L.A. Rams quarterback Jared Goff is a leader on the field. Now he's showing he's a leader off, too. Goff created a GoFundMe page to help provide relief to those affected by the wildfires in northern California. According to USA Today, 42 people have lost their lives to the fires, more than 200,000 acres of land have been burned, and [...]
The best way to move on is to forgive. Just ask Dean Otto, who ran the Napa Half-Marathon with the driver who hit him while he was cycling. Otto, 52, who resides in Charlotte, N.C., was struck on his bike from behind by a truck driven by 27-year-old Will Huffman in September of 2016. Huffman slammed on his brakes to provide [...]
One moment Roman Rico was running a vehicle checkpoint in Iraq. The next he was sent airborne inside a bulletproof Humvee after hitting an improvised explosive device. Mere seconds. That's all it takes for a life to change course. The 36-year-old retired Army Staff Sergeant and forward for the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team lost his leg in the bombing, [...]
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long announced Tuesday morning that he's playing the entire NFL season for charity, meaning he's donating his 2017 salary to improve equal education opportunities. ”My wife and I have been passionate about education being a gateway for upward mobility and equality,” Long told The Associated Press. ”I think we can all agree that equity in [...]
New York may be all about the Yankees right now, but there's another local team worth talking about -- the Long Island Bombers, an adaptive baseball team for those who are blind or visually impaired. Baseball for those who can't see? You bet. And those who play, dive on the ground to field balls and run full speed toward the [...]
Even at 93 years old, Tom Hairabedian is diving head-first into competition. Quite literally. The oldest masters level diver in the world, known as "Dr. Dive," began competing at 17 years old, and though he's slowed down a bit, he's still performing dives most people decades younger wouldn't even dream of attempting. Here's his one-and-half from the 3-meter springboard six [...]
A stay in the hospital can kill all the fun, especially if you're a kid. However, the New York Jets made sure to give one patient from a local children's hospital the chance to participate in the pregame coin toss, along with three other children affected by cancer, prior to their game against the New England Patriots. The Jets and [...]
Amanda Young has had an amazing start to her senior year. The Kansas high school student, who happens to have Down syndrome, was named homecoming queen just a few weeks ago. Then, in stunning fashion, she served up back-to-back aces on the volleyball court on Senior Night. Young, who attends Hayden Catholic High School in Topeka, is her school's volleyball [...]
Everyone knows about Derek Jeter's legendary career with the New York Yankees. But, did you know his work as a philanthropist is just as storied? The Miami Marlins owner hosted his 21st annual Turn 2 Foundation Dinner Wednesday night and raised more than $1 million for its programs, which foster academic achievement, healthy living, positive behavior, social change and leadership [...]
If you're a New England Patriots fan, what could be better than spiking a football with Rob Gronkowski? Thanks to Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 7-year-old Ryan Freeny had that chance in early September, according to the Melrose Free Press. Ryan has neurofibromatosis (NF1), a genetic condition in which tumors grow on nerves throughout the body and often cause bone [...]