Pete Frates, one of the people who inspired thousands to give to charity through the spread of the Ice Bucket Challenge, has died. He was 34. Frates was a former baseball player at Boston College. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2012 at age 27 and immediately set out to fight the disease the would…

Deputy Sheriff lost his life in a work-related traffic accident in 2014, leaving behind his 8-month-old daughter, Taliya. For the little girl’s 3rd birthday, a photo shoot was set up where Taliya could honor her fallen father. Mary Lee, a photographer based in Georgia, captured images of the young girl wearing her father’s uniform while…

“Go home and get your affairs in order,” the neurologist told him. John Paine, a successful businessman, was diagnosed with Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 17 years ago. This condition is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a condition that affects nerve cells and the spinal cord. The average life expectancy following an ALS diagnosis is typically…

The Marines have always been known as an elite military group that diligently dedicates their lives to protecting America. But there’s nothing more beautiful than seeing some of our country’s toughest, strongest men bow their knee to the God Almighty. Amidst their daily acts of sacrifice and service, this Marine crew decided to pause to…

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