Hunter’s Kids Helping Kids has been giving back to the Children’s Miracle Network since 2017. Source: Teen gives back to program that supported him during hospitalization | On the Bright Side
Category: In Our Personal Lives
Inspiring stories of everyday people leading, living and loving From the Heart.
Chesapeake teen receives surprise to help return to running after losing leg to cancer
Levi Barrera and his family were honored at the ODU-Wake Forest game, shortly after moving back to the United States from Italy. Source: Chesapeake teen receives surprise to help return to running after losing leg to cancer
The death of their daughter from cancer turned these Lehigh Valley parents into activists. Here is what they are doing to fight cancer
A Lower Saucon family hosted an event to show solidarity with children who lost their hair during cancer treatment and raise money for groundbreaking research. Source: The death of their daughter from cancer turned these Lehigh Valley parents into activists. Here is what they are doing to fight cancer
San Antonio boy, 7, has heart set on Disney World despite cancer diagnosis
Paxton Idell, 7, was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of five, but he still wants to visit Disney World despite his cancer diagnosis. Source: San Antonio boy, 7, has heart set on Disney World despite cancer diagnosis
94-year-old travels across US to see her sister for last time: ‘We’ll see each other in heaven’
‘If we don’t see each other (again) on this earth, we’ll see each other in heaven,’ the younger sister cried. ‘You betcha!’ sobbed the elder one. Source: 94-year-old travels across US to see her sister for last time: ‘We’ll see each other in heaven’
Young Seahawks fan proves setbacks can be overcome
As the Seahawks enter a new season, so is one of their biggest fans: a 13-year-old Leukemia survivor. Source: Young Seahawks fan proves setbacks can be overcome
Local veteran uses past experiences to help others
Charlie Smith is better than he was one year and two months ago. Source: Local veteran uses past experiences to help others
Georgia teen with autism finds passion, business success with baking cheesecakes
Four years ago, Jack Leach made his first cheesecake with his grandmother and found what he loves to do. Now the teen, who has autism and is nonverbal, has won awards for his delicious desserts. Source: Georgia teen with autism finds passion, business success with baking cheesecakes
26 miles for mental health: Manteno man walks marathon to raise awareness
Ten hours, 12 minutes and 6 seconds. That’s how long Jake Smith, a Manteno resident and mental health advocate, spent walking Saturday as he completed 26 miles around Manteno to Source: 26 miles for mental health: Manteno man walks marathon to raise awareness
Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry aim to raise $50 million for Oakland schools through their charity
Launched in 2019, “Eat. Learn. Play.” has distributed 25 million meals, revitalized 12 play areas and allocated $6 million to literacy programs. Source: Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry aim to raise $50 million for Oakland schools through their charity