‘Take a chance on me’: 20-year-old with autism posts letter on LinkedIn to future employers
A 20-year-old Virginia man with autism posted a letter on LinkedIn asking potential future employers to “take a chance” on him. The letter went viral and landed him a summer scholarship.
WWII vet gets surprise high school graduation 77 years later
Raymond Schaefer didn't get to finish his high school career at Racine County School of Agriculture because of his choice to serve in World War II. Thursday, he got his well-deserved diploma.
‘Won’t you be my students?’: Teacher starts class by singing rendition of Mr. Rogers’ theme song
A Maryland teacher sings Mr. Roger’s theme song with a twist to welcome his students to class every morning.
Colorblind man sees vibrant hues of red, green and blue for 1st time with corrective glasses
Video shared March 16 by Star Ely shows her husband putting on the special glasses and walking through the town of Andover, Massachusetts.
United Airlines colleagues stitch teddy bears out of man’s uniforms for his 2 sons after his death
When Laza Katanic was killed in a car accident, his colleagues at United Airlines took his old uniforms and stitched together teddy bears for his sons.
‘We loved each other so, so much’: Husband dies from COVID-19 days after getting married
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
Gigi's Playhouse helps to raise awareness about Down syndrome
Gigi's Playhouse is a Down syndrome achievement center. With World Down Syndrome Day coming up on March 21, the Milwaukee location is raising awareness.
Wife takes nursing home job to still see husband and comply with COVID-19 restrictions
The COVID-19 restrictions left Cynthia Romano with no choice but to take a job at a nursing home in order to see her ailing husband.
'I missed you so much': Grandma hugs grandson for the first time after getting COVID-19 vaccine
What a sweet moment! A grandmother was filmed hugging her grandson for the first time in months after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Southwest employees send lost Buzz Lightyear toy on epic adventure before returning him to family
A Southwest employee went “to infinity and beyond” to return a lost Buzz Lightyear toy to a family after it was left behind on a plane.
102-year-old Arizona great-grandmother joins in on first-grader's PE's class
A boy attending Camelview Elementary in the Madison School District was doing his virtual P.E. class when his great-grandma decided to join in.
Teen seriously injured in I-94 hit-and-run gets big surprise
Dayce Woodard was changing a tire for a friend when he was struck in 2020. Thursday, We Energies and others partnered to give his spirits and recovery a boost.
Dogs, cats from storm-ridden Texas seek forever home in Wisconsin
In the wake of deadly storms in Texas, the Wisconsin Humane Society has taken in 75 animals. It is a mix of cats and dogs -- that are all getting ready for adoption.
Town holds parade for 5-year-old boy who completed 3 years of chemotherapy
A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.
Fundraiser benefits Brookfield teen seriously injured in ski fall
The ski racing event benefited Andy Meser, who suffered a traumatic brain injury after a bad Christmas Day ski fall last year.
UPS driver moved to tears after residents on his route throw ‘thank you’ party and give him $1,000
A Pennsylvania UPS driver was moved to tears after being surprised by his regular clients with a “thank you” party and $1,000.
Company tries to make life easier for families with a new wagon
Having a child with special needs is challenging, especially during the pandemic for the immunocompromised community.
Festival Foods, Hormel Foods donate 2.1K hams to Hunger Task Force
Festival Foods and Hormel Foods donated on Friday, March 5 2,100 hams – or 7,000 pounds – to Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee.
‘Training pays off’: Security guard saves choking student with Heimlich maneuver
Harrowing video captured the moment a school security guard saved a student from choking by performing the Heimlich maneuver.
7-year-old Alabama girl sells lemonade to help fund her brain surgeries
Liza Scott has always tried to 'lift a bit of the burden' around the home.