Shocking cancer diagnosis sparks friendship bracelet fundraiser, brings two best friends closer together

Two best friends, both named Ava were already inseparable, but after Ava L. received shocking news of a rare bone cancer diagnosis, her bestie Ava D. sprung into action raising money for her through friendship bracelets.

Nurse takes stuffed animal on hospital adventure after young patient leaves toy behind

A heartwarming incident unfolded at a Maine hospital when a 6-year-old girl left behind her stuffed pig, "Piggy," after undergoing tonsil surgery. To alleviate the stress, a nurse embarked on a creative endeavor, taking Piggy on a hospital adventure

Massachusetts mother wins $25M lottery, vows to wipe out children's student loans

Desiree Fortini-Craft of Hyde Park, Massachusetts, secured a $25 million win in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” $50 instant game, becoming the third person to claim the grand prize.

Supporting local military by sending holiday care packages is goal of grassroots organization

A local grassroots organization is supporting local members of the military one care package at a time during the holiday season, with thoughtful touches of home tucked into each gift box.

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A local grassroots organization is supporting local members of the military one care package at a time during the holiday season, with thoughtful touches of home tucked into each gift box.

United Airlines Fantasy Flight takes children on special holiday trip to the North Pole

This year’s "Fantasy Flight" is an annual special holiday trip that United Airlines and Children’s Hospice International organized for kids being treated in the Washington D.C. area.

Video: 'Spunky' husky rescued from storm drain

“Sebastian, had always wanted to meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but instead, found himself face to face with a couple of Animal Control Officers!"

Want to donate to charity this holiday season? Try one of these vending machines

“Giving Machines" have opened up in 41 U.S. cities for the holiday season, as well as in 14 different international cities. Here’s how they work and where to find them.

Thanksgiving miracle: Family searches for 'angel' nurse who rescued children after horrific car crash

A Utah family is on a quest to find a mysterious nurse who acted as an "angel" after a Thanksgiving car crash. Kassidy Renzello and her family were involved in a collision when a stranger, claiming to be a nurse, appeared to help.

Neighbors thankful after elderly man saved from overnight fire

A neighborhood in Montgomery County is thankful for the quick action of first responders who saved an elderly man from a house on Thursday.

Musician turns trashed piano into beautiful moment in South Philly

Talented musician Suzanne Sheer, recently turned a trashed piano on the sidewalk into a beautiful moment on South Broad Street.

Robotic legs allowing children to take first steps

New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.