Advice From a Mother of Two on Navigating a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Sponsored by Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca
When Lisa was 46, she was a busy wife and mom of two young children. Like many parents, she juggled a full-time job and her family’s hectic daily schedule. Always “on-the-go,” Lisa maintained a steady daily routine for her family and felt she had a good work-life balance. Then, Lisa discovered a lump in her breast.
A Martial Artist with a Troubled History with Cops Heroically Saves One
A dedicated practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, this man used his power for good
I Survived! Three Tales of Daring Escapes and Survivals
These lucky survivors each escaped potentially deadly situations with their lives
How Unity Park Heals a Decades-Old Racial Injustice and Unites a Community
This park rights a historic wrong and brings people together with nature
Damar Hamlin: Thank You, Buffalo
In this touching letter, Damar Hamlin reflects on the support he's received from the Buffalo community, 2023's Nicest Place in...
This Flower Farm Delivers Free Flowers to Spread Cheer—and Fight Pollution
This nonprofit is spreading smiles and saving the earth, one bouquet at a time
A Devastating Flood Brings Out the Best in a Small Town
When the floodwaters rose in Red Lodge, Montana, so did a river of helping hands
Tasty Ribs and Helping Hands: Mark BBQ Serves 170,000 Meals to Those in Need
In addition to brisket burgers, this restaurant offers free meals and second chances
Uniting in the Face of Deadly Blizzards and Tragedy, Buffalo, New York, Is the Nicest Place in America
Despite natural disasters, shooting tragedies and Damar Hamlin's near-death experience, Buffalo's community is stronger than ever
The Importance of Men’s Friendships—and How Poker Could Make Them Stronger
People who make time to hang out with friends have all the luck
The Nicest Places in America 2023
The Nicest Places in America is a nationwide search for places where people are kind and do amazing things to...
Readers Share the Incredible True Stories of Their Hero Pets
We're pawsitive you'll love these stories of courageous animals
Instead of Going to College, I Read These Books
For a woman whose life took another path, a teacher’s reading list taught her everything she needed to know.
“Trash Walker” Anna Sacks Finds Treasure in New York City’s Garbage
New York City's trash is this woman's treasure, and she's using her platform to fight our culture of excess waste.
These Neighbors Rushed to Help a Man and His Son After They Fell Into a Well
A father's worst nightmare came true when his child fell down a well. After jumping in after his son, he...
The Stray Cat Who Brought Home a Stray Cat
People used to say that during the Great Depression, the needy would mark the doors of sympathetic households. I believe...
My Favorite Neighbor Was a Golden Retriever
Jersey Girl wasn’t technically Karen Dickson’s dog, but their bond was nothing short of spectacular.
Meet the Woman Who Turns Chip Bags Into Sleeping Bags for the Homeless
How one environmental justice advocate is helping the most vulnerable while also diverting trash from landfills
I Was Stalked with an Apple AirTag—Here’s What I Wish I’d Known
Tech aimed at making our lives easier is now the perfect stalking tool—and it's terrifying
30 Stories About the Touching Kindness of Strangers That’ll Make You Tear Up
We asked readers for firsthand accounts of compassion. Here are 30 stories on kindness that touched your lives—and our hearts.
18 True Christmas Miracles That Will Restore Your Hope for the Holidays
These true stories prove that a well-timed letter, a handful of pennies, or a single gust of wind can make...
13 Sweet Vintage Letters to Santa—from Almost 100 Years Ago
Sweet, vintage letters to Santa from Texas farm kids recall a simpler, more generous time.
This Man Fulfilled a Child’s Christmas Wish After Finding Her Balloon to Santa
A balloon breaks at just the right moment to bring two faraway families together.
This Expert Skier Survived Two Avalanches After Hitting the Slopes
Caught in a massive avalanche and buried alive under a blanket of snow, Ken Scott knew death was just a...
This Barbecue Restaurant Owner Donates Cars to Those in Need
“He handed me the keys and didn’t ask for anything.”
This Elementary School Teacher Pledges to Donate One Million Books
“I wanted to do something that’s going to stretch my faith, my work ethic, my everything.”
Here’s How a Group of Strangers With the Same Name Started a Virtual Band—And Friendships to L...
Four men with the same name who all love making music? Baltimore Paul had an idea. Wouldn’t it be funny,...
This Man’s Homemade Ice Rink Brought Manton, Michigan Together During a Dark Winter
When the pandemic forced Manton, Michigan to shut down, resident Scott Chittle decided that the community needed a safe place...
When COVID-19 Struck, One Woman Turned Her Horse Ranch Into an Oasis the Community Needed
“I had a vision for the space being therapeutic for whoever the universe sent our way—horses or people.”
