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Uplifting Stories
Feel-good stories to uplift and inspire from communities across America and beyond.
Bride Who is Blind Asks Her Wedding Guests to Wear Eye Masks So They Can Experience the Ceremony the Way She Does
A blind bride asked her wedding guests to wear eye masks for part of the ceremony. By the time they took them off, there were tears all around.
3-Year-Old Saves Mom by FaceTiming Grandparents 700 Miles Away
A 3-year-old saves mom by FaceTiming her grandparents 700 miles away during a seizure, then unlocking the door for the paramedics.
She Won $155M and Gave Half Away. Dolly Parton Is the Reason
A lottery winner who scooped $155 million has given roughly half of it to charity through a family trust, inspired by Dolly Parton.
Rick Steves Spent $2 Million Saving the Theater of His Childhood
Rick Steves has spent $2 million on the single-screen movie theater he has visited since the 1960s, and says he will not get the value back directly.
Couple Films Every Negative Test Until Their Rainbow Baby News Lands
Tiffany and Hugh filmed every pregnancy test on the road to a rainbow baby. Then one day, Tiffany came home from work with a hunch.
Night Church Pianist Who Was Homeless for 10 Years Has Raised $54,00
The Night Church Pianist was homeless for 10 years. Since a stranger filmed him at a church piano he has raised more than $54,000 for charity.
Dog Rescued From House Fire Goes Back to Thank the Crew
A dog rescued from a house fire in California was found limp under a table, and it took five minutes on an oxygen mask to bring him back.
Bride Reimagines Traditional Wedding First Look as a “First Touch” for Her Blind Father
Shannon created a wedding first touch for her blind father, Gary, allowing him to feel every detail of her gown in a moving moment before the ceremony.
He Set the Appalachian Trail Record at 82. He Took It Back at 91
A 91-year-old hiker has become the oldest person on record to walk the whole Appalachian Trail, after 359 days and 71 falls.
Woman With Down Syndrome Makes History as a Barre Instructor
A 22-year-old has become the first certified barre instructor with Down syndrome, and her first class drew a room of more than 60.


