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'A bond that was just meant to be': Texas first grader's simple gesture almost 50 years ago turns into lifelong friendship

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'A bond that was just meant to be': Texas first grader's simple gesture almost 50 years ago turns into lifelong friendship

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COVID precautions forced Easton Valley's two biggest fans to watch games from home, but return in time for state

Dan Beck's wife and son watched games from the sidelines for more than 30 years until COVID-19 hit.
Heartwarming

Galesburg sisters shave their hair raising $2k for cancer research

Two Galesburg sisters shaved their heads raising $2,000 for St. Baldricks, a non-profit organization that funds pediatric cancer research.
Community

50 years later: Iowa couple recreates wedding photos to celebrate anniversary

To celebrate half-a-century, Kelly and Carolyn Gay went back to where their story began. Kelly says he wouldn't be here if it weren't for an organ transplant.
Community

Galesburg sisters shave heads, raise $2k for cancer research

Debbie and Tana Hare from Galesburg, IL shaved their heads raising $2,000 for St. Baldricks, a non-profit organization that funds pediatric cancer research.
HeartThreads

Parents fighting for funding to save son from 'childhood Alzheimer's'

Marisa DiChiacchio and Mike Dobbyn are desperately raising money to help fund a clinical trial that might help their son Connor.
Heartwarming

Toddler alive against all odds, gets amazing 2nd birthday party from firefighters

The fact that Michael Reading has made it two years is a miracle. He was born with a rare condition, Neonatal Marfan, which inhibits his connective tissues.
Heartwarming

Firefighters throw 2-year-old alive against all odds a birthday bash

Michael Reading, from Vallejo, CA, was born with a rare condition, Neonatal Marfan, which inhibits his connective tissues.
Coronavirus

After receiving vaccine, Iowa woman finally able to hold newest great-grandchild

Lyla Clayton had been anxiously waiting for the day to spend time with the newest member of the family.
HeartThreads

'I don't even know what to say' | Comedian's surprise tip leaves server in tears

With help from her Instagram followers, comedian Robyn Schall surprised her server at a New York City restaurant with a generous tip.
HeartThreads

Comedian Robyn Schall surprises waitstaff with $13,000 in donated tips

Comedian Robyn Schall crowdfunded a $13,000 surprise tip for servers at a New York City restaurant.
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Police complete investigation into video showing Moline football player being harassed

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'A bond that was just meant to be': Texas first grader's simple gesture almost 50 years ago turns into lifelong friendship

COVID precautions forced Easton Valley's two biggest fans to watch games from home, but return in time for state

Galesburg sisters shave their hair raising $2k for cancer research

50 years later: Iowa couple recreates wedding photos to celebrate anniversary

Galesburg sisters shave heads, raise $2k for cancer research

Parents fighting for funding to save son from 'childhood Alzheimer's'

Toddler alive against all odds, gets amazing 2nd birthday party from firefighters

Firefighters throw 2-year-old alive against all odds a birthday bash

After receiving vaccine, Iowa woman finally able to hold newest great-grandchild

'I don't even know what to say' | Comedian's surprise tip leaves server in tears

Comedian Robyn Schall surprises waitstaff with $13,000 in donated tips

Alzheimer's Association Picks Top Volunteer for Black History Month

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