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‘He was with me now more than ever’: Quinn Cook credits dad for never giving up on NBA dream

‘He was with me now more than ever’: Quinn Cook credits dad for never giving up on NBA dream

‘He was with me now more than ever’: Quinn Cook credits dad for never giving up on NBA dream

His dad died suddenly when he was just 14, but Quinn Cook never lost sight of his dream. After years of adversity, he's an NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, and he credits his dad for it all.

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6-year-old sews, sells "hurricane pillows" to raise money for Florence victims

With his community reeling from Hurricane Florence, six-year-old Mason starting sewing and selling "Hurricane Pillows." All proceeds go to the Red Cross, helping other victims in the Carolinas.

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Grammy award winning artist Jason Mraz does community service while touring

Grammy award winning artist Jason Mraz stopped to volunteer at a food bank while touring, and got a surprise gift from a grieving mother, whose deceased son was a huge fan of the singer.

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Lawman befriends man who shot him

"I don't think we should throw away the key on this young man." At a sentencing hearing for the man who shot him, Sgt. Art Blakey told the judge the man deserved a second chance. What followed is a lesson in love and faith.

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Doggy cafe created by woman with disabilities, employs others with special needs

Told she was unemployable due to her disability, Jessica turned her passion for dogs into a business that sells dog treats and employs others with special needs.

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Open Goal Project helps fund underprivileged youth soccer players

When this talented youth soccer player couldn't afford to play on the travel team she had the skills for, these coaches started an organization to help fund her dreams, and the dreams of others like her.

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Florence no match for South Carolina couple's wedding

As soon as the ceremony ended and pictures were taken, the winds picked up and it started to rain.

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Pennsylvania couple rushed OBX wedding ahead of Hurricane Florence

A mandatory evacuation of the Outer Banks because of Hurricane Florence forced a bride and groom to move up their wedding day.

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On her days off, this hairstylist gives free haircuts to those in need

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HeartThreads: Laura on the Street

Laura knows what it's like to face hard times. That's why, on her days off, she leaves her upscale hair salon and hits the streets to give free haircuts to those in need, sharing warmth, hope, and human connection as she works.

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What Hurricane Irma took away, teen's boss wants to give back

Michael moved to the U.S. with his mom after Hurricane Irma destroyed their home in the U.S. Virgin Islands. When his job supervisor learned of their story, he took Michael shopping and set up a fund to help make him and his mom whole again.

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Doctor reunites with Harvey hero who helped get him to hospital for emergency surgery

When Dr. Stephen Kimmel was needed for an emergency surgery during Hurricane Harvey, this man helped him make the 11 mile journey from his home to the hospital. The two heroes were recently reunited for the first time since the hurricane.

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