/ Uplift From CBSNews.com Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:41:23 -0400 5 /news/pope-francis-death-heartwarming-memorable-moments/ From spinning with the Harlem Globetrotters to signing a Harley-Davidson, here are 10 memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:35:40 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/21/83e641e6-babc-4ef3-94f2-e3ffcb7dc87a/thumbnail/60x60/035334bc1cd37a0ea1924fb3028f301f/gettyimages-1066022266.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 db572138-8ed3-4e4d-a08a-e7bca5ffb3eb /news/abbott-world-marathon-majors-duo-team-cerebral-palsy/ Michael Sayih and Max Fink have finished the Chicago, New York, Boston, London and Berlin marathons together. They hope to complete the Tokyo Marathon this year. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:28:44 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/21/e5137aa3-da31-49de-bf9f-6dbeb5f70570/thumbnail/60x60/7ec0d6dcf36957e8cc59753e4792039c/img-8797.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 943c241c-95a3-44a7-ac8a-fa7479ba2fd6 /video/they-grew-up-on-the-same-block-then-hinge-reconnected-them-years-later/ Claire Friel and Christian Hurley crossed paths when they were just kids. A Hinge swipe, years later in a new city, brought them together. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:31:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/14/cfff6848-6bf2-44ef-a21b-834d6cce2b49/thumbnail/60x60/9b4d6d13d223f048fb68b38a81abe9fa/hinge-story-thumb.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 3f89fdf6-b938-447c-9016-e8c6ef0e2aaa /news/good-things-that-happened-in-2024/ 2024 was filled with breaking political news, international and domestic conflicts and world-changing events � but there was also heartwarming and good news. Here are the top 10 uplifting news stories of 2024. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/12/10/718b6679-497a-4807-8c98-31e5bbedd577/thumbnail/60x60/e95790bded01e6455f67d9699baeaaa3/screenshot-2024-12-10-at-4-30-55-pm.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 ffe0a6c5-8d75-4f29-8124-4dadcf658048 /news/jimmy-carter-habitat-for-humanity-history-the-carter-work-project/ In 2019, Carter showed up to a build in Nashville, one day after he fell and received 14 stitches. His commitment to the organization goes back to the 1980s. Sun, 29 Dec 2024 17:11:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/02/28/f5351f53-b791-46ca-a3ce-0d250bf5925d/thumbnail/60x60/39c9db9e868ac8e809e04987b098d955/gettyimages-1247343857.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 20e336b6-af8a-44df-a3c7-1e9da8c966a1 /news/combating-parkinsons-disease-with-rock-climbing/ There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy � rock climbing � is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition. Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:51:24 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/16/a66503e2-5441-44c9-9e9b-fa6533bc08cd/thumbnail/60x60/e342b3953836b8c02d875af4ac60cab9/jon-lessin-climbing-2-1280.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 4e096890-e76b-4581-a0a2-63152ac9064a /news/hurricane-helene-asheville-north-carolina-photos-instagram/ After Hurricane Helene, Taylor Schenker found herself with about 200 family photos that didn't belong to her. Now, she's hoping to reunite them with the people they belong to. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:50:32 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/12/c08ee91b-03c2-46c7-a3fa-49e48f388e01/thumbnail/60x60/98d6c915d7750b11240f809fd8a5d980/screenshot-2024-11-12-at-4-03-47-pm.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 abcdc5fa-c950-42f5-a595-09169d712c1b /video/non-profit-builds-playground-for-young-cancer-survivor/ After 8-year-old Christian Herrera's cancer diagnosis limited his time outside, volunteers from the nonprofit Roc-Solid built a backyard playground just for him. Now, Christian and his family volunteer to help other kids battling cancer. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:50:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/07/32b69890-9f87-44b4-b69b-3c4a6966a9c3/thumbnail/60x60/bc2960148f7e5ccd43b2b086bb8ba89d/117-cmoplus-uplift.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 6968bd16-5a7e-48fb-a7ef-18886d5afdea /news/peyton-manning-jeff-johnny-agar-father-son-cerebral-palsy-ironman-world-championship/ Jeff and Johnny Agar have overcome the odds and redefined what it means to be champions. One of their dreams is now coming true. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:38:53 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/06/16/b0ad818b-ca3a-4acd-a7ea-4cd749a32f10/thumbnail/60x60/49bde123367603332778c793960f077e/0616-sarah-fathersonfampic.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 d1ad3a18-79a0-4714-ba88-596cbf8fafce /news/rosie-the-riveter-jennifer-mcmullen-100-centenarian/ The "Rosies" were women recruited by U.S. defense manufacturers during WWII to help build tanks, ships and planes. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:28:08 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/24/7907f5aa-52a2-448b-a75a-2e54f0290d0d/thumbnail/60x60/3b920d98e84141dfc11ae7cd7a069089/gettyimages-640971179.