Category: Uplifting

Uplifting

Teenager From Indian Slum Dances His Way To Prestigious New York Ballet School

He was born into the slums of India, but he one dream – to dance with the New York City Ballet. Now against all odds –…

Christine Haveford · June 27, 2017 · 3 min read

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Burn Survivor Ken Dawg Does Beach Photo Shoot To Promote Body Positivity

A burns survivor who sustained life-changing injuries when he was just three-years-old, is inspiring thousands by taking part in a beach photoshoot.  Ken Matthews is…

Christine Haveford · June 26, 2017 · 4 min read

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Generous Doners Give Wisconsin Man Money For Surgery After He Contracts Keloids From Routine Visit To The Barber

A Wisconsin man has developed a life-altering skin condition following a routine visit to the barber. But despite the keloids that cover much of Keith…

Christine Haveford · June 24, 2017 · 3 min read

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Black Beauty Has Claps Back At Troll Who Said She’d Look Hotter If She Had Lighter Skin

You’ve heard probably heard the deeply offensive, but yet common place phrase: “Are you team dark skinned or light skinned?” If you’re skin happens to…

Christine Haveford · June 24, 2017 · 2 min read

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Chicago Cubs Draft Son Of Charleston Church Shooting Victim

It’s been two years since nine innocent church members were gunned down in a racially motivated attack at a Charleston church. The story may have disappeared…

Christine Haveford · June 20, 2017 · 3 min read

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The Moment A Former US Special Forces Soldier Runs Through Gunfire In Mosul To Save A Child From ISIS

Sometimes it can feel like there is one bad news story after another. I know that I always feel lost and angry with myself and…

Christine Haveford · June 19, 2017 · 3 min read