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Texas family donates late son's medical equipment to Chicago families facing similar challenges

August 23, 2021

Texas family donates late son's medical equipment to Chicago families facing similar challenges

In May 2021, Pantoja and her husband, Adrian, packed up a U-Haul with the very equipment that was used to improve their son Dylan's quality of life before he passed away in 2019 at 16 years old.

Georgia dad's emotional TikTok leads to outpouring of support to help escape homelessness

August 21, 2021

Georgia dad's emotional TikTok leads to outpouring of support to help escape homelessness

A Georgia family is getting some much-needed relief after the father opened up about their struggle with homelessness.

Fallen Texas deputy's son gets special escort on first day of kindergarten

August 18, 2021

Fallen Texas deputy's son gets special escort on first day of kindergarten

Frio County, Texas, sheriff's deputies escorted the son of fallen Corporal Detective Justin Longoria to his first day of kindergarten on Monday.

Nationwide education program promotes confidence, positivity in children

August 18, 2021

Nationwide education program promotes confidence, positivity in children

The organization Get Empowered is working to empower children in different communities around the nation through arts and education.

Las Vegas boy escorted to first day of school by police after father's death from COVID

August 12, 2021

Las Vegas boy escorted to first day of school by police after father's death from COVID

A Las Vegas boy whose father died from COVID-19 received a first day of school surprise when police officers came to his home to escort him to class.

9/11: 24-mile bike ride to honor victims, our nation’s resilience 20 years later

August 11, 2021

9/11: 24-mile bike ride to honor victims, our nation’s resilience 20 years later

The 9/11 National Memorial Trail Alliance is commemorating the event that changed America with an organized bike ride to the Flight 93 National Memorial.

Restaurant praises customer who left $1,000 tip for kitchen staff: 'Long, hard summer'

August 9, 2021

Restaurant praises customer who left $1,000 tip for kitchen staff: 'Long, hard summer'

It’s always nice to not be forgotten.

Kentucky restaurateur dedicates drag brunches to local charities

August 9, 2021

Kentucky restaurateur dedicates drag brunches to local charities

Each month, the restaurant picks a charity to honor.

Kansas middle school students sing impromptu national anthem to veteran

August 7, 2021

Kansas middle school students sing impromptu national anthem to veteran

A middle school chorus eating at a pizza joint in Kansas stopped in their tracks when they saw a Navy veteran eating with his wife.

Fort Bragg collecting military boots to represent our nation’s fallen heroes

August 5, 2021

Fort Bragg collecting military boots to represent our nation’s fallen heroes

Fort Bragg’s annual "Run, Honor, Remember 5K Memorial" will be taking place Aug. 28.