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Couple bikes 5,000 miles in 55 days to fight cancer

December 13, 2022April 21, 2022 by Greg Gerber
Photo of two bicycles at sunset. Photo taken by Pixabay at Pexels.

Al Reszel, 63, and his wife, Terry, began a 5,000-mile bicycle trip in San Diego March 5 and they will travel through 16 states over 55 days.

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Having a sense of purpose slashes risk of dementia

December 13, 2022April 10, 2022 by Greg Gerber
Photo of a compass needle pointing to purpose.

Simply having a sense of purpose was linked with a 19% reduced rate of clinically significant cognitive impairment, the Daily Mail reported.

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Struggle can help define your purpose, who you are becoming

December 13, 2022March 29, 2022 by Greg Gerber
Photo of a young teen eating a meal.

When Bobby’s soccer team was going out to eat, he couldn’t afford to join them. That’s when the father of a fellow player discretely pulled him aside and offered to pay for his meal anonymously, but under one condition.

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Despite multiple sclerosis, Arkansas man encourages others

December 13, 2022February 22, 2022 by Greg Gerber
Photo of George Michael Wright - screenshot from KAIT-TV.

George came to faith two years before the diagnosis. But, it was during a trip to the hospital that he found his real purpose.

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Illness can’t stop strong, happy, energized woman

December 13, 2022February 8, 2022 by Greg Gerber
Older woman walking outdoors.

By eating well and exercising, her physical pain and depression vanished. Debbie even started a small business selling vintage ceramics.

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12-year-old finds purpose making toys for shelter animals

December 13, 2022February 3, 2022 by Greg Gerber
Photo of a broken, abandoned stuffed animal. Photo by Trym Nilson on Unsplash.

When 12-year-old Zach Hartman sees something broken and discarded in the trash, he tries to think of a way to give it a new purpose, WTVT-TV reported.

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75-year-old man becomes oldest American to climb Mt. Everest

December 13, 2022December 22, 2021 by Greg Gerber
Photo of Arthur Muir published by The Epoch Times.

“When you’re my age, you realize things are a certain way, and you’re just lucky to be here and to be healthy enough to try these things,” said Arthur.

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Oregon farm helps down-and-out men find renewed purpose

December 13, 2022December 19, 2021 by Greg Gerber
Photo of Tony Aguire at Blanchet Farm taken by Catholic Sentinel.

“Men who really want to escape from their disastrous past, who truly want to help themselves — and there are plenty of such — these men desperately need a refuge outside the city,” Ross explained.

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After prison, woman finds purpose with the Salvation Army

December 13, 2022December 15, 2021 by Greg Gerber
Photo of a Salvation Army sign.

“I just want to get the message out that a second chance for people is very important, and the Salvation Army gives second chances,” LaTosha told KETV.

Categories Go-Getters, News

70-year-old finds purpose in canoeing for a cause

December 13, 2022December 5, 2021 by Greg Gerber
Photo of Paul D'Offay

Although he worked “at sea” half of his 70 years, Paul started canoeing last year after receiving one as a gift. Since then, he has fallen in love with the sport and can’t get enough of it.

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