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Phiona Mutesi – African Chess Champion Arises from the Slums
Phiona Mutesi is a young woman from Africa and a true underdog. She is from one of the poorest towns, Katwe, in one of the poorest countries in the world, Uganda. She must walk hours to fill a jug with drinking water. She lives with her family in a small 10 foot by…
Wanda Butts: Making Good Come From Tragedy
In 2006, Wanda Butts experienced a great tragedy. Her 16 year old son, Josh, drowned while rafting in Michigan. One year later, focused on making something good come from this horrible event, Wanda started a program to teach children how to swim. She started the Josh Project and through this program has been able to help…
Giving Thanks to the Heroes of Hurricane Sandy
“During the darkness of the storm, I also think we saw what is brightest in America.” – President Barack Obama You may have heard about the devastation that Hurricane Sandy brought to millions of people in late October, 2012. Perhaps your family or someone you know was impacted? As is the case with any tragedy,…
Loyalty and Compassion at Their Finest, Canine Style!
To an outsider, Bosko the labrador retriever may seem like an ordinary dog. However, to those who know him, he is anything but. You see, one cold night on his family’s ranch, Bosko proved just how special he really is. On that night, Bosko discovered a sick and wounded calf on the property. He alerted his owners,…
Emily Buell – Helping Disabled Students with her College Bound Canines!
It’s that time of year again……back-to-school time! For kindergarteners through those heading off to college, it’s a time of new beginnings and new challenges. But for students with disabilities, especially those entering college, the challenges of a new school year may be overwhelming. High school student Emily Buell realized this, and she decided to do something about…
Aisha Chaudhary – Hopeful, Determined, and Wise Beyond Her Years!
In many ways, Aisha Chaudhary is a typical 15-year-old girl – she likes to dance, is interested in modeling, and enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dogs. But in one very significant way, Aisha is different – you see, she has a rare immune deficiency disorder and was not expected to even live to her…
Valentine's Day – A Day to Celebrate Those You Love!
On February 14 each year, a very special occasion happens – Valentine’s Day! Although the day was originally a tribute to Saint Valentine and not necessarily an “ode to love”, many legends and traditions developed over the years that helped the day evolve into the love celebration it is today. And what an occasion it has become! It…
Emily's Smile Boxes – Bringing a Little Joy to Sick Kids and Their Families!
In 2008, 9-year-old Emily Lites became a big sister when her little brother Jude was born. However, Jude was not your average little brother. Jude had suffered a stroke before he was born and as a result was brain-damaged. Because of Jude’s condition, Emily spent a lot of time in hospitals supporting her brother. And she realized…
InspireMyKids Posts – Our Top Eleven Picks!
In November 2011, InspireMyKids will celebrate our first full year of inspiring kids! Now that this first anniversary is upon us, it’s time to look back on this amazing first year and reflect on which posts have made the greatest impact. In that spirit, here are what we believe to be the top eleven InspireMyKids posts thus…
Soldier Surprises Daughter at School
Air Force Master Sergeant Joseph Myers hoped to see his daughter while she was still in 4th grade. On the next-to-last day of school, he got his wish. He was reunited with Hannah after spending 350 days away from home in Iraq. As you can see in the pictures, Hannah was caught completely off-guard by the surprise. Hannah…
