Carnegie Mellon’s “Last Lecture” professor inspired millions to live their dreams. Randy Pausch recently died after a brave struggle with pancreatic cancer. View a clip from “The Last Lecture,” where he shows the importance of living each day well.

After doctors amputated his leg as a result of a combat injury, 37-year-old Master Sgt. Gibson refused to think of himself as disabled. He retrained on his prosthetic leg, participated in a triathlon, and returned to Iraq. Watch his interview.

View clips from the gripping story of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a brain scientist who suffered a massive stroke herself and was inspired her to share her experience with others and help them recover from brain trauma.

When Greensburg, Kansas, was destroyed by a tornado, schools superintendent Darin Headrick spearheaded efforts to reopen the schools quickly—and to rebuild according to “green” standards—giving families hope and a reason to stay in town.

The award-winning Christian music artist and adoption activist Steven Curtis Chapman sustained his family’s spirit and faith through the tragic loss of his 5-year-old daughter. Here, he performs the song “Cinderella,” in memory of his daugter.