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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…
Great Perseverance Quotes for Kids
“Success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall.” – Oliver Goldsmith If you think about the quote above, it is really a very simple concept. However, the reality of actually getting up each time, especially that one last time, can sometimes be incredibly hard. This is the idea of perseverance, and it…
The Panyee Football Club – A Near-Impossible Dream Realized
Once upon a time, there was a group of boys who wanted to play soccer……… This might not sound like the start of a typical fairy tale of wishes and magic. But for the boys of the Panyee Football Club, this was the beginning of their dream come true. Only their dream came true not through…
Cathy Rush – “Dreams Are For Everyone”!
In 1971, there were many in the world who still believed that a woman’s potential for success was limited. Enter Cathy Rush, the young wife of a basketball referee who had just taken a job as head women’s basketball coach at Immaculata College in suburban Philadelphia. Immaculata was a very small Catholic girls’ school run by nuns, and…
Kayla Wheeler and Breanna Sprenger – Two Champions Making the Most of Their Gifts
Kayla Wheeler, a teenager from Lynnwood, Washington, was born with no legs and only one arm. Yet, that has not stopped her from becoming a very, very full person! She is a record-setting swimmer, plays piano, is an A student, and a very happy person. At 16 years old, she is only just getting started….
Peace, Love and Cookies: 10 Year Old Entrepreneur Cory Nieves Rakes in the Dough and Spreads Goodness
Cory Nieves, a 10 year old from Englewood, NJ has created an amazing cookie business, Mr. Cory’s Cookies, which now sells more than 1,000 cookies a week! Back in 2009, Cory told his mom that he was tired of taking the bus to school and wanted to buy his family a car. He came up with the idea to…
Jack Andraka- Master Inventor and Innovator at 15 Years Old
Jack Andraka is no ordinary 15 year old kid. He’s accomplished more than most will in a lifetime. Jack won the top award at Intel ISEF 2012 for his creation of a new, non-invasive method to detect early-stage pancreatic cancer and other forms of cancer. His passion for finding a method for early detection of…
Life is Good! 35 Quotes for Kids About Life
“Life is Good.” This is probably the most popular quote about life of all time. You may have seen or even own a t-shirt or hat with that quote from the company that made the phrase so popular. Before we share our list of other inspiring quotes for kids about life, just what is it…
Koni Dole – High School Football Player Returns to Field One Year After Amputation
Koni Dole is a high school football player at Huntley Project High School in Montana. Just over one year ago, he broke his leg in a game. It was such a bad injury, that his leg became infected and had to be amputated. ‘As soon as I learned I might have to amputate, I started…
Joshua's Heart: A Remarkable Boy, Joshua Williams, Takes on World Hunger
You are never too young to make a difference. Since he was 5 years old, Joshua Williams has been accomplishing big things with his goal to end hunger. After seeing a tv commercial that showed children who were starving around the world, Joshua was moved to do something about it. Starting with a $20 donation…
