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Alex Holmes – Taking a Stand: From Bullied to Anti-Bullying Leader
Bullying is a worldwide issue. Alex Holmes, a teenager in England who got bullied himself, decided to take a stand. He invented a role at his school called a “Student Anti-Bullying Coordinator”. Then he started organizing events, creating videos, running campaigns and getting other students involved as ambassadors, event leaders and bully “patrollers”. This changed not only his life, but…
Jourdan Urbach – At Age 7 He Started Using Musical Talents to Save Lives
Jourdan Urbach is a man with a goal. His goal is to positively change the lives of as many sick kids as possible. A gifted violinist, at age 7 he began visiting children’s hospitals hoping to make sick kids feel better. He saw the positive impact his music could have on other children. So he began holding benefit concerts to raise…
The Lemon Squeeze Foundation – Kids Improving Other Kids' Lives
Deedra Scherm is a mom who wants to make the world a better place. When pregnant with her first child, Deedra found out she had a potentially fatal pregnancy-related illness. This made her think long and hard about how she wanted her and her kids to live. She realized that the most important thing she could teach…
The Band Naturally 7 Inspires Through Music on the London Tube
It has long been believed that music can inspire at any given moment in time. This time it was in the Tube in London with a hip hop American group named Naturally 7. This group is amazing – they create the sound of an entire band using no instruments, just their voices! This video shows Naturally 7 in action. Watch the…
Homeless Teenager Nick Wood Shows Courage Every Day
Nick Wood is an inspirational teenager. He is homeless, but he doesn’t let his circumstances bring him down. In fact, he finds a way to thrive in a new school and environment. He does so with the help of a thoughtful football coach and because he wants to create a better life for himself. Additional Resources: Here is an article that…
How Much Joy Can a Bike Bring To A Child in Need? Ask Dan Austin, Founder of 88 Bikes.
In 2006, Dan Austin and his brother spent two weeks in Cambodia working at a children’s hospital. During that trip, they took a bike ride through the countryside. Then, after they rode, they planned to donate their bikes to the local orphanage. They thought this act of kindness would make a great ending to their Cambodian trip. But after they met the 88…
Perseverance – The Story of Derek Redmond In the 1992 Olympics
For those of you old enough to remember the 1992 Olympics, this video of Derek Redmond was one of the most memorable moments of those entire Olympics. Derek badly injures his hamstring but somehow finds the strength to finish the race with the help of his dad.
Friendship Comes In All Shapes and Sizes
It’s an unusual friendship…….a friendship between a dog and an elephant! The two couldn’t be more physically different. Yet they are the best of friends. The pair showed an amazing example of loyalty when Bella the elephant waited for Tarra the dog to recover from an injury. This video tells their story. Additional Resources: Here…
Blind Painter Is an Inspiration to Many
This is an amazing story of John Bramblitt, who lost his eye sight and sense of purpose but had enough determination to find a new way to express himself to the world, painting. His paintings are truly amazing and an inspiration to many.
Duggie the Dolphin Strikes Up a Friendship With a Labrador Dog
An unlikely friendship has blossomed between a dog named Ben and a bottle-nosed dolphin named Duggie. Duggie has made his home off Tory Island, Ireland. Recently, Ben has taken to pacing the island’s pier and then jumping into the water as soon as Duggie appears….. Duggie first appeared when the body of another dolphin washed up at the back of the island….
