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Aanchal Gupta, mother of a three-year-old boy, shares why gender equality starts with parenting choices at home, not laws. Her message about raising sons without judgment is inspiring parents across India.
A three-year-old boy seriously injured in a zoo crocodile enclosure is now talking, playing, and smiling again after seven surgeries. His community has raised over £105,000 to support his recovery and rehabilitation.
An 11-year-old boy with a rare muscle-wasting disease is receiving one of the world's most expensive treatments after his entire country rallied to raise $2.8 million. Thousands of strangers came together through charity football matches, auctions, and community events to give Yigit Elma a chance at reclaiming his childhood.
A martial arts student in India instinctively softened his kick when paired with a girl, then delivered full force with a boy, sparking millions of views. Parents worldwide are celebrating the moment as proof that kindness and strength can coexist.
Jake Albanez will run Sunday's Lincoln Marathon in a full cap and gown, racing to break a world record while raising money for the Boys Town youth who inspire him daily. Every mile honors graduating seniors starting their next chapter. --- ##
A Nebraska man is attempting to break the world record for fastest marathon in graduation attire while raising money for at-risk youth. Every mile of his 26.2-mile journey honors graduating seniors at Boys Town.
A reporter searching for troubled boys at the Boys' Club of New York came up empty. The 150-year-old organization's simple secret: creating space for deep friendships that protect mental health.
Eric Hepplewhite has spent over four decades leading Lanchester Boys' Brigade and supporting young people through the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. His community poppy project brought together an entire English village and raised nearly £15,000 for veterans.
A nonprofit that's helped bring six treatments to market just launched a powerful birthday-themed campaign to close the funding gap on a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The disease still cuts lives tragically short, but CureDuchenne is fighting to change that reality.
Ross Stores and Boys and Girls Club are teaming up for the 12th year to help local kids succeed in school. Last year, Albany raised over $2,400, and this year they're aiming even higher.
A community talent showcase brought neighbors together for a night of performances that raised $14,000 for local youth programs. Every dollar stays in Jennings County to support kids through after-school programs and mentorship.
A small-town cooking competition in Lawrence County, Indiana, turned $300 into nearly $14,000 for local youth programs while recruiting even more volunteers for next year. The Boys & Girls Club's first-ever "Stirring Up Great Futures" fundraiser proved that community spirit can multiply generosity by 46 times over.
An 11-year-old New Zealand boy who suffered a massive brain bleed defied doctors' predictions by talking the same day he woke from his coma. Now he's baking to raise funds for the hospital that saved his life.
A routine river trip turned into a 45-minute rescue mission when 28 Boy Scouts from Virginia found themselves trapped by rising floodwaters on the Cacapon River. Thanks to quick thinking and local emergency crews, every scout made it home safe.
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy is stepping up to rebuild a dilapidated community school and health center in his hometown, but there's a problem: no road to get there. Now he's meeting with the governor to fix that first.
Japan's most beloved boy band Arashi performed their final concert at Tokyo Dome, closing a 27-year journey that touched millions across Asia. Five members who grew up together ended where they started, celebrating a legacy built on friendship and genuine connection.
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A groundbreaking program in South Africa is proving that when boys have safe spaces to heal from trauma, violence drops and lives are saved. The results challenge everything we thought about why boys don't ask for help.
A circus-themed fundraiser in Rochester, Minnesota just became one of the most successful events in the Boys & Girls Club's 26-year history. The "Chair Affair" gala brought the community together to support programs serving 300 children every day.
Boys and young men are texting crisis helplines about suicide at surprising rates, revealing a hopeful shift in how they seek support. New data shows 1 in 3 boys under 14 who reached out mentioned suicide, pointing to an important breakthrough in male help-seeking.
A small Northern Irish community has raised over £65,000 in its first year supporting local families facing cancer. The Enniskillen Support Centre's biggest win came from a single Pink Run event that brought 475 runners together and raised £51,000 for breast cancer services.
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