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After he was laid off, this father's small act of love meant everything to his daughter - and thousands of others
After he was laid off, this father's small act of love meant everything to his daughter - and thousands of others
Love is in the details. That's how Jim Porterfield conveys his love to his children, never wavering even as he's faced hardship.
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After losing his own POW dad, this restaurant owner carried on a family legacy of honoring vets
An annual dinner for prisoners of war was Nguyen Van Thoi's way of giving back. When the legacy was passed down to his son, Richard decided to honor veterans and first responders in his own way.
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Family brings black literature to African-American community with no bookstores
Residents in some of D.C.’s predominantly African-American neighborhoods used to have to travel across the city to buy a book, only to find minimal works by black authors. Derrick and Ramunda Young wanted to change that.
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Single mother makes documentary about being homeless, finds housing in the process
With nowhere to go and a baby to take care of, a homeless shelter was Sasha’s last resort. While there, she found support in a group of homeless filmmakers, who empowered her to tell her own story and get back on her feet in the process.
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Little girl finds role model in dancer with same rare birth defect
A little girl is gaining confidence from a dancer who shares the same rare birth defect.
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This police officer saved the life of a missing autistic girl. But his heroism began long before.
Jon Pruziner has dedicated his career to answering the call of duty in both the military and police force. After losing his leg in the Army, he never quit serving others, but there's one mission that stands out: the lifesaving rescue of a young girl with autism.
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‘There is more than one way to be a parent’: Couple adopts 6 kids after struggling with infertility
Andrew and Sabrina's children were a dream come true.
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When trolls attacked her daughter with disabilities, this mom fought back
Natalie’s daughter Sophia was born with severe facial deformities and disabilities. When Natalie would take her out or post photos online, the cruelty would be too much to bear. But love for her daughter trumped fear, so she stepped out and became a fierce advocate for children like Sophia.
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When her 650 students didn't have bikes, this teacher made it happen - and then kept going
After discovering one of her students didn’t own a bike, this Title I teacher made it her mission to get bikes for all 650 students. Little did she know, her charge would turn into a life purpose in providing underprivileged children with joy.
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After overcoming the mountain of an organ transplant, a donor and recipient climbed the Grand Teton
After a lifesaving organ donation brought these strangers together, they decided to tackle the challenge of a lifetime in their own backyard: The Grand Tetons.
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Police officer and women’s boxing champion knocks out stereotypes
Tiara is a police officer in some of D.C.'s toughest neighborhoods. She's also a world champion boxer. Whether she's in the ring or in uniform, her commitment to her community redefines expectations for police officers and boxers alike.
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Childhood cancer survivors reunite, marry at hospital that saved their lives
Joel and Lindsey met as kids through their cancer treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Decades later, they both returned to the hospital, reconnected and fell in love. So when it came time for the wedding, the choice of venue was easy.
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