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Nelson Mandela's great grandson Siyabulela is touring Toronto schools to teach children about reconciliation and building bridges between communities. The social justice activist visited a Scarborough preschool to share his great grandfather's message of peace during a time when the world feels increasingly divided.
When an audience member collapsed from cardiac arrest during Drew Lynch's comedy set, strangers jumped in with CPR for five minutes until his heart restarted. The comedian and the man he calls his "foster grandfather" built a friendship that reminds us what community really means.
After beating rare cancer and losing his father, Patrick Suplicki turned his basement into a Packers shrine and earned the ultimate fan recognition. The Stevens Point grandfather now shares his love for the Green and Gold with three grandchildren.
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When Alexis Cowan learned her grandfather had days to live, she brought her wedding to him. The 25-year-old Texas bride surprised him at his hospital bedside wearing her mother's 1999 wedding gown.
In Pilibhit, India, Mohammad Shafiq crafts bamboo flutes the same way his grandfather did, creating instruments that sing across continents. His family's 75-year tradition proves that ancient crafts can thrive in modern markets.
When Brad Polack saw smoke rising from a neighbor's home, he raced to help and found a terrified 4-year-old boy trying to get back inside. His quick thinking kept the child safe and helped firefighters rescue the boy's grandfather from the flames.
A British dentist finally located his great-grandfather's grave in India after 119 years of family searching. The discovery came through a newspaper article about another long-lost grave at the same cemetery.
Team USA opened Olympic play with a dominant 5-1 victory over Latvia, led by Brock Nelson, who became the fourth generation of his family to compete in Olympic hockey. His great-uncle won silver 70 years ago, his grandfather and great uncle won gold in 1960, and his uncle was on the famous "Miracle on Ice" team.
A healthcare veteran whose granddaughter has severe epilepsy is advocating for changes that would help children excluded from clinical trials access promising treatments. His proposals could help thousands of families facing similar barriers.
An IDF captain honors his Holocaust survivor grandfather by serving in the Israeli military, turning "never again" from words into action. His grandfather, who survived Nazi camps as a child, lived to see his grandson defend the Jewish homeland.
A Johns Hopkins medical student has dedicated seven years and 1,600 hours to supporting veterans through the American Red Cross, inspired by her grandfather's gratitude to Korean War soldiers. Her eCards for Heroes project helped thousands of isolated veterans stay connected during the pandemic.
A British man moved to Israel alone and joined the IDF, fulfilling the dream his Holocaust survivor grandfather never could. His grandfather, who lost his younger brother in the camps, lived to see him sworn in and spoke proudly of his service until his death months ago.
A 10-year-old boy in Meghalaya started growing a bridge from living tree roots using his grandfather's ancient wisdom. Five decades later, Hally War's creation draws 10,000 visitors yearly and earned him India's fourth-highest civilian honor.
A quick-thinking grandfather rescued two toddlers wandering alone on a busy Florida highway, scooping them to safety in just six seconds. John Brittingham's split-second decision prevented a potential tragedy and reminded families everywhere about the importance of child safety.
A grandfather, his two sons, and now his grandson have all conquered the brutal 150-kilometer Mumbai-Pune cycling race across six decades. The Pawar family's story shows how one man's passion can echo through generations.
America's youngest Olympic wrestling champion just became a mom, naming her firstborn son after her Holocaust survivor grandfather. The 22-year-old athlete is passing down her Jewish heritage with a name that means "lion."
When Hailey Sand's flight landed late and her connecting flight was minutes from takeoff, a stranger turned the crowded aisle into a clear path. That act of kindness got Sand to her grandfather's bedside in time to say goodbye. #
Premier League midfielder Joao Palhinha credits his family's creative support for launching his football career. His grandfather built goals from fishing nets while relatives lined up chairs like stadium stands to watch backyard matches.
Frank Zieminski turned a 1970s hobby into history-making achievement at age 95, becoming the oldest person to solve a 3x3 Rubik's Cube in competition. The West Seneca grandfather didn't stop there, claiming three world records in one day.