Inspiring

July 7, 2025

Family Doctor With Cancer Receives Support From Baltimore Residents He Spent Decades Helping

For the past 40 years, Dr. Michael Zollicoffer—affectionately known as Dr. Z by his patients—has dedicated his life to caring for residents in Baltimore’s most underserved neighborhoods. Whether or not they could afford to pay, he never turned anyone away, driven by a simple passion for helping others. Unfortunately, the 66-year-old family physician recently became a patient himself after being diagnosed with two types of cancer—renal and rectal.

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July 1, 2025

82-Year-Old Powerlifting Grandma Is Proof That Strength Knows No Age

Powerlifting, a strength sport focused on hoisting up the most weight possible, is often seen as a sport for young and muscular athletes. But Faith O’Reilly, an 82-year-old grandma based in Colorado, is ready to challenge this idea. In an exciting prospect, she'll soon get to showcase her abilities at a national competition. Born in St. Louis, O'Reilly moved with her family to Des Moines.

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June 20, 2025

Olympic Medalist Katie Ledecky Shares What’s on Her Mind While Swimming for Gold

At just 28 years old, Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky is already one of the greatest athletes of all time. With 14 Olympic medals, featuring nine golds, she is the most decorated American woman in Olympic history, and is tied as the most decorated female swimmer ever. With such an established legacy, people have wondered how she keeps herself grounded and focused.

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Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.