Posts tagged with “inspiring”
50 Volunteers Turn Sick Boy’s Room into Firehouse of His Dreams
Five-year-old John John, who dreams of one day being a firefighter, was diagnosed with Stage 4 anaplastic ganglioglioma in 2013. Last year, his parents learned he only had nine months to live.
The Corner Kingdom Project raised close to $11,000 to turn his bedroom into the firehouse of his dreams. Dozens of companies and volunteers donated materials and time, and what an amazing job they did!
Love Challenge #117: If Your Life Were a Movie, What Would the Title Be?
If your life were a movie, and you were the hero, not the victim, what would the title be?
(This challenge comes from the upcoming book Tiny Buddha’s 365 Tiny Love Challenges. Pre-order before October 6th and get $300+ in free bonus gifts!)
Students Sing “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” to Teacher Diagnosed with Cancer
When Adriana Lopez’s students serenaded her with the song I’m Gonna Love Through It, after she received a breast cancer diagnosis, they brought her to tears. And I can see why—they brought me to tears too!
Ethan, a 6-Year Old Boy with Autism, Plays Piano Man
Ethan is only six years old, and he has autism, but you’d never think in watching this video that he’s disabled in any way. He’s vibrant, amazingly talented, and inspiring beyond belief! I love that he’s wearing a Superman shirt, because this beautiful little boy is my new hero.
Kid President Pep Talk
Kid President thinks we were made to be awesome, and he has a few words of encouragement for anyone who needs a kick in the right direction.
Inspiring Fifth Graders Rally Around a Bullied Boy with Special Needs
If all the stories of vicious bullying have left you fearing for humanity, take a couple of minutes to hear from five inspiring boys who took a peer with special needs under their wing and made him part of their gang.
60-Year-Old Hip Hop Dancer Performs to Uptown Funk
I’ve been guilty of thinking there are certain things I may be too old to do—things I formerly loved and things I’ve always wanted to try. Sixty-year-old teacher Shirley Clements holds no such belief.
To celebrate her upcoming retirement, she joined her students in an epic dance routine to Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk,” starting with a rap and ending with a move many of her younger counterparts likely wouldn’t try. I don’t know what’s more impressive—the choreography or her vibrant spirit!
I Like Being 98: An Inspiring Message from a Beautiful Woman
Evelyn may be 98, but she refuses to be seen as useless, and she won’t let that stop her from being there for the people who need her.
Inspiring 8-Year Old Amputee Dances Her Heart Out
Alissa Sizemore has loved dancing since she was four years old, and nothing could take that passion away from her—not even being hit by a UPS truck and losing one of her legs below the knee.
In her first performance since the accident, she danced to “Try” by Colbie Caillat, a song about embracing yourself as you are. I found this video on Hooplaha, and as the writer predicted, it moved me to tears.
Little Girl Brings Police Officers to Tears
Many young kids idolize singers, reality stars, and others in the limelight, but not this wise ten-year-old girl from Texas. Savannah reserves her admiration for the dedicated police officers that work to keep their communities safe, and she decided to show her appreciation by delivering hand-written thank you cards, bursting with love and encouragement.
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