Inspiring

October 16, 2024

11-Year-Old Submitted a Drawing of a Playground to City Hall and They Built It in Real Life

When we think of children’s drawings, they often strike us as whimsical, playful, and not always the most realistic. A drawing by a young girl in Clearfield, Utah, however, recently became reality through her determination, creativity, and the help of her city’s Parks & Recreation department. Eleven-year-old Rosili Olson hatched a plan for a new neighborhood playground last year, hoping it would be safer for her younger sisters to play on.

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October 6, 2024

Nearly 5,000 People Lined up in the Rain to Help Boy Battling Cancer Find a Stem Cell Match

In 2019, the plight of little Oscar Saxelby-Lee made the news. The then 5-year-old was only given three months to live. His last chance was a stem cell transplant, but finding a match wouldn't be an easy task with such short notice. Hoping to save the little boy's life, Pitmaston Primary School in Worcester, England, where Oscar studied, organized a stem cell donation drive.

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September 26, 2024

Thousands Flock to Dr. Jane Goodall’s Lectures Around the U.S. To Hear Her Words of Wisdom About Conservation

Rockstars aren't the only ones that draw thousands of people to large venues just to hear their voices. At age 90, famed conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall has just gone on a U.S. tour, speaking in front of large crowds about her lifelong mission to protect vulnerable species and ecosystems, as well as her hopes for the future.

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