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Train Crash Survivor Finds Healing Helping Others
Community HeroesJul 31

Train Crash Survivor Finds Healing Helping Others

A woman who survived a devastating 2011 train crash that killed 40 people is now helping others navigate chronic illness. Her journey from trauma to purpose shows how healing ourselves can mean helping others heal too.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Helping Others Cuts Depression by 73% in New Study
Acts of KindnessJul 8

Helping Others Cuts Depression by 73% in New Study

Scientists just confirmed what volunteers have known all along: being kind to others doesn't just help them, it transforms your own mental health. A groundbreaking study shows that simple acts of generosity reduce depression, anxiety, and loneliness better than traditional therapy techniques.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Charleston Survivor Helps Others Escape Human Trafficking
Community HeroesJan 20

Charleston Survivor Helps Others Escape Human Trafficking

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.

Google: survivor story3 min read
Survivor Turns Pain Into Dance to Help Others Heal
Acts of KindnessFeb 18

Survivor Turns Pain Into Dance to Help Others Heal

A human trafficking survivor in Sioux Falls is sharing her story through a powerful dance performance to spread hope and help others come forward. The free community event brings survivor voices to center stage through movement and art.

Google: survivor story2 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
ALS Patient Becomes First in Study to Help Others Live Better
Community HeroesApr 7

ALS Patient Becomes First in Study to Help Others Live Better

When Tim Evans was diagnosed with ALS on Valentine's Day 2014, he faced a choice: wait at home or use his remaining years to help others. He became the first volunteer in a Johns Hopkins study designed to improve quality of life for ALS patients.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
ALS Patient Volunteers for Study to Help Others Live Better
Community HeroesApr 6

ALS Patient Volunteers for Study to Help Others Live Better

A man diagnosed with ALS on Valentine's Day 2014 chose to become the first volunteer in a Johns Hopkins study aimed at improving quality of life for others with the disease. Instead of waiting at home, Tim Evans is dedicating his remaining time to advancing research that could help thousands.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Paris Jackson: 6 Years Sober and Helping Others Heal
Community HeroesAug 19

Paris Jackson: 6 Years Sober and Helping Others Heal

Singer-songwriter Paris Jackson is celebrating over six years of sobriety and transforming her recovery journey into hope for others. She calls her recovery her "superpower" and believes sharing her story can help people struggling with addiction.

Google News - Recovery Story3 min read
Woman Beats 10-Year Addiction, Now Helps Others Heal
Acts of KindnessFeb 21

Woman Beats 10-Year Addiction, Now Helps Others Heal

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.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
College Student Beats Thyroid Cancer, Now Helping Others
Acts of KindnessApr 15

College Student Beats Thyroid Cancer, Now Helping Others

Armani was just 11 when doctors found a mass in her neck and diagnosed her with thyroid cancer. Today, she's thriving in college and studying recreational therapy to help others facing their own battles.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Rose Black Beats Pancreatic Cancer Twice, Now Helps Others
Community HeroesApr 11

Rose Black Beats Pancreatic Cancer Twice, Now Helps Others

A Michigan woman survived pancreatic cancer not once but twice, and now she's dedicating her life to helping others fight the disease with the same determination that saved her. Her message: be your own advocate.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Rugby Star Kildunne Opens Up to Help Others Heal
Community HeroesApr 15

Rugby Star Kildunne Opens Up to Help Others Heal

World Cup champion Ellie Kildunne is sharing her battle with body dysmorphia and disordered eating during lockdown. Her message of recovery is giving others the courage to speak up.

BBC Sport2 min read
Amanda Kloots Launches Podcast to Help Others Heal From Loss
Acts of KindnessAug 28

Amanda Kloots Launches Podcast to Help Others Heal From Loss

After losing her husband Nick Cordero to COVID-19 in 2020, Amanda Kloots spent six years learning to live alongside grief while finding joy again. Now she's launching Good Grief, a podcast creating community for others navigating life's hardest losses.

Womens Health2 min read
Rugby Star Kildunne Shares Battle to Help Others Heal
Community HeroesApr 15

Rugby Star Kildunne Shares Battle to Help Others Heal

England's World Cup hero Ellie Kildunne is opening up about her hidden struggle with body dysmorphia and disordered eating during lockdown. Her courage to speak out is helping break the silence around mental health in sports.

Google: world cup victory3 min read
NC Farmer Helps Others Escape Factory Farming Traps
Community HeroesApr 4

NC Farmer Helps Others Escape Factory Farming Traps

After years fighting a poultry giant, Craig Watts now runs a program helping farmers understand their rights and transition away from unfair contracts. His "Growers Unite" initiative is giving trapped farmers a path forward.

Inside Climate News2 min read
Army Vet Beats Prostate Cancer, Now Helps Others Do the Same
Community HeroesMar 10

Army Vet Beats Prostate Cancer, Now Helps Others Do the Same

After 25 years of military service, Henry H. Washington III learned he had prostate cancer during his retirement physical. Now over a decade cancer-free, he's dedicating his life to helping other men face the disease with courage and community.

Mens Health2 min read
Liv, 26, Beat Ketamine Addiction and Now Helps Others Heal
Acts of KindnessFeb 3

Liv, 26, Beat Ketamine Addiction and Now Helps Others Heal

After a near-fatal overdose, Liv transformed her ketamine addiction into a mission to save others from the same pain. Now thriving in recovery, she's using poetry and volunteer work to show young people that healing is possible.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Hurricane Helene Survivor Now Helps Others Rebuild Lives
Acts of KindnessJun 5

Hurricane Helene Survivor Now Helps Others Rebuild Lives

Two years after being rescued from her car roof during Hurricane Helene's flooding, Elisabeth Anderson dedicates her time to helping other disaster survivors recover. Her family's terrifying experience in Georgia transformed her into a beacon of hope for those facing similar trauma.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Dolly Parton Offered Body for Cancer Drug Tests to Help Others
Acts of KindnessAug 28

Dolly Parton Offered Body for Cancer Drug Tests to Help Others

In her final days, Dolly Parton asked doctors to test experimental cancer treatments on her even if she couldn't be saved, hoping to help future patients. Her sister Stella shared the touching revelation in a heartfelt tribute to the country music legend.

Google News - Entertainment2 min read
Mom of 4 Turns Abuse Survival Into Mission to Help Others
Community HeroesFeb 21

Mom of 4 Turns Abuse Survival Into Mission to Help Others

After escaping a decade of domestic violence, 27-year-old Guadalupe Sosa now helps shape support services for other survivors. Her transformation from isolation to college student, baker, and advocate shows healing is possible.

Google: survivor story2 min read

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