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Heartwarming Gestures
Dad and Uncles Steal the Show at Six-Year-Old’s Birthday Party Dressed as Superheroes by Getting ‘Super’ Into Character!
A superhero-loving six-year-old experienced the ultimate birthday when his dad and uncles arrived at his party dressed as superheroes – and got ‘super’ into character. Karson, celebrating his birthday in Murrieta, California, loves superheroes, so to make his party extra special dad Braxton suggested the adults dress as his favorite heroes and make a surprise appearance.
School
Boy Bursts Into Tears When He Sees Long-Distance Dad at Graduation
A boy struggled to hold back tears when he was surprised by his father - who traveled 2000 miles to be there - at his fifth-grade graduation.
School
Act of Kindness Goes Viral as Boy Returns Cap to Friend in Wheelchair
A video of a boy returning a fellow student's cap in a wheelchair has gone viral, touching the hearts of people worldwide. The video shows Max Carrillo, 18, frantically searching for the cap of his friend Kai Corral, 18, who is in a wheelchair. After finding the cap, Max runs over to Kai and hands it back to her. The two friends then celebrate together.
Heartwarming Gestures
Proud Immigrant Mom Wells up When Daughter Shows Her Loving Thank You Message on Graduation Cap
Dailys Suraste, 30, wanted to give her mom, Marilin Martinez, a special tribute when she graduated from Florida International University. She wrote a message on her cap in Spanish that translated to, "For my mom, who arrived with nothing and gave me everything."
Pets
Family Recreate Mom’s Puppy Surprise, Playing out the Entire Scene With a Dog That’s Now a Whopping 130 Pounds
A mom from Minnesota recreated her puppy surprise with her now 130-pound Bernese Mountain Dog, and the video has gone viral. The heartwarming video shows the mom's genuine happiness as she is surprised with the puppy, and it has brought smiles to thousands of people around the world.
Heartwarming Gestures
Guitarist Gets His Dream Guitar Back After Selling It to Pay for a Bus Ticket to Meet His Future Wife
A son surprised his father with the ultimate sentimental gift when he presented him with the exact vintage guitar he was forced to sell four decades earlier to pay off a debt and visit his future wife.
Inspirational
Inspiring Video Shows Girl With Cerebral Palsy Taking First Steps on Beach
A four-year-old girl with cerebral palsy has fulfilled her dream of walking on the beach for the first time. Colbie Durborow, who lives in New Jersey, has been using crutches to help her walk since she was two years old.
Family
Man’s Surprise Trip to Mexico Reunites Him With Family After 18 Years
A man who thought he was dropping his daughter off at the airport was left stunned when he discovered he was the one catching a flight and heading to his home country to reunite with his family after 18 years apart. The man's wife had secretly planned the trip and surprised him at the airport.