By Jack Day I could not even begin to imagine what it would be like to spend my life confined to a wheelchair like 30-year-old Domingo Matos, who has been a quadriplegic now for 11 years. The simple daily tasks we take for granted are mountains to Domingo. Just last week he was trying to…
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This NBA Star Is Giving Away Over $42 Million in Scholarship Grants to 1,100 Students
By Anne Cacherell One of the keys to success is not to forget where you came from. Understanding the importance of your past, including all your triumphs and failures, gives you the ability to move forward and face the future with freedom, confidence and dignity. American professional basketball player LeBron Raymone James shares deep ties…
Their Mission to Spread Musical Opportunities to Children Made This Celebrity Sign a Big Fat Check
By Anne Cacherell English vocalist, song-writer and television personality Ozzy Osbourne was very much impressed when he heard the Louisville Leopard Percussionists’ unique version of his signature song, Crazy Train, that he sent them a $10,000 donation. This non-profit organization is composed of more than 60 student musicians ages 7-14, who reside in different zip…
These Students Donated Their Money For a Class Trip to Help Sick Kids, Then Karma Gave Them the Best Surprise Ever
By Jack Day “The compassion and the love, they just care for one another.” Those are the words a group of teachers at John A. Renfro Elementary School in Collinsville, Illinois used to describe one particular class of students. The reason is because of the lesson they are teaching everyone else in human kindness and…
This Singer Was So Moved By a Soldier’s Heroic Actions, You Won’t Believe How He Showed His Gratitude
By Jack Day You might remember Darius Rucker by his more famous unofficial name of “Hootie” from Hootie and the Blowfish, a band that was more popular in the mid 90’s than wallet chains and starter jackets. He’s not really Hootie, but he does have a serious appreciation for the men and women who protect…
This Small Mountain Hut Is Turning 100 Years Old, Will You Be Visiting Or Just Sending a Card?
By Jack Day If you enjoy climbing mountains, then this story may inspire your ambitions for adventure. High in the Swiss Alps, 14,692 feet to be specific, there lies the majestic Matterhorn. As one of the tallest peaks in all of Europe, it has been made famous over the years through movies, books, and even…
