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Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is pouring $50 million every year into research for neurofibromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that took his son Nick's life at age 26. His grief has transformed into a mission to wipe the disease off the planet.
Billionaire Dan Gilbert is pouring $50 million yearly into rare disease research after losing his son Nick to neurofibromatosis. His foundation has already helped create the first FDA-approved treatments for the incurable genetic disorder.
Former high school standout Josiah Gilbert just helped Auburn University capture his second NCAA golf championship in three years. The rising senior has gone from state runner-up to All-American, proving that dreams backed by daily work really do come true.
The bestselling author of "Eat, Pray, Love" shares why reaching the top of her career felt surprisingly similar to her waitressing days filled with rejection letters. Her insights offer a refreshing take on handling both triumph and disappointment.
A small Arizona town is bringing volunteers into seniors' homes for free safety repairs this July. In just four hours, neighbors will help older adults stay independent with tasks many can't afford or manage alone.
An 18-month-old boy declared dead after a pool drowning stunned doctors by showing signs of life hours later. Five months after his miraculous return, Vincent Fiordilino continues making progress at home.
Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert made an unforgettable defensive play when a screaming line drive flew straight into his shirt. The spectacular moment shows baseball's unpredictable magic, even if the rulebook had other ideas.
Team Canada's wheelchair curling squad crushed Latvia 11-1 at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, thrilling 40 Canadian fans who traveled to cheer them on. Paralympic newcomer Gilbert Dash called his debut "epic" as the team prepares to face undefeated China next.
After losing his oldest son Nick to neurofibromatosis, billionaire Dan Gilbert is pouring $50 million annually into research for the rare disease that affects 170,000 Americans. The Gilbert Family Foundation has turned grief into action, raising $12 million in a single night while creating lasting tributes that keep Nick's memory alive.
A teenager on a bike ride spotted something wrong and stayed to help an overheated woman who had wandered miles from home. His quick thinking likely saved her life.
Billionaire Anand Mahindra just discovered a 66-million-year-old volcanic formation in his own backyard, and his surprise is launching a mission to rescue one of Mumbai's most extraordinary hidden treasures. Gilbert Hill is one of only three volcanic columns like it on Earth, yet most locals have never heard of it.
Scientists in Australia are using DNA from animal droppings to figure out what the critically endangered Gilbert's potoroo eats, a breakthrough that could save the species from extinction. With fewer than 150 individuals left in the wild, this research is helping experts find safe new homes for these picky eaters.
Detroit is putting money where its mouth is, offering up to $15,000 to attract new residents and bring former ones home. The privately funded initiative aims to reverse the brain drain that's sent Michigan talent to coastal cities for decades.
Riley Mahoney received 19 blood transfusions during her battle with leukemia. Now the Gilbert teen is organizing community blood drives to help save others the way strangers once saved her.
Australia's Gilbert's potoroo, once thought extinct, has just 150 survivors in one location. Now researchers are using DNA from droppings to find new safe homes for the rabbit-sized marsupial.
A 99-year-old woman just became the oldest person ever to crowd surf, riding the waves at a Brantley Gilbert concert with over 20,000 fans. She checked off a bucket list item and proved age is just a number.
A 14-year-old boy on a bike ride noticed something was wrong and stopped to help an elderly stranger wandering in dangerous triple-digit heat. His quick thinking and compassion likely saved her life.
Pauline Kana, known online as "Gangster Granny," crowd surfed at a country concert in Texas and earned a Guinness World Record as the oldest person ever to do it. At 99 years old, she's proving age is just a number.
A Texas grandmother just became the oldest person ever to crowd surf, riding above 20,000 cheering fans at age 99. Pauline Kana, known online as "Gangster Granny," turned a country concert into a record-breaking moment of pure joy.
Pauline Kana just became a Guinness World Record holder at 99 years old by crowd surfing at a country concert in Texas. The TikTok star known as "Gangster Granny" proves age is just a number when it comes to living life to the fullest.
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