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 b6e7631e-7239-4d24-82d0-6fd93f7c783f /video/dancing-crossing-guard-brings-rhythm-to-the-streets-of-brooklyn/ For more than a decade, Brooklyn's beloved crossing guard "Star" has been directing traffic with style. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:54:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/11/e9773088-3621-48cc-b5aa-66d73e2843d2/thumbnail/60x60/ab1c335eabee55c590897bd99ec6fba1/1011-cmoplus-theupliftdancingcrossingguard.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 8111a1fc-f91f-44cc-96fb-599fdad218af /news/sawyer-mccarthy-blind-teen-sings-south-carolina/ In April, Sawyer McCarthy sang the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game, reaching millions of viewers � not only in America but around the world. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:30:18 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/06/e067df69-2392-45e8-96eb-466a3b48fc96/thumbnail/60x60/dd41e0c7317ae1e9427fa7a2bdb6f5cb/sequence-01-00-00-00-00-still001.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 dce53d61-82fd-4561-a305-0e751913bd35 /video/sawyer-mccarthy-south-carolina-teen-viral-singing/ This 13-year-old went viral for his rendition of the national anthem, with his voice � and story � gaining widespread attention. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:12:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/18/d2a56a8c-7e43-4bc5-8492-3a210ce607ee/thumbnail/60x60/05b2b083f7f1eae6f6e2a551ad807bc6/sequence-01-00-00-00-00-still001.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 c997824a-5688-4b15-8b28-fcc52cc6d082 /news/london-hedge-hero-carves-bushes-into-art-to-honor-wife-who-died-of-cancer/ When Tim Bushe looks at a hedge, he sees "the shape within" the shrubbery - and then he teases it out with his trimmer to honor his late wife. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:44:05 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/15/28fad4bc-ebdd-489f-b5dc-3baf8235d4bc/thumbnail/60x60/c169377068cd4511be2628a957026eba/london-hedge-cat.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 036bd795-0343-456a-9744-d7c9329ffc23 /news/mason-branstrator-paralyzed-grandmas-marathon-instagram-inspiring-adaptive-sports-disabilities/ Mason Branstrator has always been an athlete, but three years ago, he was paralyzed in a skiing accident. It hasn't stopped him from playing sports. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:32:48 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/02/3b051eac-895d-493d-9d08-c0939866171e/thumbnail/60x60/ab7bbe72f1aaeacdfa3b074546fda874/snapinsta-app-448935204-18352942000111242-7624771466134694922-n-1080.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 38340177-2e01-4172-9621-74e8c84b71f5 /news/mila-hellfyre-nick-alicea-trans-college-student-homeless-puerto-rico-lgbtq-advocacy/ As a trans teen growing up in Puerto Rico, Mila Hellfyre struggled to get support from her family, but she found family � and her partner Nick Alicea � through advocacy. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:43:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/26/a8661f8b-fb84-4fdb-86d2-462b13a13334/thumbnail/60x60/f2c88d80c034ecd4e09d26c49db385cf/snapinsta-app-447898788-18440548372032805-8356833210064836941-n-1024.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 2f8a08f9-9716-4071-9caa-85f5ecec07ae /video/couple-recreating-taylor-swift-album-covers-give-back/ These Swifties went viral for recreating Taylor Swift's album covers. Now they're using their love for the pop star to give back. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:28:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/22/9af9b365-a1be-42b0-9721-0f27244c7acc/thumbnail/60x60/62425013b7d641c085cfe351305e4e67/untitled-2-4.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 3bfd972f-2688-4ea1-8d51-5681ff3f911a /news/charlie-bird-ryan-clifford-utah-taylor-swift-swifties/ With Charlie Bird as the ultimate Swiftie and his husband Ryan Clifford's signature blonde locks, they are the perfect Taylor Swift content creators. And they've found a way to use their fandom to give back to others. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/22/4423cdb8-343e-42c4-8a53-81ae48109d7d/thumbnail/60x60/e10d21929f61aa4e2b047c4b9ec1198b/untitled-3-2.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 797f2d15-a077-4a05-a6a9-0c3e67a4dc37 /news/connecticut-sun-dewanna-bonner-alyssa-thomas-love-story-olympics-all-stars/ Their WNBA team calls them "the parents" because DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas are not only teammates on the Connecticut Sun � they're getting married. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:41:01 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/24/b8899eb8-fe83-49a5-8625-859382934438/thumbnail/60x60/614ae267381f89c29caf76886fc1648b/screenshot-2024-06-24-at-11-09-11-am.