Love doesn’t stop when a parent, spouse, or friend gets sick. Here, remarkable stories of stepping up, sticking around, and finding joy.
By Camille Peri in Reader's Digest - December 2009
A Look at the Heroes Helping to Rebuild New Orleans
Three years after Hurricane Katrina, die-hard citizens like these seven are bringing the city back to life.
By Tamara Reynolds
10 Celebrities Who Are Giving Back
These actors, singers and personalities are top earners and top philanthropists. See where they are giving back all across the globe.
Read these reflections on moral fiber from some famous voices.
18 Distinguished Men and Women on Who Inspires Them
In the spirit of the season, we honor those whose wise words, kind acts, and good humor have changed our lives.
2006 Hero of the Year: Meet the Winner
"The Dad" is 2006 Hero of the Year.
Moezeldin Elmostafa's testimony released 3 innocent lacrosse players of accused sexual assault of an exotic dancer.
2007 Hero of the Year: The Purse Catcher
Erin Donovan had just emerged from the post office when she saw two men streaking across the parking lot. "They stole my purse!" a woman screamed.
4 Women Astronauts Talk About Space Exploration
Once a novelty, now a mainstay, women astronauts reveal what's so cool about zero-g, how to use the space station toilet, and what 50 years of exploration has taught NASA and the world.
By Julie Bain in Reader's Digest - November 2008
6 Things These Caregivers Wish They’d Known Sooner
Here are some helpful things to remember, from people who know, when caring for a loved one who is sick.