Inspiring Stories

It’s been 40 years since Kevin Bacon “kicked off his Sunday shoes” and became an instant pop culture icon thanks to his role in Footloose. Although the movie was set in the fictitious town of Bomont, the high school featured in the film was real. Now, it’s the end of an era for “Bomont High”

In a heartwarming story that captured the attention of millions online, 90-year-old Paul Hocheder from Maryland embarked on a new adventure by returning to college. His granddaughter, Gabrielle Remington, shared his journey on TikTok, where it quickly became a sensation. From Soldier to Scholar — Why This Grandfather Is “Up for the Challenge” Paul Hocheder,

*Featured image contains photo by Lina Kivaka Vacation time and sick pay are not just perks; they are essential benefits that contribute to employees’ overall well-being and job satisfaction. And yet, despite how crucial they are, many employees aren’t actually entitled to them. Thanks to corporate greed and creative loopholes, companies often choose to prioritize

Jeri and Mike Wirtz are used to defying the odds. An interracial couple in the 1970s, prejudice and racism were far from a thing of the past despite the ground-breaking legalization of mixed marriages in 1967. It was truly them against the world. And now? It’s them against cancer. And if love’s got anything to

Magnolia Jackson of Gainesville, Florida may be one of the oldest people on the planet, but she’s still young at heart. The centenarian, who turned 106 on March 14, decided to mark the milestone occasion in the most magical way possible — by spending the day at the Happiest Place on Earth. While turning 106

*Featured image contains photo by Maksim Goncharenok and KoolShooters We all have that one friend in our group. You know, the “cautious” one who toes the line of being a total wet blanket? If you’re racking your brain and can’t for the life of you figure out who the resident “killjoy” in your friend groups

We often hear about actors’ high salaries and lavish lifestyles or follow them on social media as they hock brands and products they love. But celebrities can also give back in meaningful ways, using their money and platforms to inspire real change. That’s exactly what Batman, a.k.a. Christian Bale, decided to do with his privilege

For most of us, the idea of spending even ONE day confined to an iron lung seems unimaginable. Yet Paul Alexander spent a literal lifetime — seventy-two years — before his recent death on March 11. But instead of letting it imprison him, he used it as an opportunity to thrive. And his inspiring life

In November 2022, Daniel Chauvin, 76, didn’t just lose his wife of 53 years, he started losing himself. Stricken with grief and struggling with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from serving in the Vietnam War, Chauvin was in a dark place. He knew he needed to fill his mind by filling his time. So,

*Featured image contains photo by Melinda Gimpel on Unsplash We often hear how important it is to save money and plan for the future. It’s a simple concept, but it can be incredibly difficult to do, especially when you consider bills and the overall cost of living. So it’s impressive to hear about someone who