Mike fell on the sidewalk, and wasn't able to get up on his own. Then a kind stranger asked how he could help.

Mike Huddleston's Story

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Not long after chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, Mary Fran was walking through a mall, self-conscious about her wig. Then a stranger came up to her, and told her something that gave her hope.

Mary Fran Lyons' Story

A favorite from the archives: It’s the middle of the night, and Vanessa and her husband are stranded on an Alaskan highway. Just when they’ve given up hope, a car pulls over.

Vanessa Foster's Story

In 2006, Patricia's three-year-old son had a grand mal seizure. She was a single mother, with no one to accompany her to the hospital. But an hour into her hospital stay, a familiar face appeared.

Patricia Nieshoff's Story

Growing up, Joy and her parents were dedicated to helping others. Then they received some life-changing help themselves.

Joy Diaz's Story

Father Martin remembers an act of generosity by a nun named Sister Janice Farnham.

Mike Huddleston's Story

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