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Heartwarming Gestures
Family Makes Blanket From Late Mother’s T-Shirts to Comfort Grieving Father
Santiago Gonzalez's wife, Summer, passed away unexpectedly from COVID-19. On his first birthday since her passing, his children surprised him with a blanket made from her t-shirts. Santiago was overcome with emotion and the heartwarming moment was captured on video and went viral.
Pets
Doggy Day Care’s ‘Bark to School’ Photos Go Viral
Paw Oasis Pet Resort in The Colony, Texas, welcomed their dogs back on August 17 for their ‘Bark to School Bash’ which included their annual picture day for the special event. The staff used treats and squeaky toys to get their attention before taking the cute snaps against a colorful backdrop of books, bones, and each pooch’s name.
Parenting
Premature Baby’s Surprise Homecoming Leaves Grandparents in Tears
Timothy and Deborah Paree were surprised with a visit from their son, Josh, and his wife, Ximena, who brought their premature grandson, Shai, along. The grandparents were overjoyed to finally meet their grandson, and their tearful reaction was captured on video and went viral.
Inspirational
Eight-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Tops Podium in Junior Karting Race Using Prosthetic Leg
Pedro Cueto, 8, from Arvada, Colorado, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare kind of cancer, in September 2021. He underwent nine months of treatment, including chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and surgery, which resulted in the amputation of his lower leg. Despite the challenges he faced, Pedro never gave up on his dream of becoming a racing driver and only in only his 2nd race after cancer he topped the podium.
Family
Adopted Sisters Reunite After 55 Years in Tearful Embrace
Rita Smith and Lisa Wolf were adopted as babies and grew up just two hours apart, but they didn't meet until 55 years later. The sisters were reunited in June 2022 after Rita's daughter Taya Somes helped them find each other on Facebook. The moment they met was captured on video, and the sisters were both visibly emotional.
Friendship
Best Friends Reunited After School Move Share Emotional Hug
Zane and Zion, two four-year-old best friends from Phoenix, Arizona, were separated when they were moved into the schooling system. After six or seven weeks apart, their moms planned a surprise playdate at a trampoline park, and the boys' emotional reunion was captured on video and went viral.
School
Four-Year-Old Overcomes Pre-School Fears With Array of Amazing Superhero Costumes
Chase Stowell, 4, was nervous about starting preschool. So his dad, Craig came up with a plan and allowed him to wear his favorite costumes instead of regular clothes, and Chase's confidence soared.
Family
Footballer’s Single Mom Flies From Australia to Surprise Him at His First Game in the US
Max Leaitua-Tanuvasa, 16, moved to the US from Australia to play football, and his single mother Tina was desperate to be there for his first game. When she couldn't afford the ticket, a friend stepped in to buy it for her, and the surprise reunion was caught on video. Max's reaction was priceless, and the video has since gone viral.