Inspiration Report

Dick Hoyt was an iconic participant of the Boston Marathon famous for running the race for decades with his son with disabilities, Rick.

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Although his father was a pastor, the Rev. Tim Phenna himself took an unlikely road to the pulpit of Calvary Church in Golden, Colorado. “I was a high school dropout and had a pretty rebellious period,” he said. “I guess God wouldn’t let go of me and, in my later teenage years, I had a…

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Beyoncé became the highest award winner for a female artist in Grammy history. The singer explained what kind of legacy she wants to leave in a heartfelt speech.

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Isabel Pupo was on the verge of death, but after 150 days battling COVID-19, she beat it. “I am a miracle of God,” she said. Doctors were concerned that the 55-year-old would never open her eyes from a medically induced coma. “During that time, I actually told the family on numerous occasions, unfortunately, that she…

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During the coronavirus pandemic, Sofia Moncayo has been able to feed thousands in need through a food distribution program. She always leads her team in prayer. The initiative, taking place at Mosaic West Queens Church in the Sunnyside neighborhood, began in March. Moncayo started to take over the program the following month as it began…

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More than 160 Confederate symbols were removed across the nation last year, according to an annual survey taken by the Southern Poverty Law Center. George Floyd’s death launched a nationwide reckoning with racism and renewed calls to remove these monuments. The Southern Poverty Law Center released new figures on Tuesday, which was part of an…

Alex Trebek has touched so many hearts, and even after his passing continues to impact even more. Instead of being sold off for a financial profit, Matthew Trebek will give away some of Alex Trebek’s infamous “Jeopardy!” attire to an organization that helps the lives of homeless men. Alex Trebek was the host of “Jeopardy!”…

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Joe Trejo was hooked up to a ventilator in the intensive care unit at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton. At the time, he wasn’t able to communicate with his wife or their three sons. Then, something unexpected happened. A mariachi band played the couple’s favorite song in the parking lot, and they were able…

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The longtime Arizona Department of Public Safety officer who co-founded the Make-A-Wish Foundation passed away at his home in Prescott, Arizona. The cause was esophageal cancer. The Make-A-Wish Foundation, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, helps fulfill the wishes of children with critical illnesses. Started in 1980, the organization can trace its roots back to a 7-year-old…

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A mom and daughter are celebrating Black History Month in a unique way – by playing a special game of dress-up. Each day in February, Taylor Trotter takes photos of her 5-year-old daughter Paisley dressed as different inspiring black figures in history. They place the photos side by side, then upload them to Facebook. The…

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