Emmanuel’s Lymphangioma Surgery: A Father’s Relief After Years of Fear
After years of worry and a rare lymphangioma diagnosis, three-year-old Emmanuel received surgery aboard the Global Mercy and returned to playing with other children.
Inspiring Stories
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A Boy With Autism Called 911 for His Missing Teddy Bear. The Officer's Response Touched Thousands.
When 12-year-old Ryan Paul called 911 over his missing teddy bear, Officer Khari Manzini responded with patience. Years later, they reunited.
Born Without Arms or Legs, He Raised Two Daughters With His Mother's Help. Years Later, His Daughter Came Home for Him.
Pablo Acuña raised two daughters in Paraguay with help from his mother Ignacia. Years later, daughter Élida returned from Argentina to care for him.
He Ate at the Same Restaurant for 10 Years. When He Stopped Showing Up, a Chef Saved His Life.
When longtime Shrimp Basket customer Charlie Hicks stopped showing up for gumbo, chef Donell Stallworth checked on him and saved his life. Their friendship didn't stop there.
She Donated Bone Marrow to a Stranger. Years Later, a Pilot Stopped a Flight to Thank Her.
Allie Reimold donated bone marrow to a stranger with leukemia. Years later, United pilot David Whitson surprised her aboard a flight to thank her.
One Hour Before Chemotherapy, He Made a Choice. A Year Later, He Held His Baby Girl.
After a stage 4 cancer diagnosis, Liam Bradley preserved sperm just before chemotherapy. His partner Lois later gave birth to their daughter Birdie.
His Birth Parents Rejected Him Twice. Now He Helps Children Love the Faces They Were Born With.
Jono Lancaster was given up for adoption soon after birth. With support from his mother Jean, he turned years of rejection into a mission to help children with facial differences.
Born With a Visual Impairment, She Passed Brazil's Bar Exam on Her First Try at 24
Maria Vitória Gomes da Silva, visually impaired since birth, fulfilled her childhood ambition by passing Brazil's bar exam at 24 on her first attempt.
He Secretly Paid Strangers’ Medicine Bills for 10 Years. His Family Found Out When He Was Dying.
For nearly a decade, Alabama farmer Hody Childress paid strangers' pharmacy bills in secret. His family learned what he'd done shortly before his death.