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“Quarantine Babies” Born In 2020 Adorably Can’t Stop Hugging When Meeting For First Time
A pair of “quarantine babies” born in 2020 have gone viral after their parents shared a video of them being able to hug for the first time.
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Single Mom Who Had Child In High School Cries In Grown-Up Son’s Arms As She Discovers She’s Been Accepted Into Dream College
A woman who became a single mom in high school broke down in tears at her mother's grave, as she and her son opened a note to reveal that she had finally been accepted into the college of her dreams. Vanessa Perez, 34, from Pittsburg, California, became pregnant with her son, Julian, during her senior year of high school. But she never gave up on her dream of further education.
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Boy With Autism Receives Surprise Gift To Help With Sensory Stimulation
A boy with autism who enjoys sensory stimulation excitedly tries on a pair of light-up gloves sent from one of his social media followers on the other side of the world.
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Retiring Therapy Dog Given Adorable Guard Of Honor By Hospital Staff
A beloved therapy dog was given an emotional sendoff by hospital staff and patients who lined the corridors to give her a guard of honor on her final day.
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Runners Slow To Help Boy With Ultra Rare Genetic Condition Win Track Race
A boy with a rare genetic condition impacting less than 10 people worldwide entered and won his first ever track meet thanks to rival runners - crossing the finish line to raucous cheers.
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Son Now Fully Vaccinated Travels Cross-country To Surprise Family Members He’s Not Seen In 14 Months, Filming Their Reactions
A newly vaccinated man crossed the country to surprise various family members after 14 months apart - recording their reactions. Steven Hurn paid his mother, twin sister and stepfather a surprise visit on April 1. The family had been kept apart during the pandemic, but as soon as he received his jab, Steven headed to the airport to reunite with his family.
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Man Cycles Cross Country To Have Emotional First Embrace With The Parents Of His Heart Donor, Who Gave Him A Second Chance At Life
A cycling enthusiast received a greeting like no other as he completed a cross-country bike ride to hug his heart donor's parents for the very first time. Mike Cohen received a heart transplant after doctors discovered a clot the size of a golf ball. His donor, the late Navy Lieutenant James Mazzuchelli, died on active service. So once Mike had regained his fitness post operation he embarked on an epic journey across America to reunite Lt. Mazzuchelli's parents with his heart again.
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Military Dad Hides In Trunk To Surprise Son After Return From Deployment
A son couldn’t believe his eyes as he peered over the back seat of his family’s SUV looking for a surprise to discover his military dad had returned home after a year in the Middle East. When Joseph Frey, 29, left for active duty, the global pandemic was just beginning to take hold.