Endless pain cannot crush one tiny fighter’s spirit (7 Photos)
In the middle of the night, Jay’lee began to cry. Jessica jumped out of bed, her maternal instincts on high alert.
As Jessica sleepily changed her daughter’s diaper in the darkness, she couldn’t have known what was causing Jay’lee to cry. She didn’t know then, that her daughter was suffering… that she was in excruciating pain…
US Navy father learns true courage from his son (14 Photos)
When baby Merrick was rushed to the Emergency Room after he became limp and very pale, the triage nurse tested his blood oxygenation right away. Her face turned as white as a sheet as she looked at the results. “It says 45%,” she whispered, “but there’s no way that’s right. Most people are at 98 or 99%. He’d be unconscious…”
Homeless man asked a restaurant owner for food, but what he got was so much greater (6 Photos)
A homeless man named Marcus walked into a Minneapolis-based cafe earlier this month looking for some spare change. What he didn’t know is that he walked into the right cafe and instead of a few dollars, Marcus got a second chance at life.
Tiny fighter stumbles but never falls (17 HQ Photos)
Today is World Rare Disease Day. To raise awareness we’re sharing a very special story about a little girl named Aubree, who is affected by a disease so rare… it hasn’t been diagnosed yet.
Aubree’s story is one of perseverance and resilience, a daily search to find a diagnosis, and hopefully one day, a cure. Read and share her story to show your support of the underdogs!
While searching for a diagnosis, Tripp finds answers (12 Photos)
At 4 months old, Tripp’s world changed. Within weeks he regressed, losing his mobility and functions without knowing why. But now, at age 3, his life has changed again – this time for the better.
Fate stepped in and showed Tripp and his family what they’ve been looking for all along.
With new independence, Megan looks forward to the future (11 Photos)
When side effects from Megan’s rare diagnosis stopped her from doing the things she loved, she turned into a recluse. From her window she watched her life go by, but 18 year-old Megan wasn’t a part of it.
Now, with a wheelchair-accessible van, Megan got her freedom back. And with a community behind her, she now has the courage to say ‘yes’ to a life of adventure.
When it comes to courage, size doesn’t matter (13 Photos)
2-year-old Taytem was diagnosed with the ultra-rare Hurler Syndrome and told if she did not receive treatment she would die. Now, she’s doing better than ever.
This little fighter inspires a community with a courage that is disproportionate to her size.
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