Ryan Lawrence’s dog Ian wasn’t just a companion; he could rescue Ryan when he has seizures. So losing him to cancer was crushing. Source: After he lost his life-saving dog, Berkeley rallies to get teen with autism a new one
Category: In Our Personal Lives
Inspiring stories of everyday people leading, living and loving From the Heart.
‘We wanted to give back’:Couple raise money for charities who helped their grandchild
Two grandparents tackled a half marathon to give back to charities that helped their granddaughter. Source: ‘We wanted to give back’:Couple raise money for charities who helped their grandchild
7-year-old boy is ‘real-life superhero,’ donating bone marrow to older brother
A 7-year-old boy is now his older brother’s hero after donating bone marrow to the 13-year-old diagnosed with leukemia when he couldn’t find a match. NBC News’ Kate Snow has the story. Source: 7-year-old boy is ‘real-life superhero,’ donating bone marrow to older brother
Moulting lab’s bond with girl, eight, whose hair fell out from cancer
Beauty the labrador sat by little Lily’s side at all times – and her constant moulting made the now 11-year-old feel ‘better’ when her own hair was falling out. Source: Moulting lab’s bond with girl, eight, whose hair fell out from cancer
Kevin Hart Raffles Custom “Hart House” Nike Air Force 1s for Charity
In collaboration with footwear designer Paris Jordan. Source: Kevin Hart Raffles Custom “Hart House” Nike Air Force 1s for Charity
Philanthropic teens ready to review grant applications
TURBOTVILLE — Each year, high school students from across the region — including in the Warrior Run School District — learn how nonprofit organizations operate. They take those lessons one Source: Philanthropic teens ready to review grant applications
North Texas mother preserves son’s legacy through fishing
Jamie Brock started a non-profit to take terminally ill kids fishing. Source: North Texas mother preserves son’s legacy through fishing
What being a hospice volunteer taught me about death and life
When Anna Tims volunteered at a hospice, she learned, by helping patients in their final days, not to fear illness and death. Here, she writes movingly on her experience – and explains why dying matters Source: What being a hospice volunteer taught me about death and life
Perspective | I survived cancer. Everyone wants to know how I did it.
I don’t have the answer, there’s no secret. But people tell me my story gives them hope. Source: Perspective | I survived cancer. Everyone wants to know how I did it.
Mother and Daughter Face Breast Cancer Diagnoses Together
Lauren Kawka and her mom, Maureen Dempsey, both face breast cancer diagnoses together. Source: Mother and Daughter Face Breast Cancer Diagnoses Together