A single mother of 38 surviving kids endured a struggling childhood and lost her siblings when she was young. Her stepmother poisoned her five brothers, and she only survived because she was visiting a relative at the time.
One chilly April day in 2004, a teen walked into a hospital holding a shoebox with a tiny infant wrapped in a dishtowel. The baby, born prematurely, was admitted to the NICU. But the next day, another teen came to visit the baby.
Annie had not been able to get pregnant for many years. She tried very hard, but the tests kept coming back negative. So she asked her sister to bear her child back in 2013. She didn't know that she would soon have four babies.
When a black couple started their foster care journey, they were thrilled to open their hearts and home to a white child. But welcoming a Caucasian child as an African American couple meant drawing unnecessary attention.
A young boy was separated from his siblings and placed in foster care, partly due to his parents' alcoholism. At only 29, he decided to adopt five siblings between the ages of four and ten, giving them a chance to grow together.
When a young girl learned about her adoption, she was devastated. She loved her adoptive dad for sacrificing everything to raise her but knowing that her mom abandoned her at three left a void in her heart and identity.
When an older woman boarded a plane two years ago, she was unaware of the surprise waiting for her. As she sat down in her seat, an announcement from the pilot startled her. What happened next was heartwarming.
A father recorded an emotional video explaining "Down Syndrome" after overhearing a conversation between another father and son at a DVD store. He went on to add that it was the best thing that ever happened to him.
A woman suffered a pulmonary embolism after delivering her baby girl through C-section. She fell into a near-fatal coma, and the doctors were worried she wouldn't make it until a quick-thinking nurse had a strange idea.
When a mom of three told her parents she wished to have a baby with her husband to give to her friend, they freaked out. While she was hurt, she knew she was only doing what her mother had done for her parents.
A couple living in Mackworth, near Derby, England, have tied the knot after being together for 40 years. The wedding ceremony was organized by the hospital staff three days after the groom found out he had incurable cancer.
A couple defied skeptics and proved doubters wrong when they got married in 1995, becoming the first couple with Down's syndrome to become husband and wife, not just in the UK but also worldwide.
A single black mother faced massive backlash after she took in 3 white kids from foster care at the age of 30. While responding to people's criticism, the foster mom shared that the only thing that mattered to her was love.
A child ended up teaching his father that giving out of love and sincerity, however big or small the gesture is, never goes unnoticed and can make a world of difference in someone's life.
A mother secretly celebrated the birthday of her baby daughter for nearly three decades. She was told her little angel had died after birth, but what she found out in 2019 changed everything she had known for almost 29 years.
A couple's infertility issues made them unable to have a child of their own. After waiting for 9 years, their lifelong dream to become parents came true when they traveled from Texas to California to meet their beloved son.
A police officer who had been cleaning a young girl's memorial site for years went viral after a TikToker shared his video in August. The cop was recently approached by the girl's mom, who thanked him for his kind gesture.
A heroic little girl was awarded the Medal of Bravery by the Governor-General in recognition of all the efforts she took to save the lives of her baby brother and mom following a terrible accident.
A bride-to-be decided not to invite her autistic sister to her wedding as her disability might make things awkward for her and her husband. She is now bearing the brunt of her angry parents, who asked her not to contact them anymore.
A woman bought an Ancestry DNA kit for her mother, who had been adopted, so she could trace her birth parents. She also gave one to her father so he didn't feel left out, but the results of his test left her utterly shocked.
A Florida teenager was named the valedictorian as he graduated with the highest ranking among his class in 2014. The then 18-year-old boy revealed that he had spent a difficult childhood, moving from one shelter to another.
A little girl stunned the world with her heartwarming message for her divorced parents, pleading them to be friends. Her mother shared the adorable video clip on social media in 2015, which quickly became viral sensational online.
A big brother invited his younger brother to live with him after graduation. He started charging him rent six months later, but unbeknownst to his baby brother, the older sibling saved up the rent and added more money to it.
After being married to different people for over five decades, former prom dates reconnected and rekindled their love. They tied the knot on April Fool's Day in 2017, picking up where they had left off.
An elderly couple married for more than seven decades died hours apart in 2017. They raised six children, 18 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A little girl was hailed the star of the evening when she grabbed everyone's attention at her holiday concert. She not only sang Christmas carols fluently, but also used sign language for her deaf mom and dad.
