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Shark Attack Survivor Surfs Hawaii Competition 7 Weeks Later
Community HeroesMay 6

Shark Attack Survivor Surfs Hawaii Competition 7 Weeks Later

A Maui surfer who lost his leg to a shark is back in the water competing in the Hawaii Adaptive Surfing Championships. Kenji Nonaka joins 90+ athletes showing that resilience can turn tragedy into triumph.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Cape Breton Shark Survivor Shares Story to Help Others
Community HeroesJul 24

Cape Breton Shark Survivor Shares Story to Help Others

Nearly four years after a rare shark encounter off Nova Scotia's coast left her seriously injured, Taylor Fortune is breaking her silence to help people and sharks coexist safely. Her first-ever television interview anchors a documentary focused on understanding these ocean giants, not fearing them.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Teen Saves Brother's Life After Shark Attack in Bahamas
Community HeroesAug 14

Teen Saves Brother's Life After Shark Attack in Bahamas

When a reef shark clamped onto 12-year-old Parker Roll's leg 60 miles offshore with no help available, his 16-year-old brother Jack didn't freeze. He ripped off his swimsuit, tied it as a tourniquet, and carried Parker to safety.

Upworthy2 min read
Illinois Hospital Throws Superhero Party for Cancer Survivors
Health & WellnessMay 14

Illinois Hospital Throws Superhero Party for Cancer Survivors

Horizon Health is inviting cancer survivors to don capes and celebrate their strength at a free luncheon on June 5. The "Super Survivor" event honors National Cancer Survivors Day with food, prizes, and community support.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Injured Sea Turtle Tracked From Space After Shark Attack
Community HeroesMay 12

Injured Sea Turtle Tracked From Space After Shark Attack

Amelie the Kemp's ridley sea turtle lost her flipper to a suspected shark attack, recovered in just 47 days, and now helps scientists track how amputee turtles survive in the wild. She's already traveled the Florida Keys and thriving.

Good Good Good2 min read
82 Zebra Sharks Rewilded in World's First Shark Release
Planet WinsAug 25

82 Zebra Sharks Rewilded in World's First Shark Release

An international team of 60 aquariums across 15 countries just pulled off something never done before: rewilding sharks. Eighty-two zebra shark pups, raised in captivity and released into Indonesian waters, are now thriving in the wild.

Good News Network2 min read
NJ Survivor Turns Attack Into National Voice of Hope
Community HeroesMay 5

NJ Survivor Turns Attack Into National Voice of Hope

One year after her domestic violence story aired on Investigation Discovery, Kelly Sutliff is showing survivors everywhere that trauma doesn't define your future. Her courage is changing lives across the country.

Google: survivor story3 min read
Cancer Survivor Amanda Nerstad Joins Survivor Fitness
Health & WellnessMay 20

Cancer Survivor Amanda Nerstad Joins Survivor Fitness

Cancer survivor Amanda Nerstad is now helping other Tennessee survivors heal through fitness and wellness as a program coordinator. After years of advocacy work, she's bringing her personal journey full circle.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Tennessee Community Hosts Annual Cancer Survivor Dinner
Health & WellnessAug 19

Tennessee Community Hosts Annual Cancer Survivor Dinner

Houston County is celebrating survivors with their annual Cancer Survivor Dinner on September 12, offering a free meal and community support. The event welcomes all cancer survivors and a guest to gather at Griffin's Chapel Church of the Nazarene.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Lafayette Tea Honors Cancer Survivors with Music & Butterflies
Acts of KindnessJun 8

Lafayette Tea Honors Cancer Survivors with Music & Butterflies

The Good Samaritan Project is hosting its 6th Annual Cancer Survivor Tea on June 13, bringing together survivors, caregivers, and supporters for an afternoon of celebration and healing. The free event features live music, a butterfly release, and recognition of Cancer Survivor of the Year.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Survivor Leads 50 Women to Justice in Spain Assault Case
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Survivor Leads 50 Women to Justice in Spain Assault Case

After being assaulted abroad in 2013, Gabrielle Vega turned her pain into action, conducting her own investigation that united 50 survivors and led to her attacker's conviction. Netflix's "The Predator of Seville" shows how one woman's courage sparked a movement of healing and justice.

Google: survivor story2 min read
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Acts of KindnessApr 14

Chattanooga Rowing Event Raises Funds for Cancer Survivors

Cancer survivors and their supporters will row for a cause at Chattanooga's fourth annual Rock the Row fundraiser on April 25. The relay competition benefits Survivor Fitness, which offers free personal training, nutrition support, and mental health counseling to local cancer survivors rebuilding after treatment.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Friends' Quick Thinking Saves Boy After Sydney Shark Attack
Community HeroesJan 18

Friends' Quick Thinking Saves Boy After Sydney Shark Attack

When a 12-year-old was bitten by a shark at a Sydney beach, his friends jumped into the water to rescue him—an act police are calling heroic. Their quick response, combined with rapid medical care, gave the boy fighting for his life a real chance at survival.

ABC Australia2 min read
Shark Detection Tech Reveals Lower Bite Risk Than Ever
InnovationJul 12

Shark Detection Tech Reveals Lower Bite Risk Than Ever

New drone technology is spotting more sharks near beaches, but scientists have good news: shark attacks remain incredibly rare, and the threat hasn't actually increased. The real story is how smart monitoring is helping us peacefully coexist with ocean wildlife.

Guardian Environment3 min read
Cancer Network Launches Survivor Story Campaign
Health & WellnessJun 8

Cancer Network Launches Survivor Story Campaign

The Acetrea Cancer Advocacy Network is inviting cancer survivors to share their journeys as part of a new campaign during Cancer Survivor Awareness Month. The initiative aims to inspire current patients and break the stigma surrounding cancer.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Cancer Center Sends Survivors on Free Mountain Retreat
Community HeroesApr 30

Cancer Center Sends Survivors on Free Mountain Retreat

Northside Hospital's Cancer Institute treated dozens of cancer survivors to a fully-funded weekend retreat in the Georgia mountains. The program goes beyond medical treatment to help survivors rebuild their lives after cancer.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Cayman Islands Hospital Launches Cancer Survivor Retreat
Health & WellnessMay 6

Cayman Islands Hospital Launches Cancer Survivor Retreat

Health City Cayman Islands created a first-of-its-kind wellness retreat for cancer survivors, offering oceanfront healing, expert guidance, and community support beyond treatment. The full-day program brought together survivors, caregivers, and medical experts to focus on thriving after cancer.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Utah Cancer Survivor Event Celebrates 30 Years of Hope
Community HeroesMay 20

Utah Cancer Survivor Event Celebrates 30 Years of Hope

What started with twelve cancer survivors climbing Utah's highest peak in 1996 has become a beloved tradition that now draws 400 participants each July. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Survivors at the Summit, a testament to three decades of resilience and community.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Cancer Survivor Becomes Psycho-Oncologist After 20 Years
Community HeroesAug 4

Cancer Survivor Becomes Psycho-Oncologist After 20 Years

Twenty years after beating kidney cancer that struck him at age two, Pablo Allard Méndez now dedicates his life to helping other young cancer patients as a psycho-oncologist. The Chilean survivor co-founded his country's first national network for childhood cancer survivors and works with global organizations to transform survivorship care.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Quincy Celebrates Cancer Survivors on June 5
Health & WellnessMay 21

Quincy Celebrates Cancer Survivors on June 5

More than 18.6 million Americans are cancer survivors today, and Quincy's Blessing Hospital wants every single one of them to celebrate. A free community event welcomes survivors and their families to rock out together this June.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read

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