Heroes

three firefighters holding kitten in white towel

Firefighters Race to Save a Kitten Trapped in a Pipe

They followed the tiny cry for help. 

Firefighters Race to Save a Kitten Trapped in a Pipe

They followed the tiny cry for help. 

On the left, a wrist corsage and boutonniere are pinned to a dark suit; on the right, a couple dances under colorful spotlight patterns at a formal event.

Dad Feared His Autistic Son Would Never Attend Prom, It Became One Of Their Most Cherished Family Memories

Uplifting story of an inclusive prom where kindness helped a teen with autism share a memorable high school milestone.

Dad Feared His Autistic Son Would Never Attend Prom, It Became One Of Their Most Cherished Family Memories

Uplifting story of an inclusive prom where kindness helped a teen with autism share a memorable high school milestone.

On the left, a family of three laughs on a couch sharing popcorn; on the right, a young woman smiles at a laptop while holding a popcorn bowl.

These Movies Put Autistic Characters’ Search for Love and Belonging at the Heart of the Story

Thoughtful, uplifting roundup of movies about autism highlighting resilience, empathy, and diverse autistic experiences.

These Movies Put Autistic Characters’ Search for Love and Belonging at the Heart of the Story

Thoughtful, uplifting roundup of movies about autism highlighting resilience, empathy, and diverse autistic experiences.

On the left, a blonde woman hugs a fluffy golden doodle outdoors; on the right, a man in a red hoodie cuddles two pit bull dogs indoors.

Ronnie Stanley’s Foundation Gives a Shelter Dog a Home and Helps a Veteran With PTSD

When anxiety rises for U.S. Army veteran Meghan, her rescue dog Snuffy places his paw in her hand. The four-year-old poodle mix has become a source of comfort through a...

Ronnie Stanley’s Foundation Gives a Shelter Dog a Home and Helps a Veteran With PTSD

When anxiety rises for U.S. Army veteran Meghan, her rescue dog Snuffy places his paw in her hand. The four-year-old poodle mix has become a source of comfort through a...

On the left, an older woman crafts a handmade doll at a decorated table; on the right, elderly hands hold a fabric doll on a lap.

His Grandma No Longer Recognized Family Until a Baby Doll Sparked a Precious Moment

Dementia therapy dolls bring calm, comfort, and meaningful connection to memory care residents, as Chris's story with Grandma Alice shows.

His Grandma No Longer Recognized Family Until a Baby Doll Sparked a Precious Moment

Dementia therapy dolls bring calm, comfort, and meaningful connection to memory care residents, as Chris's story with Grandma Alice shows.

On the left, a bearded man in a hospital gown consults with a scrubs-wearing clinician; on the right, a technician assists a patient at a mammography machine.

Veterans With Suspected Cancer Are Losing Weeks to a VA Bureaucratic Blind Spot

Veterans with suspected cancer are falling through coordination gaps between the VA and community providers — and documented failures show the problem is systemic, not isolated.

Veterans With Suspected Cancer Are Losing Weeks to a VA Bureaucratic Blind Spot

Veterans with suspected cancer are falling through coordination gaps between the VA and community providers — and documented failures show the problem is systemic, not isolated.