Everyday Heroes
8-Year-Old Sneaks Book in Library, and It’s a Hit
Dillion Helbig’s mother, Susan, says that her son has been writing comic-style books since he was five. It was around that time when he made it his goal to have one of his books on library shelves. Three years later, that dream came true—just not in the most...
Nearly $13 Million Raised for Animal Shelters in Honor of Betty White
On New Year's Eve, we lost a legend: Betty White, weeks shy of her 100 birthday. She was America’s sweetheart the moment her career began in the late 1930s. As the years went on, she cemented herself as Hollywood royalty with 33 films and 118 television shows under...
Motel Owner and TikTok Sensation Gives Away Free Rooms
Brian Arya’s family has owned the Lincoln Tunnel Motel in New Jersey for years now. While he attempted to foster an acting career, Arya started working the night shift to make ends meet in 2012. While the grueling shift wasn’t exactly ideal, it allowed him to pay the...
World War II Soldier’s Letter Delivered 76 Years Later
Artifacts from history are greatly treasured by all who find them—especially those who thought the particular piece was missing. 76 years ago, John Gonsalves was a 22-year-old Army sergeant stationed in Germany at the end of World War II. He and his mother in Woburn,...
Minor League Team Owner Shocks Workers with “Life-Changing Gesture”
For quite some time, the purchase of the Iowa Cubs by Diamond Baseball Holdings, a global sports and entertainment company, has been in the works. When the deal finally went through, now-former team owner Michael Gartner, called his employees to the stadium at...
11-Year-Old Saves Two Lives in One Day
Much of the time, when a tragedy strikes, those who bare witness to it freeze. This is a common response referred to as the “bystander effect.” It could be spurred from any number of things: fear of making something worse, uncertainty as to what to do, or certainty...
Celebrity Giving
Ellen DeGeneres Sheds a Light on Bright Students
Credit: Fort Worth Weekly Como Elementary in Forth Worth, Texas has long been an elementary school fighting an uphill battle. Many of the students come from low-economic housing, single parent homes, or a rough living situation. The environment many of these children...
How Dwayne Wade Became a Hero Beyond Basketball
Credit: NBC Chicago For basketball fans, the news of Dwyane Wade's retirement was difficult to hear. Over the course of 16 years, Wade has become one of the best-known basketball players in the world-- breaking records and bringing his team to championship wins on a...
Providing Support to the California Wildfire Victims
Credit: Worldnes Easybranches California’s summer and autumn months plunge the state into an unbelievable dry-spell annually. Wildfires are unfortunately commonplace in the Golden State, as the dry terrain easily bursts into flames from even the tiniest ember. People...
The Light Art Sheds on Puerto Rico
Credit: Pinterest On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria ravaged the small island of Puerto Rico. Meteorologists warned about the dire effects the storm would have. People were told to evacuate, if at all possible. Hundreds of shelters opened to help protect those in...
The Dynamic Life of Anderson Cooper
Credit: CNN For years now, Anderson Cooper has provided millions of people with their daily news. His smooth tone, his ability to provide opinions and facts in a level-headed way, and his willingness to express his own emotions make him one of the top journalists in...
Madonna’s History of Philanthropy
When you hear the name “Madonna,” hit songs such as “Like a Virgin” and “Like a Prayer” may begin playing in your head. You may even start singing along, too. After all, Madonna has established herself as one of the most influential and successful pop icons in...
Power Philanthropists
Physician, CEO…. Philanthropist: The Story of Roy Vagelos and His $250M Gift to Columbia University’s Medical School
From doctor to CEO to philanthropist. That's just part of the journey Dr. Roy Vagelos has taken along his life. The New York Times reports that the good doctor has donated $250 million to the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons with the...