When an intruder entered a senior citizen's apartment, he didn't expect a warrior lady to subdue him. It turned out she had more than two decades of martial arts training and protected herself and her neighbor in a wheelchair.
In a Christmas miracle, a couple in their 40s who had three biological children decided to adopt six siblings, giving them a forever home. The couple became certified foster parents in 2019.
A little girl made a special request to Santa for Christmas. Instead of asking him for toys, she asked for a wheelchair for her neighbor, who lost movement in his legs three years ago and couldn't leave his house to play with her.
After his mom was diagnosed with dementia, a man started filming their conversations to raise awareness around the struggles of the disease. In the sixth episode of his video series, he experienced something genuinely heart-rending.
Two long-lost sisters who grew up in different states finally discovered they were living only two intersections from each other in the same town. The oldest sister learned about her younger half-sister in 2018.
Jade Payne, 35, wants to use her dead husband's sperm to have a baby. Unfortunately, 11 years ago, a mistake was made in the paperwork. Now, Jade has to prove her husband wanted her to have a baby with him. Sadly, the man can't prove it himself, as he passed away 2 years ago.
A New York-based app developer sat down on a couch with his mom, dad, and pet dog on Christmas day back in 2014. He then handed them a small dog-eared envelope, telling them he had "one more gift for them."
Two quick-thinking teenagers sprang into action when they encountered a horrific accident while driving home. The youngsters rescued a toddler from the crashed car's back seat before her pregnant mother succumbed to her injuries.
After buying some milk for her toddler, a woman was headed home when she was asked to pull over. But instead of handing her a ticket, the cops did something that pleasantly surprised her.
A lonely old man became teary-eyed when he received a heartwarming festive surprise. A group of college students gave him a Christmas tree, sang his favorite carol, and stopped by for some tea and a lovely chat.
When a couple was asked by their friend to serve as her daughter's foster parents temporarily, they never thought they'd end up adopting the little girl. The child had endured a lot and finally had a safe and stable environment.
A Michigan man who bought a couch in a thrift store was surprised when it felt uncomfortable. When his daughter-in-law unzipped the couch cushion, she was flabbergasted to find something stuffed inside.
An anonymous Saint Nicholas left envelopes containing a heartwarming poem on staying hopeful amidst the darkness and $195 (C$250) Walmart gift cards on 400 doorsteps in the Canadian city of Edmonton.
When a 97-year-old grandma discovered she only had a few days to live, she decided to have hospice in her own home. Soon afterward, her four sisters got on a plane to take care of her and make her feel loved.
A missing Florida teenager corresponded with her family through letters, telling them she was safe and well. She had reportedly fled from her home five years ago with a suitcase full of clothes and her X-box.
Instead of asking Saint Nick for toys, games, or chocolates, a little boy had one innocent request - a place to call home. His family had changed more than 10 houses, and he wanted a permanent home to play with his Lego.
A family dog emerged as a hero for saving a baby's life who was struggling to breathe properly. The little girl's mom explained how he got into the nursery and persisted until the baby was awake.
A young boy drew inspiration from his late cousin and used his birthday to give back to the community. He collaborated with his school to organize the event, spreading that much-needed holiday cheer.
A little girl wrote a letter to Santa, asking him for three things: a sweatsuit, a hydro flask, and to have a forever family. When her foster parents read her Christmas wish list, they decided to grant all her wishes, particularly the last one.
A toddler who had been in hospice care for months received a welcome visit from Santa a week before dying. The surprise visit was coordinated by the Secret Sleigh Project, which brings Saint Nick to the homes of ill children.
Darryl Andersen already had three biological children when in 2020, he decided to adopt three siblings to give them love and stability. The kids had been in foster homes since 2016.
A boy wrote a heartfelt letter to Santa, asking him for a healthy heart for his mom, who was on the waiting list for a heart transplant. His letter reached a social worker, who handed it over to firefighters, and they brought gifts for the boy.
The parents of 12 children, many of whom were adopted, received a much-needed break when an anonymous donor called "Secret Santa" sent elves from a local news station to deliver them a brand new 15-seater van.
A couple from Coastal, Virginia, who welcomed two baby girls with Down Syndrome, launched ECHO Family Care Partners two years ago. The non-profit organization was built on the belief that every child deserves a safe and stable family.
