The March 22 landslide in Oso, Washington, left 43 people dead, including two young boys: Wyatt and Hunter Ruthven. To honor the boys’ memories, their grandparents built a playground in …
When a Child Dies
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Their deaths were heartbreaking, but the tragedies have led to hope for so many more. Ashley Swart was just 20 when a brain aneurysm struck her suddenly, killing the young …
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When his younger brother was in danger, Alex Smith didn’t hesitate…
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After losing their son, Jacob, in a car crash, Diane and James Freybler are sharing their story to raise awareness about texting and driving.
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Tad Johnson honors the life and memory of his daughter Alexa by campaigning to save the lives of other young people.
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In 2009 Marine Capt. Matthew Freeman was killed by enemy fire in Afghanistan. His sudden death dealt a serious blow to his family and friends, but his memory inspired his …
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Many high school seniors stress about graduation. For Kalamazoo senior Yeatise Gaines, her goal was simple: to live long enough to graduate.
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What would you do for a stranger grieving the loss of her baby? Here’s what one man in Minnesota did.
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When 7-year-old Calder Sloan died in a tragic accident, people everywhere paid tribute to the boy known as “Mr. Awesome.”
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Four years hardly seems long enough to make a mark on the world, but for those who knew Jack Robinson, it was all the time he needed.