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Friday, May. 16, 2008

Toddler rescued from pool

A two-year old girl is back home after nearly drowning in a backyard pool. »

Thursday, May. 15, 2008

Children saved in sea rescue

FOUR people have been praised after they saved two children from drowning. »

Teen’s selfless, thougthful actions garner Tim Duncan Character award

Patty Cuevas thought she was in trouble when her teacher said she wanted to talk before the start of her third-period class. Patty, a freshman at Roosevelt High School, met her teacher outside of the Northeast Side building, her nerves on edge. She relaxed when the teacher wanted to talk about her next year as a Cavaliers cheerleader. »

Wednesday, May. 14, 2008

16-year-old rescues man from explosion

Deon Garrett did not wait for emergency workers to arrive Monday May 6 before he helped rescue a man from a house on Detroit’s west side that had just exploded. »

9-year-old girl honored as a hero

She is only 9 years old, but a third-grader from Oceano is being called a hero. »

The doctor said, You’ve got an angel

Spend an hour or so with R. J. Gawel and the following might happen: »

Thursday, May. 8, 2008

Miracle: A Story Of Healing

Tyrone Hickman II, 14, said he was healed of a serious disease because of his family’s faith in God. »

Wednesday, May. 7, 2008

Seven-year-old medical miracle

He’s a medical miracle. A local seven-year-old boy was dead for at least 12 minutes, but you would never be able to tell. »

Student collects thousands of soda can tabs for charity

While many Hornell Intermediate School students bring in pop can tabs to help out the Ronald McDonald House, one student went above and beyond the rest of the pack. »

Gift to Locks of Love

On April 27, 2008 Kayla Griego, age 10, of Eagle Point, fulfilled one of her dreams. After waiting for about a year to get her hair cut, she walked into Cost Cutters on Delta Waters Road where Carrie was waiting to give her a hair cut. »

Tuesday, May. 6, 2008

Brave five-year-old rescues family

A boy, 5, stayed calm and untied his parents and brother after a terrifying home invastion by a gun-toting masked man in Melbourne’s outer northern suburbs. »

Kid of Character: Ashira Casanova

Ashira Casanova (8) of Second grade, Driftwood Elementary, consistently demonstrates outstanding character in all areas. However, her kindness and compassion for others is evident on a daily basis in school, at home and in the community. »

Monday, May. 5, 2008

Teens making a difference

While some of her peers at Neshaminy High are sleeping in or socializing, Jennifer Lentine is teaching Sunday School to kindergartners and spending time with Alzheimer’s patients. »

Thursday, Apr. 17, 2008

ImprovEverywhere Gives Kids Best Game Ever

A little league baseball game is turned into a major league event. All players, coaches, and parents do not know what is happening. We worked with the league commissioner to get the kids’ names and access to the field to setup our equipment the morning of the game. »

Wednesday, Apr. 9, 2008

Cancer patient gets night at the prom

Really? »

Monday, Apr. 7, 2008

Hero Teachers Save Student From Certain Death

Students and teachers often find themselves at odds with each other. But one 15-year-old will likely have a newfound respect for his educational mentors after they performed CPR to save his life. »

Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2008

Honoring a young hero

At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Stillwater officials presented Hope Hendrix with a Citizen Commendation for her actions during a house fire during the early morning hours of Feb. 17. »

How hero Harley (4) saved his nan’s life

A YOUNG boy from Aldwick who was not expected to live has turned lifesaver. »

Toddler reunited with folks after wandering off

Laconia police helped a youngster return home after she accidentally wandered off and ended up at the Cumberland Farms store on Court Street. »

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2008

Two-year-old rescued from borewell after 27 hrs

A two-year-old child who fell into a 45-feet borewell at Tehri near Agra in India, has been rescued, according to sources. The girl, Vandana, was rescued after Army and locals, after she had spent 27 hours in the well. »

Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2008

1-in-10,000 Wonder Boy

A Little boy who, just 18 months ago, was unable to move and was given a one-in-10,000 chance of survival, is now clambering about. »

5-year-old hero saves his grandmother

A 5-year-old South Jersey boy’s being called a hero for saving his grandmother from choking on Jell-O. »

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008

4 y.o. boy beats deadly disease THREE times

Meet Bailey Smillie – the mini medical marvel who has amazed doctors by beating a deadly blood disease THREE TIMES. »

Friday, Dec. 14, 2007

Fire hero who saved his sister

A boy who saved his sister after her dress caught fire has been hailed a hero by firefighters.
Shahid Lala, 13, has been praised for helping his older sister Shaista, 14, when her synthetic dress caught fire on Wednesday evening. »

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007

A hot meal by teens, for teens

Sunday dinner is in the hands of the Price boys. »

Monday, Dec. 10, 2007

7-year-old’s birthday wish is to donate her toys to family shelter

When children enter the Cedar Valley Friends of the Family shelter, it’s because their world has been turned upside down. »

Young patriots support troops

Traci Askew’s kindergarten class at Holy Cross Elementary School began learning at a young age the importance of patriotism and supporting the United States military when they sent hand made prayer rocks to a group of soldiers currently serving in Iraq. »

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007

Girls’ singing Christmasgrams will make you smile

Alexis Hurrell, who is 7 years old, wanted to make it clear that she wasn’t necessarily speaking for her sisters when she explained why she is taking part in the Miss Miracle Pageant to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. »

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007

Girl, 7, uses body to shield mom from bullets

A 7-year-old-girl is being hailed as an “angel from heaven” and a hero for jumping in front of an enraged gunman, who pumped six bullets into the child as she used her body as a shield to save her mother’s life. »

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007

911 Hero Award given to two special kids

They are barely old enough to understand what it means to be called a “hero”, but that is their new title. 9-year-old Wesley Coleman, and 11-year-old Brenden Lopez are special kids, with special honors. They are this year’s recipients of the El Paso County Sheriff Department’s “911 Hero Award.” »

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