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Zach Hodskins: One Armed Star Hoopster and Amazing Role Model
Zach Hodskins was born with one arm, but from a very young age he has focused on his ability rather than his disability. He took a love of basketball, a positive attitude, faith and great determination to build his skills to be become one of the top High School players in Georgia. “I just love…
Great Leadership Quotes for Kids
Anyone can be a leader and the world definitely needs lots more good leaders! What is leadership? It is all around you and shows up in many ways. Leadership is… Doing the right thing without being asked or when no one is watching Helping others in need Guiding others on the right path Setting a…
Horses That Help: Meet Inspiring Horses That Change Lives
If you have a pet, you know that animals can be great friends and loyal companions. In fact, some animals are trained to be companions to those in need, such as the blind. You have probably heard of a guide dog, but have you ever heard of a guide horse or therapeutic horse??? Just like…
Arushi Madan – A 16 Year Old "Green Machine" Changing Her Community With Environmental Passion
Sixteen year old Arushi Madan from the United Arab Emirates just celebrated her 16th birthday. When you hear about all that she has done to help the environment in her sixteen years, you may not believe her age! Like many young people we feature on IMK, Arushi’s accomplishments stem from her passion. In her case, it…
Lauren Hill's Legacy – Find Something to Fight For
You may recall the very inspiring story of Lauren Hill which we brought to InspireMyKids last fall. If not, please take a moment to check it out now. Lauren was diagnosed with brain cancer just before she was able to fulfill her ultimate dream…to play college basketball. While others might have given up on their dream,…
The Buddy Bench – Can an 8 Year Old Boy Change School Playgrounds Forever?
Have you ever felt lonely at recess? Christian Bucks, a 3rd grader at Roundtown Elementary School in York, PA, is on a mission to end playground loneliness. And he is making waves with the help of the Buddy Bench. The Buddy Bench is a place where children can go if they have no one to…
Heros Among Us: Like Most Teachers, Sonya Romero Does Anything for Her Kids
You may have noticed something about most of your teachers. They care about you. A lot. Although you may not realize it, they spend a lot of their own time, money and energy to help their students become their best. Yet, rarely do teachers receive extraordinary praise for their extraordinary kindness, giving and caring. Why…
Alex McKelvey – A First Grader’s 600 Acts of Kindness
Alex McKelvey is an 8 year old from Washington who has been doing a awful lot of good lately! For the past year, since her grandmother died, she and her family have performed hundreds of acts of kindness! All of this is to honor the life of her grandmother, Linda, a kind person who always put others…
Great Hero Quotes for Kids
When you think of the word “hero”, who comes to mind? A firefighter? A soldier? A comic-book crimefighter? Well, these do all fit into the category of hero, but many others do as well. For instance, an animal that rescues its family from a fire is most definitely a hero! So is a volunteer who quietly feeds…
Never Give Up – Minnesota Girls Basketball Team Shows the Power of Perseverance
The Climax-Fisher Knights High School girls basketball team from Minnesota accomplished something that few others teams ever have done. They lost 84 games in a row! That is a lot of losing. During each of those games, though, their coach said they played hard and kept their spirits up. While a few girls quit during…
