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Former New Zealand trampolinist Nicky Styris spent decades in peak physical condition, but menopause changed everything. Now she's helping others navigate aging with strength, not surrender.
A Charlotte brewery founder is turning grief into giving with a 24-hour rowing marathon that sends 100% of proceeds to local cancer survivors. Teams will gather March 7 to honor a beloved nurse who dedicated her life to helping others.
A young man who battled ketamine addiction at university is now helping others break free from substance abuse. His story shows that recovery is possible with the right support.
When one elderly Korean neighbor started bringing in garbage cans for everyone on her Connecticut street, the simple act sparked a friendly competition. Now neighbors race to outdo each other with good deeds.
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.
When Ben Cucci lost his baby brother Nathan, he turned his grief into action by donating diapers to other NICU families. Nearly a decade later, Nathan's Butterflies has spread kindness across continents.
A former Emory University student who survived sex trafficking at 19 now dedicates her life to helping others avoid the same fate. Rachel Thomas will share her journey of healing at Columbus's 5th annual luncheon celebrating hope and recovery.
After military sexual trauma led to addiction and prison, Sarah Branyan now helps veterans recover at a Florida VA hospital. Her message: nothing is insurmountable if you're willing to do the work.
A Vancouver scholarship fundraiser just broke its own record, raising over $16,000 to help hospitality students pursue their dreams. The event honored a restaurant industry legend while proving his passion for helping others lives on.
Professional triathlete Siri Lindley was given just a 5% chance of surviving acute myeloid leukemia six years ago. Today, she's in remission and channeling her second chance at life into rescuing horses and helping others celebrate every precious moment.
Pope Leo XIV reminded the world that helping others isn't reserved for saints or heroes. In his message for World Day of the Sick, he called on everyone to notice suffering around them and respond with simple, concrete acts of compassion.
While winter storms left drivers stuck across metro St. Louis, one good Samaritan spent his entire Sunday morning pulling strangers out of snowy messes. His simple act of kindness helped dozens of people get home safely.
A man living alone with chronic back pain dreads winter, until his neighbor starts clearing his driveway before dawn without being asked. When offered payment or cookies, the neighbor just says "pass it on."
Rising content creator Nueldrick discovered that making people laugh and dance on social media opened the door to something bigger: helping others. His journey from filming skits in Lagos to becoming a humanitarian shows how creativity can spark real change.
Two North High School seniors in Worcester just earned major recognition for combining academic excellence with hundreds of hours of community service. Their stories prove that juggling family responsibilities, college-level coursework, and helping others isn't just possible—it's award-worthy.
Pope Leo XIV's message for World Day of the Sick reminds us that helping others is within everyone's reach, no matter who we are. His call to action comes as the world needs more compassion and connection than ever.
Pope Leo XIV released a powerful message reminding the world that showing compassion to those in need isn't reserved for saints or healthcare workers. It's something every single person can do, right where they are.
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.
Metro Detroit volunteers are discovering an unexpected benefit from giving back: improved mental health and reduced stress. Science confirms what these volunteers already feel—helping others helps you heal.
Former hockey player Bob Wilkie, who survived the Swift Current Broncos bus crash, just launched a podcast helping others heal from trauma. The first episode features fellow bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki in a powerful conversation about resilience and recovery.