Update (10/4/23): A Pebble in the Pond is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi Anne Banning was a passionate philanthropist whose many charitable contributions include helping spearhead Assistance League (AL) in the mid-1890s, a nationwide nonprofit that is still active today. But because she was largely credited for her work under […]
There are all kinds of jaw-dropping, record-breaking feats chronicled by Guinness World Records, but the one set by neurologist Dr. Howard Tucker in 2021 is surely one of the more inspirational ones. Tucker was verified to be the world’s oldest practicing physician at the age of 98, and now, two years later, he still sees
A Denver, Colorado, nonprofit is soaring critically ill children above the clouds to receive the lifesaving medical treatments they need. Founded in 2010 by aviator and attorney Mark Pestal, AeroAngel and its crew of professional pilots provide the children with private flights to hospitals across the United States — free of cost and often at
Looking at a timeline of Kirstie Ennis’ life, it’s clear that to call her a go-getter would be a considerable understatement. The 31-year-old has completed three master’s degrees, worked as a Hollywood stuntwoman, earned a real estate license, walked 1,000 miles across England, and climbed six of the world’s tallest mountains. And if that wasn’t
Like jazz music, Mardi Gras, and Creole cuisine, costumes are tightly woven in the fabric of New Orleans culture. As such, Kelsey Meeks was surprised to see so many kids trick-or-treating without costumes on her first Halloween in the city, she told Nola.com. It was 2007, not long after Hurricane Katrina, and many families were
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At downtown Tucson’s Café 54, hungry customers can choose between tasty-sounding options like Mediterranean pasta, honey citrus chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers — perhaps following up their meals with some chocolate chunk cookies for dessert. But for the employees preparing the food, the Arizona establishment offers far more than good eats. Opened in 2004 by
Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with breast cancer around the world. It’s a disease many of us have experienced, either firsthand or through a friend or family member. When one compassionate young woman saw someone close to her feeling discomfort while traveling after a double mastectomy, she was inspired to support her in
National treasure Dolly Parton has been singing her way into our hearts for decades, but the 10-time Grammy winner doesn’t just grace others with the gift of music. Parton is also well-known for her humanitarian efforts, having both contributed to and helmed several charitable organizations. On October 13, she was honored for her longtime generosity
Born in Punjab, Pakistan, Zahida Qureshi was paralyzed after a bout of polio as a baby. She learned how to crawl to get around as a child, but she didn’t receive her first wheelchair until she was a young adult entering university. Despite the challenges she faced, Qureshi dreamed of creating change in the world
Grandmothers are forces to be reckoned with. Many provide wonderful blessings to their families — namely things like unconditional love, wisdom, and unending home-cooked meals. But that’s far from where their roles ends — certain groovy grandmas have let their age serve as inspiration to maximize their sunset years. They’ve have been known to dance