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 372f4751-ab42-4166-9465-4073a80f3bb0 /news/drive-thru-food-pantry-provides-food-thousands-southern-california-santa-ana/ Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow. Sat, 04 May 2024 14:06:59 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/04/175d5592-b1e3-4e12-90dd-5238a8ea6a93/thumbnail/60x60/93bf4d5d83727219fdc286f3e4623231/screen-shot-2024-05-03-at-8-53-49-pm.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 f794bfef-ed9a-450a-8b3c-5b5194f708c7 /video/drive-thru-food-pantry-feeds-thousands-in-california-food-desert/ Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow, bringing on new volunteers, partnering with food banks, companies and farms, and hosting special toy and clothing drives. Sat, 04 May 2024 07:23:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/04/7241dc53-b56b-4a36-96e5-3120e1cf1e4e/thumbnail/60x60/bd3f3014d0c490de862f227cc6e59045/food-drive-thumb.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 358e30ee-f386-4ffb-90b8-a1f1804ba16e /news/ed-dwight-black-astronaut-space-blue-orgin-civilian-flight-jeff-bezos/ In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:12:44 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/11/05/d938e2e2-a01c-4280-95c4-beb2680cbf62/thumbnail/60x60/09ea438292ed830d90c468971c7707b2/ed-dwight-raw-sy-01-concatenated-152801-frame-11795.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 4c12bae3-fcd8-4096-8dad-50cd01ed6d9d /news/billy-keenan-steven-mcdonald-paralyzed-new-york/ At his lowest moment, U.S. Army veteran and former teacher Billy Keenan found strength in his faith as he was reminded of his own resilience. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:05:49 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/29/a3b392d8-ddee-4d34-8415-919780d5d743/thumbnail/60x60/68589890d5cfa00de185f5c73ab4d302/billy-keenan-cropped-2.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 d62fc64b-496f-47f1-978f-5aac339bbbfe /news/so-much-to-give-cafe-employ-people-disabilities-autism-maureen-stanko-son-cedars-pennsylvania/ The So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe in Cedars, Pennsylvania employs 63 people � 80% have a disability. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:02:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/22/6c3f0353-9ac1-4dff-93fe-d096d2b57215/thumbnail/60x60/4a91543eb8dc0277f58cc29d92b66d18/so-much-to-give-thumb.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 2c282a96-4743-45f6-8eaf-ab8699e7f0b8 /news/taylor-swift-swiftie-album-covers-charlie-bird/ Charlie Bird � the "major Swiftie" of the two � had the idea after the singer announced her new album "The Tortured Poets Department" at the Grammys. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:14:02 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/18/696ce453-bc7f-4b88-9c2d-ea07eed38028/thumbnail/60x60/2908a47e5b9d3aefc1f0c702ed2580e0/untitled-3.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 6565ce8e-d465-44c8-a918-5c060b4d4aa9 /news/russ-cook-africa-run-hardest-geezer-epic-quest-for-charity/ Russ Cook says the scariest part of his run through Africa was "on the back of a motorbike, thinking I was about to die." Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:13:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/08/8ece4225-b1c4-4361-9754-f9e3a11a3830/thumbnail/60x60/1b757a46a286756af35e0b5baac4abb7/russ-cook-africa-run-2139228658.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 125e1d86-18f8-4c9d-8189-14d6db84a840 /news/guardian-angel-drives-strangers-in-need/ Lyn Story is a retiree whose mission is to be the "bad weather friend," someone who is there for you in a time of need. David Begnaud shows how her huge heart led to life-changing friendships. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:59:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/01/586c8d67-b8a4-4b4c-87a1-551763afea36/thumbnail/60x60/8283707d74abe2ecf81fecf372513700/apryl-and-lyn.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 a1115a03-7980-44ff-9a6c-cfeeec9add2a /news/nba-star-mikal-bridges-brooklyn-nets-teacher-for-a-day/ For most basketball players, making it to the NBA is the ultimate dream. But Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges has another dream, too. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:44:43 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/22/687403fd-16bd-4dac-ab12-da0c7b2cfdeb/thumbnail/60x60/95124087461986d21cfaf8f288add009/mikal-thumbnail.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 38643bff-b4f4-4c7a-8b70-00cfece62cf0 /video/mom-has-a-special-technique-to-find-out-sons-inner-feelings/ To find out about her young son Keegan's innermost feelings, this mom asked him to finish sentences that she started. These were his touching responses. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:10:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/15/b359fd69-c2fe-4eec-8cd0-39c59fda006b/thumbnail/60x60/c5a91e4af79e0306f22cd1fbacab5524/0315-uplift.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 07b1aa54-ce56-4617-8e88-6b9bfb9869bf /news/kansas-city-chiefs-buffalo-bills-fans-oishei-childrens-hospital/ Many of the donations came in troves of $13 � the same amount of seconds it took star quarterback Patrick Mahomes to turn the tide of the game. 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