After receiving a life saving heart transplant thanks to an anonymous donor, patient Joe Matthews pledged to live life to…
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Eric Maddox breaks bread – and barriers
It’s dinnertime in Santa Fe, N.M., and six people gather around a long black table, waiting to dig into a…
Dina opens a unique school in Afghanistan
While growing up in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Dina Fesler never aspired to be a teacher, never mind the founder…
The twin conjoined sisters who can now live separate lives
They play side by side, walk hand in hand to school and love dressing-up games – the picture of happiness…
Kathy overcame tragedy by helping others tackle challenges
Anyone who knows Kathy Eldon will tell you to beware – she just might change your life. The filmmaker, activist,…
Back on track
A nurse who was once just weeks from death after suffering from anorexia has turned her life around – and…
Pierre Dulaine teaches poise, grace, respect
Kristofer Washington has studied dance for nearly a year. He knows the fox trot, swing, and salsa. He’s milling around…
Artificial Glaciers Water Crops in Indian Highlands
A remote Indian village is responding to global warming-induced water shortages by creating large masses of ice, or “artificial glaciers,”…
Helping New Orleans make a comeback
It was more than a year after hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf region in 2005 and the floodwaters receded…
Giving London street kids a safehome
The South London office of Camila Batmanghelidjh is a world of whimsy – where “Alice in Wonderland” meets “Aladdin.” Its…