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A five-time Paralympian is helping disabled students at a Scottish university afford everyday costs like food and travel. Matt Levy's scholarship removes financial barriers so students can focus on learning, not survival.
A paralyzed kitten named Gelato rolled into his forever home after shelter staff built him a tiny wheelchair from toy cars and rulers. His new mom already has two cats with similar injuries waiting to welcome him.
A 72-year-old wheelchair user spent 90 agonizing minutes clinging to a pipe in shark-filled Florida waters before a quick-thinking sergeant pulled him to safety. Bill Von Herbulis was back fishing the very next day.
A ride-hailing driver in China reassured a blind passenger about his appearance, sparking a friendship that's warming hearts across social media. Their conversation has earned over 7.4 million likes and inspired a promise of lifelong support.
Jami Simhachalam Naidu learned to write with his toes at age three. Today, he teaches students at a government school in India, earning his position through merit alone.
Callum Smith, Britain's only armless racing driver, steers with his feet and just signed with Team BRIT to chase motorsport history. The 23-year-old is working toward becoming the first person without arms to compete at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Laura Pettenuzzo struggled to make friends as an adult with anxiety and limited mobility. Her friend Isabel became a "friendship cupid," introducing her to people who've become her closest companions.
Four-time Para Surfing World Champion Matt Formston has won medals, set world records, and conquered monster waves. But he says his marriage to wife Bex tops them all.
Eight months after a riding accident left her paralyzed, Olympic-hopeful Saffron Cresswell made it to the World Championships in a completely new sport. Her story proves that devastating setbacks can open unexpected doors.
Oliver and Bunny, born with severe disabilities, beat impossible odds with love and medical intervention. Their journey from sick orphans to thriving companions is capturing hearts worldwide.
After his wife became partially paralyzed from diabetes complications, a retired Chinese serviceman refused to let her fade away in a hospital bed. Instead, he's spent a decade driving her across all of China in a campervan, and she's thriving like never before.
After 40 surgeries and a lifetime of hearing "you can't," Conner Hunt became a record-breaking para athlete with 12 state championships. Now he's headed to college on a track scholarship.