On February 16, 2020, people in Connecticut jumped into icy ocean water to raise money for Save the Children. The organization supports millions of children living in troubled countries. This chilly fundraiser is a way to have fun and raise…
Those are the words tweeted by activist Greta Thunberg. At age 17, she has nearly four million followers. She is Time magazine’s 2019 Person of the Year. Thunberg wants the focus to be on climate change, not her. She uses…
On January 28, 2020 an Arizona organization called One Hundred Angels was able to give vaccinations to migrants in Mexico. These people are waiting to come into the US and need shots to prevent diseases. The one-day vaccination clinic was…
School-age children and young adults in the United Kingdom are reading to older people with dementia or vision problems. The meetings have led to great friendships. The get-togethers decrease loneliness, which is positive for the health of seniors. Children improve…
When Dr. Kwane Stewart sees a homeless person with a pet, he offers to help. He’s a veterinarian providing free necessary services for animals. He gives vaccinations and general care. Stewart believes that pets are helping the well-being of people…
Zack Gottsagen is an actor with Down syndrome. He recently did a movie called “The Peanut Butter Falcon." He co-starred in the film with Shia LaBeouf. On February 9, 2020 he presented an award at the Oscars alongside LaBeouf. Gottsagen…
Ellie Simmonds is a swimmer for Great Britain’s Paralympic Team. She had a tough time at the games in Rio, but the star athlete is looking forward to competition in Tokyo. Her training schedule is rigorous—so much so that she…
Sydney Mesher became a dancer for the Radio City Rockettes in time for the 2019 holiday season. Mesher was born without a left hand. This hasn’t deterred her from working hard to become a professional dancer. The Rockettes make simple…
People with disabilities have the opportunity to develop their journalism skills through a 12-month program at BBC news. They are exposed to different roles of the newsroom and learn on the job. Accommodations are made as needed. After the 12-month…
Nic Bonne is an astronomer at a university in England. He’s visually impaired but is still able to pursue his life-long interest by using 3D printed models. The areas of light from far-off objects is raised on the model. Like…