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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,…
Xena and Jonny – A Boy and A Dog Change Each Others Lives Forever
Jonny Hickey is a boy from Georgia who is helping to change the world. Jonny has autism. When he was young, he was very quiet and found it hard to talk and be with other people. He was not very happy and had a difficult time in school. While trying to help her son in every way possible,…
Molly the Pony – Inspiring Hope, One Gallop at a Time!
There once was a pony named Molly, who lived with her owners in Louisiana. But then came Hurricane Katrina… After Hurricane Katrina, Molly was on her own, her owners nowhere to be found in the aftermath of the terrible storm. Within a few weeks, she was rescued and taken to a farm. But there Molly…
Polar Bear Camp? Inspiring Kids to Make a Difference with the Environment
Well, it’s not exactly a camp run by polar bears! It’s more like a camp run every year during polar bear migration time. And it’s run by Polar Bears International (PBI). Polar Bears International is the world’s leading polar bear protection group. They focus on saving bears from the many problems they face in the modern world. These…
Think You Don’t Need Math? Think Again…..It’s All Around You!
Do you ever get bored sitting in math class, wondering why you even need to learn the stuff in the first place? Well, this feeling is not too unusual. But the truth is, learning and using math is something that plays an amazingly important role in your life! From the moment you wake, all through your day,…
Great Quotes for Kids About Courage
Have you ever done something that you knew was the right thing to do, but you were scared to do it? Or maybe you did something that looked very hard, but you decided to try it. That is courage in action and you probably felt very good about what you did. And you should! Courage…
Birke Baehr – 11-year-old Wants to Change How We Eat
At eight years old, Birke heard a news story about mercury in high fructose corn syrup. He asked his mother what high fructose corn syrup was. Once he found out what it was and how much of our food contains it, he decided to learn what else is in our food. Today, Birke reads labels on the…
Skidboot the Dog – His Friendship and Legacy Live On!
Do you know a special dog or pet? Skidboot the Dog, who lived on a ranch in Quinlan, Texas, was one the smartest dogs you will ever see! But Skidboot was a lot more than just smart. He was also a great partner to his owner, David Hartwig. Their support of each other is a…
Chi Chi Monet – 9 Year Old Rapper With a Great Rap!
Chi Chi Monet is a 9 year old singer and rapper from the Washington, DC area who is using her musical talent to inspire other kids to make good choices. She focuses on issues like Bullying, Stranger Danger and Eating Well. Chi Chi became interested in music when she was just two years old. Her…
13 Year Old Shelby Grebenc is One Good Egg
Shelby Grebenc is a young girl who lives on a farm with her family in Broomfield, Colorado. When she was 10 years old, her mom was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and her family was on the edge of losing their home. Instead of reacting with fear or by feeling sorry for herself, Shelby decided to take action….
