52-year-old man runs a marathon a day for 365 days, raises £1 million
The father-of-three went through 20 pairs of running shoes during his 9,500-mile trek between his home and his office in 2022.
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90-year-old woodworker builds his own Hobbit house
Just after his 55th birthday in 1984, Stuart Grant bought a cottage near Inverness, Scotland, despite it being in near total disrepair. The old shoemaker’s house had no doors, windows or a roof. Because the quirky building was nearly 200 years old, Stuart thought it would be a fun do-it-yourself restoration project. He lived in …
90-year-old graduates from college
With her 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren watching, Joyce DeFauw received her diploma 70 years after leaving college to start a family.
Florida man finds purpose by paying off past-due utility bills
“People can’t afford to pay their bills and put food on the table, so I hope doing my part and paying some bills for these folks takes a little bit of stress off of them around Christmas time,” Michael explained.
Todd Kuckkahn helps others discover their potential
“If you sit in your La-Z-Boy every day and get beat up watching the news about all the crap that’s going on in the world, I guarantee you will be frustrated and won’t go anywhere,” said Todd.
62-year-old discovers market for modified vintage clothing
London resident Herbie Mensah was a self-admitted shopaholic who had accumulated a vast collection of designer clothing over the years, but the items were stashed in closets because they needed repair.
After son teaches parents how to jam, they released an album
When COVID prevented 20-year-old Ryan Stokes from having friends over at his home in New Zealand, he taught his parents how to play drums and the electric guitar.
Teach One to Lead One connects adult mentors to teens
Teach One to Lead One’s mission is to transform at-risk kids into responsible residents and to develop them into leaders of integrity.
Texas mother starts movement to connect neighbors
When Kristin Schell realized she didn’t know many of her Austin, Texas, neighbors, she tried an innovative approach to get people talking.
Born without limbs, Nick Vujicic inspires people to pursue life
He’s only 39, but just one look at Nick Vujicic will obliterate any excuses you have about not passionately pursuing purpose for your life.