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July 28, 2024 at 2:42 AM
One baseball superfan's mission to visit all 30 MLB stadiums
Peter Knab, 28-year-old Cleveland native who was born with cerebral palsy, is on a mission to visit all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums.
July 28, 2024 at 2:42 AM
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America Strong: 1 runner, 7 continents
After competing in a marathon in 2018 after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, 52-year-old Derek Stefureac has taken his passion for running internationally.
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Pint-sized activist takes steps to make neighborhood safer
Nine-year-old William Miller approached his city council and successfully petitioned for a stoplight to be installed at a dangerous intersection where his grandma felt unsafe crossing the street.
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US Marine Corps Sgts. reunite with their K-9s
With the help of American Humane, the retired military dogs came home to the U.S., where their former handlers adopted them.
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Running coach inspires a new generation of athletes
After a tragic accident left him paralyzed from the chest down and using a wheelchair, "Shake" Allen helps young runners outside of Philadelphia.
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America Strong: California firefighters saving lives and making new lives
Visalia Firefighters of the Central Valley, California fire department welcomed 15 babies into their families in a year -- seven boys and eight girls. These firefighters are now "united" as fathers!
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America Strong: Man's terrible accident and determination to return to what he loves
California native Collin Bosse returns to surfing after suffering a terrible spinal injury that left him paralyzed.
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Celebrating foster mom Emma Patterson
In addition to raising her four children and 10 grandchildren, Patterson was foster mom to nearly 40 children, fostering as many as nine children at a time.
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High School valedictorian gives emotional speech in midst of tragedy
Alem Hadzic stood before his peers and honored his father who lost his battle with cancer the day before and was buried the morning of graduation ceremony.
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America Strong: Captain Ed Dwight finally makes it to space
Retired Air Force Capt. Ed Dwight, 90, blasted into space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, realizing his dream after waiting 63 years to be called an "official astronaut".
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Determined Boy Scout overcomes obstacles and odds
Zack Gridley is on his way to making his family and his community proud - he is one badge away from earning Eagle Scout, overcoming the obstacles of a cerebral palsy diagnosis.
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A man's mission to interview all living WWII veterans
20-year-old Tyler Boland of Reading, Pennsylvania, is on a mission to interview as many WWII vets as he can.
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Man completes marathon run in every US state
Scott Kline officially joined the "50 States Marathon Club" after completing a marathon in Connecticut last October.
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America Strong: Nurses and the NICU baby; lives changed forever
Taylor and Drew Deras from Methodist Women's Hospital become foster parents of premature baby Ella.
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America Strong: Students get a few extra classmates...Puppies!
First graders at Hanby Elementary School in Wilmington, Delaware, partner with “Rags 2 Riches Animal Rescue” for their teacher's, Brooke Hughes, reading program “Foster Tales."
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A surprise celebration at Middletown High School
Basketball team manager Luke Atkinson is celebrated by team at senior night.
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First D1 college baseball player with a prosthetic leg takes the field
Parker Byrd made his collegiate debut and made history, becoming the first Division 1 baseball player with a prosthetic leg.
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America Strong: A star young reporter living his dream at Super Bowl LVIII
Eleven-year-old Jeremiah Fennell's stealing the show during Super Bowl week after being selected by the NFL Network as their "youth sportscaster" for 2024's Super Bowl LVIII.
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Michigan teen raises funds for local fire department
When Zoey Harrison saw her farm community's fire department in need, she sprang into action starting a fundraiser for lifesaving rescue equipment needed to save farmers in the event of an accident.
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America Strong: Customer turns tables on hostess with a lifesaving decision
South Philadelphia Steak 'Em Up patron George Johnson donated a kidney to hostess Carolyn DiFabrizio after finding out she had stage 5 kidney failure during one of his routine coffee breaks.
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Kindness of strangers evident as fundraiser earns more than $450 thousand
Kevin Ford was grateful for contributions to the online fundraiser started by his daughter with hopes of raising $200 for a visit to see family. Months later, Kevin was able to buy his first home.
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America Strong: New Year’s babies
Check out some newborns from around the country who were born just in time for 2024.
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Retired military dog reunites with previous handler
After being apart for two years U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Michael Alcala reunites with his former military dog when the dog retired from service.
