He became the world’s fastest human calculator after severe head injury

He is the world’s fastest human calculator who helps children defeat their math phobias. When he was five, Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash fell off his cousin’s scooter when it was hit by a truck, banging his head on the road. Doctors told his parents he could be cognitively impaired the rest of his life. Instead, he… Continue reading He became the world’s fastest human calculator after severe head injury

he succeeded where others failed

“Just remember that a kind word, one nice gesture, or a helping hand can make the biggest difference to someone’s life. It did for me.” James Leonard. He lived a life of desperation, using drugs, overdosing, going to prison for small sentences. Then, after injecting two bags of drugs, which he knew could be fatal,… Continue reading he succeeded where others failed

he feels he is a walking miracle

Higgins is “excited to go back to work and live a sober life.” In June, Isaac Higgins made a decision that could have altered the course of his life forever. Instead, he feels he is a walking miracle. Higgins, who lives in Vineyard, Massachusetts, suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling off the roof of… Continue reading he feels he is a walking miracle

she forgot they were married

Walking down a New York City street in 2013, Angela Sartin-Hartung was hit by a NYPD traffic enforcement vehicle and suffered from acute traumatic brain injury and amnesia. Not only did she lose 17 years of memories, her husband Jeff Hartung said, she also forgot they were married. And a new journey of love they never thought they… Continue reading she forgot they were married

born too soon but into a global movement

Mother from United Kingdom shares her inspirational story of her premature son’s battle to live. Born too soon but into a global movement, he was one of thousands of babies who have been given a fighting chance. On Nov. 17, the March of Dimes sponsored World Prematurity Day. On that day and throughout the year,… Continue reading born too soon but into a global movement

healing comes as she works with dogs

the healing power of dogs Chronic pain is a part of this Irish TV star’s life, but healing comes as she works with dogs. And through her volunteer work, she has also helped dogs who are in desperate situations. Andrea Hayes, presenter of “Dog Tales” on TV3 in Dublin, Ireland, has lived with debilitating back… Continue reading healing comes as she works with dogs

he can help people through his story to save lives

“Because there are a lot of people I can help through my story to save lives.” Most people would have thought Daniel Conn had everything to live for. He was successful and attractive – a National Rugby League star and a male model. He also gained fame after having romances with Hollywood and reality TV… Continue reading he can help people through his story to save lives

playing rugby helped her beat leukemia

Rugby helps women tackle their weaknesses and discover their strengths. Playing rugby also helped one young woman in England beat leukemia. Five years ago, when she was 9 years old,14-year-old Georgia Tayler was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Playing rugby helped her beat leukemia.  Tayler spent almost two years in a wheelchair while undergoing chemotherapy, according… Continue reading playing rugby helped her beat leukemia

she discovered her true purpose when she died

Cherie Aimee is no longer afraid of death, knowing “now the soul never dies.” One day she knew she was dying. She could not explain to anyone how she knew, but she felt calm that the end was near. When she died, she discovered her true purpose.   Cherie Aimée, died in her husband’s arms. She… Continue reading she discovered her true purpose when she died

she did what doctors told her was impossible

She did what doctors told her was impossible. And she did it through a positive mindset.  Until a year ago Chantel Sachanna lived with a crippling stammer, making her too embarrassed to participate in a phone interview or even to order food in a restaurant.  According to Britain’s top Black weekly newspaper, The Voice, Sachanna,… Continue reading she did what doctors told her was impossible

this is a story of a marriage

Just about everywhere you turn, you see a story about a celebrity wedding, marriage or divorce. But what about a marriage of two ordinary people? A marriage that has endured all of the things life can throw at you? This is the real-life story of a couple in West Virginia. This is a story of… Continue reading this is a story of a marriage

tragedy led to new life

God’s peace was the reason she persevered in finding a way to be of use to others again. She was crushed in a head-on car accident when she was in her mid- 50s. Two years later her life changed even more when the tragedy led her to a new life.  God’s peace helped her find… Continue reading tragedy led to new life