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After decades of misdiagnosis and a suicide attempt, Jim Love finally got the right treatment for bipolar disorder. Now he's helping others navigate the mental health system that once failed him.
When people are released from immigration detention with no phone, money, or way home, a network of Michigan volunteers is there to help. They're providing rides, clothes, and connections to reunite families.
A Buddhist meditation teacher who developed chronic illness from black mold exposure discovered how mindfulness and hypnosis can rewire the brain to help people suffering from ongoing health conditions. Her personal journey is now helping others find hope and healing.
A former lumber worker who grew up with a bipolar stepfather just celebrated 24 years as a mental health nurse in Thunder Bay. Patrick Lacroix now dedicates his life to helping people with the exact conditions he once struggled to understand.
After hiding his pain for nearly five decades, Sunderland's first Black player Roly Gregoire is finally sharing his story of courage and healing. His decision to speak up at 67 is helping others find their voice too.
Tovhowani Makondo was diagnosed with HIV at 20 after fleeing rejection in her rural South African community. Today, she's back in school, working, and showing young LGBTQI people that an HIV diagnosis is not the end.
Rock musician Caleb Shomo publicly came out as gay after years of struggling with his identity, receiving support from fans and his ex-wife. His honest post about self-discovery is helping others facing similar journeys find courage.
After losing everything to cocaine and alcohol, Paul hit rock bottom when his kidneys began failing. Now he volunteers at the same Warrington recovery center that saved his life, helping others find hope.
Five Newcastle High School seniors just received scholarships to pursue careers dedicated to helping others. The Racers for Excellence awards honor students committed to healthcare, athletics, and public safety.
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored eight community champions with $50,000 grants each this spring, bringing their total community giving to over $36 million since 2011. Among the heroes: a wrongfully convicted man now helping others, a Paralympic gold medalist, and an NFL star giving back.
Gracie, a therapy dog who comforts special education students, survived a life-threatening fungal infection and became the first patient in a clinical trial that could revolutionize treatment. Her journey from near-death to medical pioneer shows how one small dog is helping others of her species.
Over a thousand volunteers donated 80,417 hours to HopeWest in 2025, providing companionship and support worth $2.8 million to families facing illness and grief across western Colorado. One volunteer turned her own experience losing her husband into a decade of service helping others.
Christine Epple graduated from Grand View University's counseling master's program while battling cancer, working full time, and maintaining a near-perfect GPA. She's already landed her dream job helping others heal.
A Google data expert analyzed billions of searches and found something surprising: the internet's most private queries are overwhelmingly hopeful. While social media feeds overflow with negativity, our actual searches tell a completely different story about who we really are.
After nearly a decade of watching her boss put everyone else first, an employee decided it was time Tammy Neil got some kindness back. The Collingwood shoe store owner was left in tears when she received a surprise gift package recognizing her selfless spirit.
A high school senior who dedicated over 1,000 hours to serving her community has been named the first winner of a scholarship honoring an educator who died helping others. Jin Song's selfless spirit mirrors the legacy of the woman the award celebrates.
Andrew Reyes was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street on an electric scooter, but his recovery journey became the foundation for helping others. Now 20 months sober and enrolled in college, he's teaching healthcare providers about trauma-informed care from a survivor's perspective.
A six-year-old's visit to meet shelter dogs leads to tears and an important lesson about embracing difficult emotions. Her mother realizes that shielding kids from sadness means shielding them from compassion.
Over 21,000 election workers in Kerala may have been unable to vote while helping others cast their ballots. Now the state's High Court is pushing to make sure every citizen can exercise their right to vote, no matter their duties.
A first grader in Berlin, New Hampshire, is proving you're never too young to brighten someone's day. Ivy hand-painted vases, arranged fresh flowers, and personally delivered them to local nursing home residents.
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