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How a woman’s dream of motherhood came true, thanks to her sister

TODAY's "Everyone Has a Story" series spotlights Sloan O'Dell Mayer and her husband, Nathan, who had difficulties when trying to fulfill their dream of having...

How one little boy with quadriplegia saw his simple Christmas wish come true

All Andrew Little wanted was holiday cards, and strangers from across the country made that wish come true in a huge way.

Watch the kindest moments of 2016 and #ShareKindness

There was a lot of kindness to go around in 2016. These are some of the moments you liked and shared the most on Facebook. Grab a box of tissues and continue...

Angels on earth: Amazing stories of people helping each other

Laura Schroff is co-author of "Angels on Earth," which features inspiring true stories of connections that changed lives. Psychologist Dr. Dale Atkins joins...

Old Dog Haven rescues homeless senior dogs — and covers their vet bills for life

Many animal lovers want to help older shelter pets but worry about big veterinary bills. Old Dog Haven finds ways to solve for that.

Boy with cancer raises money with hot cocoa stand to help other kids with cancer

As he fights a battle with cancer, one 6-year-old boy is concerned with helping other children, so he started a hot cocoa stand.

Couple gets nearly 400 mysterious letters to Santa — and fulfills them

They have no idea why they receive letters addressed to Santa every year, but this couple finds a way to fulfill every one.

Teens work together to buy new sneakers for classmate with special needs

When they saw a friend wearing shoes that were too small, a group of high school students banded together to give the teen some new ones.

Baton Rouge flood victims moved to tears after ultimate Christmas surprise

After the Louisiana floods, five food bank employees were given a holiday gift they'll never forget (By TODAY with our sponsor Walmart).

Kate Beckinsale, Michael Sheen share the sweetest proud parent moment

It's the latest from friendly exes Kate Beckinsale and Michael Sheen, who often share sentimental and silly family photos on social media.

At this special ranch, veterans find hope, healing after wounds of war

At his Florida ranch, decorated veteran Tice Ridley welcomes fellow veterans with PTSD in need of friendship, fun and supportive services.

Operation Santa Claus gives magical experience to 4,000 kids with special needs

A hangar at Delta's terminal transformed into the "North Pole" so children with special needs could have their dream of meeting Santa come true.

9 ways Lady Gaga's and Gabby Douglas' moms raised kind kids

Cynthia Germanotta, Lady Gaga's mom, and Natalie Hawkins, Gabby Douglas' mom, have successfully navigated a sometimes-mean world while keeping their kids focused...

How one family's love transformed the life of this starving, neglected boy

"Everyone deserves a family. No one should be written off if they have special needs, just because it's going to be hard."

Make Ina Garten's skillet-roasted lemon chicken and roasted broccolini dinner

Easy, healthy and impressive. Ina Garten might just have nailed the perfect weeknight dinner with her roast chicken and broccolini recipes.

This is the moment one dad realized he was raising his sons to be good people

Daniel Medina and his sons had just left the mall when they spotted a man shoveling snow from his wheelchair.

See how one boy’s visit to a mosque inspired him to use his Christmas list for good

Two families from different backgrounds came together to prove that generosity is really what the holiday season is all about.

Son of the Year? His sweet tweets about mom's knitting made her a viral star

With a simple tweet that went viral, a British man helped his mother make her handcraft knitting business an internet success.

'Truly grateful': Strangers linked forever by life-saving gift

"You don't have to give up anything to donate": An ordinary cotton swab can help save a person's life.

Volunteers decorate home of family that adopts 'hospice babies'

"Day to day, I can get so weary trying to keep up. They came in and brought with them what I consider the truer meaning of Christmas."

2 amazing dinners under $20: Chicken schnitzel and root vegetable tacos

By TODAY with our sponsor Walmart: Serve four people for $20 with Spicy Chicken Schnitzel with Apple, Pear and Brussels Sprouts Slaw and Roasted Winter Veggie...

Born to be fed: Women bikers deliver breast milk to infants in need

A women's motorcycle club has become a breast-milk bank's go-to courier for rushing milk to premature and sick babies in New York City.

Parents say good grades trump kindness... at least that's what kids think

A study looked at whether parents value acts of kindness or achievements by their children more. The answer might surprise you.

Slain officer's son hugs precious gift: Teddy bears made from dad's uniform

He lost his father in the line of duty, but two very special teddy bears will help this 2-year-old boy keep a piece of his dad always.

Watch: Military mom teams up with Santa for sweet homecoming surprise

When this mom came home after 11 months of military duty, she found a way to surprise her son... with a little help from Santa.

Lady Gaga shares kindness and powerful message on visit with LGBT teens

On a surprise visit to a homeless shelter for LGBT youth, the star shared how kindness has helped her through a struggle with PTSD.

'SNL's' Vanessa Bayer reveals teen cancer battle: 'The reason I went into comedy'

"Saturday Night Live" star Vanessa Bayer had leukemia when she was a teenager. But she remained upbeat, thanks to her friends and family.

This mom has cared for 23 babies in 5 years: See why she does it

As an interim caregiver, mom-of-three Ann Lapin nurtures infants when their parents are unable to.

Touching video shows what happens when kids choose between gifts and giving

In an emotional video, kids from low-income backgrounds are given the choice between getting a gift, or giving one to their parents.

They started to #ShareKindness at age 4; see what these teens are up to now

After getting turned down from volunteering at a soup kitchen because of their age, twins Max and Jake Klein, 14, started their own charity.

George H.W. Bush shares heartwarming update on young friend battling leukemia

Three years after shaving his head in solidarity with a boy battling leukemia, former President George H.W. Bush shared some very good news.

Bullied for epilepsy, she became a pageant queen... with a faithful friend

Teased by her classmates because she has epilepsy, this 14-year-old pageant queen is working to educate others about the condition.

This school bus driver took the time to write the sweetest note home to parents

School bus driver Cindy Clausen wrote to the parents of two riders last week to tell them "how beautiful your children are, inside and out!"

Watch this veteran battle severe stutter by reading to his daughter

Army veteran Lance Lambert, who stutters, revealed his everyday struggle in a viral video of him reading a children's book to his daughter.

'I wasn't ready': Mom of preemie born 4 months early shares emotional journey

Having a preemie plunges parents into an unknown world. One NICU mom shares her journey through pain, trauma, uncertainty and, also, hope.

See how this mom is helping clothe NICU preemies, one stitch at a time

One mom's mission to make custom, easy to wear outfits for premature babies has taken off in a big way.

'I wanted to help': Girl collects thousands of crayons for pediatric hospital

She's collected more than 13,000 boxes of crayons for children in pediatric hospitals, but Ella Tryon isn't stopping there.

When she saw the new kid eating lunch alone, she got creative to make friends

Amanda Moore noticed new student Rafael Anaya struggled to make friends, so she wrote the Spanish speaker a note using a translation app.

Teen honors late friend by collecting 10,500 teddy bears — here's why

Aidan Jackson, 14, decided to turn a tragic loss into an empowering movement to help others.