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Sparkles and sports: Mom brushes off criticism with photo shoots showing girls can do it all

Sparkles and sports: Mom brushes off criticism with photo shoots showing girls can do it all

Sparkles and sports: Mom brushes off criticism with photo shoots showing girls can do it all

The mother uploaded the empowering photos with a simple caption: 'Because you can do it all.'

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Cancer patient runs Boston Marathon with doctor who saved him

A Charlotte cancer patient and his Oncologist just finished one of the most iconic marathons in the country.

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On the front lines of war, his imagination was his escape. Today, it's a fantasy novel.

This veteran is breaking stereotypes by being himself.

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2-year-old with cancer who loves pigs meets one for the first time

Autumn, who is battling cancer, had never met a pig before. Since it's her favorite animal, a Virginia animal sanctuary arranged for a very special visit.

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Student with Down syndrome asks her classmate to prom in heartwarming video

Katie Smith planned a special surprise for her friend Payton, with a little help from his sister.

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He thought it was just a stomach bug, until it cost him his limbs and almost his life

Wayne Moorehead continues to inspire as he learns to walk without help at TIRR Memorial Hermann, because to him, sitting around waiting for life to happen is not an option.

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Army captain away for nearly a year surprises family

An Army captain who had been away from his wife and two children for nearly a year surprised them in Maryland.

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Dog injured in fire adopted by firefighter - to help other burn victims

Lexi Ann was severely burned in a house fire. Now that she's healed, her new owner hopes she can give courage to other burn victims.

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20-year-old raising 5 siblings gifted new car from strangers

The Florida family lost their parents to cancer in recent years.

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Purple Heart recipient gifts medal to 'battle buddy'

Joe Magouirk noticed a young woman with Down Syndrome frightened during her visit to the doctor. He thought maybe his Purple Heart would give her a dose of courage. It did.

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Decades of love: Charlotte couple celebrates 82 years of marriage

The two can laugh about anything, and they've been laughing together for decades. D.W. is 103 years old, his bride Willie is right behind him at 100.

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He lost all his limbs, but that's not stopping this inspiring man

He defeated cancer as a child, and now a Louisiana man is facing an entirely new battle. Wayne Moorehead had both arms and both legs amputated last fall. But he's not letting that stop him from getting back to life. Through laughter and a light heart, Moorehead is taking his new life in strides -- slow and steady, careful and concise. "We start on just one simple step," Moorehead said.

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