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America Strong: Fire department honors fallen Captain by keeping toy drive alive
Mark Lee Sr., a first responder during 9/11, died from related illnesses in 2014.
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America Strong: Teacher makes holiday wishes come true
Cheri Guy, a teacher of 15 years, made the school’s “wishmas” program extra special for the holidays.
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Chicago sisters spread seasonal joy for a good cause
Two sisters continue their 20-year tradition of selling hot chocolate for the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots.
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A grade school lesson turned a student into a lifesaver
Twelve-year-old Ethan Williams saved is classmate using the Heimlich maneuver after learning it from class.
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Mother of 3 creates bucket list after aggressive breast cancer diagnosis
Michelle Eral and husband Joe have embraced the time she has left by completing a bucket list.
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America Strong: Penpals meet after 56 years
Kris Olsen wrote a letter to Col. Ned Felder when she was 13 in 1967 and finally met him in person at South Carolina State University during Military Appreciation Day.
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Woman diagnosed with breast cancer crosses off every item on her bucket list
After Michelle Eral was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, she and her husband Joe made a conscious decision to "love every moment."
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Mother's surprise on daughter’s wedding day
Bride Mackenzie VanCuren didn't just want the traditional father-daughter dance at her wedding, she also wanted to include her mother, who she surprised with a dance as well on her special day.
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Woman celebrates turning 114 years young
Elizabeth Francis is counting her blessings being the oldest living Texan and the second oldest person in the United States.
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Vietnam veteran pilot awarded Medal of Honor
Capt. Larry L Taylor rescued his colleagues in the midst of a daring firefight.
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Beloved postal delivery man retires
Scott Vernon, who spent 35 years delivering mail in a court jester costume, was celebrated by his patrons with a retirement party.
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Couple renewing their vows after 73 years
The married couple of 73 years share their secret of a timeless bond.
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A happy ending after rescue
A newborn was rescued after a 7.8 earthquake last February in Syria. It was later confirmed by DNA test that her rescuer was her uncle and he and his wife later adopted the child.
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'America Strong' and selfless act of team spirit
A member of Eastern Michigan University's football team gives his scholarship to another team member in need.
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Summer camp for adults and children with disabilities
“Rising Above Disabilities,” or RAD Camp, is an overnight summer camp that addresses the special needs of its participants in southern California.
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Gilbert, Arizona woman has been a nurse since 1954
Nurse Ellie Ucci, 90 years old, says "If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life and that's exactly how I feel."
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14-year-old Zykee Scott has a bright future after a devastating tragedy
After surviving one of the deadliest fires in Philadelphia history, Zykee will start his first year at a STEM school and has expressed interest to play football at Penn State.
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15-year-old swimmer takes a lap around Manhattan
Maya Merhige just completed a 28-and-a-half-mile swim around the island of Manhattan.
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4,000 beagles find their forever families
An organization that helps with animal rescue helped celebrate finding new homes for almost 4,000 beagles that were removed from a breeding facility last year.
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A life-saving rescue dog and those who unleashed her potential
Nanci, a former shelter dog rescued by the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, is now working with first responders in search and rescue missions.
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Family celebrates 100th reunion bash
For a century an Indiana family has hosted a Fourth of July reunion that has now grown to over 300 members from all over the country.
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13-year-old born without leg says he lives life with 'no limits'
Logan Marmino was recognized by the state of New Jersey for his advocacy for the disabled community.
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California boy scout cleans up veterans memorial
James Vierra and Troop 66 were given permission by the City of Monrovia to rehabilitate the memorial and surrounding park that was damaged by the Bobcat Fires in 2020.
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Baby adopted after found in ‘Safe Haven Baby Box’
A firefighter and his wife ended their 10-year struggle to have a family by finalizing the adoption of baby Zoey, who was left outside a fire station.
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Paralyzed man celebrates fatherhood
Anthony Purcell: "It's just a life changer. I never thought in a million years that I would be able to have kids."
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Brave 7-year-old saves great-grandmother
Zion Carter called 911 after her great-grandmother was having trouble breathing and saved her life.
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Paralyzed teen excels in sports
Gianni Quintero contracted the virus transverse myelitis at 6 years old that left one of her legs paralyzed.
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