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A charitable donation from Woking District Rotary will help 100 newborn babies sleep more safely and comfortably. The local service organization is extending its mission of community support to the area's youngest residents.
For thousands of years, humans relied on roosters, church bells, and even professional window-knockers to wake up on time. Their creative solutions reveal how adaptable we are when technology isn't an option.
Former England striker Jermain Defoe, who scored 305 goals across a brilliant 23-year playing career, has landed his first permanent manager role at National League side Woking. The 43-year-old spent two years earning his coaching badges and studying the game before taking the leap into management.
A 9-month-old dog surrendered twice before finding her forever home woke her sleeping owner by biting him as flames engulfed their New Zealand house. Hazel the dog saved the only life that mattered when Gary Thomas adopted her just days before the fire.
A former Dancing with the Stars pro committed to working out before her kids woke up every morning for an entire year. The mental health benefits she discovered far exceeded any physical changes.
For the first time in 25 years, Kelci Stringer woke up happy on the anniversary of her husband's death. The Minnesota Vikings invited her family back to celebrate how a tragedy sparked nationwide safety changes in sports.
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.
Akshay Sharma woke at 4 AM for three years while working full-time in IT, transforming from a sedentary professional into an Ironman finisher. His journey started with one humbling trek that made him realize his body was capable of far more.
Justin Mondeik woke up Tuesday morning and told his wife he'd win the prestigious Gandrud 250 race. By nightfall, the 29-year-old underdog from Gleason had done exactly that, claiming the biggest victory of his career and a $15,000 prize.
After taking a common blood pressure drug for a decade without problems, Lily woke up with a swollen face and learned at the ER that rare reactions can happen years later. Her story is helping thousands understand an unexpected medication risk.
A Cape Town teenager who woke at 4 AM daily to sell sweets for his matric ball just landed a three-year, fully-funded business degree. Rudolph Lekay's determination earned him a complete bursary covering tuition, housing, and living expenses. #
Former NFL star Osi Umenyiora survived a month-long hospitalization including five days in a coma, discovering who truly loved him through the crisis. His co-host Jason Bell stayed by his side every day, moving Umenyiora to tears when he first woke up.
A Mesa family of six is recovering after a quick-thinking 6-year-old woke her parents during a condo fire, giving her dad crucial seconds to carry all four children through flames to safety. Despite severe burns, all six family members are stable and showing progress.
Former model Zazel-Chavah O'Garra woke from brain surgery partially paralyzed, but refused to let disability end her dreams. Twenty-four years later, she's thriving as a social worker, dance company founder, and advocate helping others navigate life after diagnosis.
A Chinese farmer woke at 4:30am every day for 105 days, making a grueling 12-hour round trip just to hold his wife's hand for 30 minutes. Their story of 50 years of marriage has touched millions and inspired an entire community to help.
A Concord firefighter woke from sleep on a redeye flight to find a passenger unconscious and not breathing. His quick thinking and calm leadership brought her back before the plane could land.
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When musician Lachi woke up unable to see, she turned an unlikely corner-side catcaller into her guide through East Harlem. Her new book celebrates disability culture with humor and heart.
Sudarshan Nikam woke at 5:30 am to sell vegetables before school, believing corporate careers weren't for kids like him. At 26, he just passed one of India's toughest exams and became a CA.
Over 70 volunteers woke before dawn in Escondido to help their homeless neighbors be counted and heard. The annual survey ensures federal funding keeps flowing to help people get back on their feet.
A Georgia school bus driver spotted flames inside a home on her morning route and refused to leave until she woke the sleeping residents. Her quick action got everyone out safely before the fire could spread.
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