Inspiring True Stories

Read about incredible doctors, coaches, athletes, teachers, and survivors—and their inspiring true-life stories.

This doctor turned his own hardships around by traveling the world to help others in the the wake of disaster.

The bank gave notice. But a community rallied, and Maria Leon got her house back.

How an injured Iraq war veteran led the New York Giants to a Super Bowl victory without ever setting foot on the field.

Seven years in a Romanian orphanage left Daniel Solomon broken and full of rage. How his new American family healed him -- and themselves.

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1 The Deep End of the Ocean
When cancer interrupts a lifelong friendship, two women find solace in the sea—and the strength to accept the unexpected.
2 Out of the Wreckage
A wave of tornadoes brings death, destruction—and selfless acts of bravery.
3 Never Say Never
These remarkable athletes prove that attitude trumps everything, no matter how steep the odds.
4 Dreamers
He switched careers and found his passion -- serving coffee and a dollop of hometown warmth in some very dangerous places.
5 Make Your Mark: Same Stone, M. D.
Dr. Sam Stone dedicates his time and energy to serving his South Carolina community, with his free, full-time medical clinic.
6 One Drug, Many Tragedies
A doctor blows the whistle on a dangerous new drug that wrongfully received FDA approval.
7 Giving Girls Wings
Devastated by the loss of her son on 9/11, Sally Goodrich found new life helping the children of Afghanistan.
8 2008 Hero of the Year
"The Witness" is our 2008 Hero of the Year.
9 Lifeboat in Antarctica
After her cruise ship sank in the Antarctic, one world traveler found herself on the ultimate adventure.