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Mom Balances Pregnancy, Parenthood, and Med School—Then Walks the Stage With Her Baby
Adedamola Badewa juggled clinical rotations, newborn feedings, and final exams—then crossed the graduation stage with one child in her arms and another on the way.
9-Year-Old Saves Choking Friend Using Heimlich Maneuver Learned on YouTube
A quick-thinking 9-year-old boy became a hero when he saved his friend from choking using the Heimlich maneuver—a skill he picked up from watching YouTube.
97-Year-Old Former Cheerleader Reunites And Performs With Current Squad
A 97-year-old woman relived her cheerleading glory days after the current squad visited her care home.
Kids Gift Diplomas to Mom Thanking Her for Sacrifices at Graduation
A group of siblings surprised their mom who dropped out of high school as a single parent by gifting her all their diplomas to thank her for her sacrifices and for emphasizing education.
Stepdad Jigs With Joy When Stepdaughter Takes His Name During Graduation
A beloved stepdad burst into a joyous jig when his stepdaughter surprised him by taking his name when walking across the stage at her high school graduation.
Emotional Moment Girl Surprised With Dream New York Trip After Acing School Grades Goes Viral
A girl who always dreamed of visiting New York was surprised with a trip after acing her school grades - and her wholesome reaction has gone viral.
Sisters Think They’re Part of Military Presentation at School, Only to Be Surprised With Their Soldier Dad
A pair of siblings were given two beautiful surprises at school when their soldier dad returned home from deployment after nearly a year overseas.
Navy Sister Stages Surprise Photobomb During College Graduation
A college graduate was left stunned when her sister returned from U.S. Navy duty in Japan to photobomb her graduation photo with family.
Five-year-old Upset Grandparents Couldn’t Make “Grandparents Day” Runs Through Class in Delight When Grandma and Grandpa Travel Hours to Surprise Her
A girl upset she’d have nobody at her school “Grandparents Day” as they live in another state ran in delight when they traveled hours to surprise her.
Proud Immigrant Parents Presented With Cap, Gown and Diploma by Their Graduate Son as a Thank You for Their Sacrifices
A proud first-generation college grad brought his parents to tears by presenting them with his cap, gown and diploma as a thank-you for their sacrifices.