Later

A 24-year-old videographer offered to marry a complete stranger from TikTok, fly her to Vegas, and pay for the divorce. Five years later, they still haven't gotten around to that divorce.

Upworthy2 min read
Woman Celebrates 60th on Party Bus, Takes It to See Mom
Acts of KindnessMar 12

Woman Celebrates 60th on Party Bus, Takes It to See Mom

When Michelle DeBernardi's daughters surprised her with a party bus for her 60th birthday, she had one request: drive it straight to the nursing home to celebrate with her mom battling dementia. The midnight visit with three generations aboard created a moment the family will treasure forever.

Upworthy2 min read
Tiny Fox Kit Beats the Odds After Late-Night Rescue
Community HeroesApr 7

Tiny Fox Kit Beats the Odds After Late-Night Rescue

A three-week-old fox fighting for its life has turned a corner after two Massachusetts wildlife rehabilitators drove hours in the night to save it. Their sleepless dedication shows how far people will go to give vulnerable animals a second chance.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Ocala Volunteers Transform Abuse Survivor's Home
Community HeroesMay 27

Ocala Volunteers Transform Abuse Survivor's Home

A domestic violence survivor's cluttered yard became a symbol of her past trauma—until volunteers from across Ocala spent Good Friday clearing 13 years of debris and restoring her hope. Emily now stands proudly in her childhood home, financially independent and raising two children on her own.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
356 Postdocs at CU Anschutz Push Science Forward Daily
Health & WellnessJul 29

356 Postdocs at CU Anschutz Push Science Forward Daily

Hundreds of young researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz are making the discoveries that lead to tomorrow's medical breakthroughs. Their recent celebration shows how passion and mentorship are fueling the next generation of health science leaders.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read

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