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If it seems impossible…
…how do you push forward against such odds?
It was time to put a spotlight on the good in humanity; to get beyond the constant barrage of negative and bad news, and showcase the awesomeness of the people who passionately care about thy fellow man. Our mission in life should be to celebrate people, to lift them up, not tear them down. Our goal should be to help a fellow brother or sister when in need, and not always expect something back in return. Welcome to the BRINK OF GREATNESS friends!
The Brink of Greatness Wall of Fame Stories That Inspire
Every young girl and boy have been asked the question; 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' For boys, it was an athlete, astronaut, doctor,…
It should have been a happy time, fresh off her retirement, Ria had set off across the country to visit her sister in Johannesburg, South Africa. As they…
Janelle had not a clue that when she contacted her friend at a local homeless shelter for her own daughter⏤who needed service hours for school⏤that it would turn…
A high achiever at school, Jessica’s life completely changed at the end of 2005, when she caught a virus that her body just couldn’t get over. She tried…
Emily Kustka found joy differently than most nine year olds. She enjoyed going with Grandma Kathy to help feed the homeless. She loved the feeling she got in…
The scene has become all to familiar. Another mass shooting on the grounds of a college campus. This time it was the University of North Carolina in Charlotte.…
“Once day I saw an elderly man cutting grass and something just hit me. God was talking to me (saying)⏤‘Do something about it.’” It was that one split…
“My daughter has not seen her biological dad since she was 4. She’s 11 now. When she was 2 he contacted me and asked if I would allow…
Caroline was not the first person to find herself in a good job with all the security, money and niceties that a good corporate job provides. She was…
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Addiction comes in all forms. Psychology Today, defines it as a condition in which a person engages in the use of a substance or in a behavior for…
"Growing up, I was always told that I would end up pregnant, that I would never be anything, that I would end up in jail, that I would…
This story starts at a doorstep back in 1991 in the country of Romania. Baby Hannah was left hours after birth, umbilical cord still attached to her tiny…
Seconds can make the difference between life and death.Being in the wrong place at the wrong time can change the outcome as well.Having trained personnel with the proper…
Considering the number of children that have no parents, and no real home, adoption makes perfect sense. But, what is the perfect age child that you should adopt?…
"When I stood on the starting line at the Boston Marathon two runners down from Alberto Salazar (then the world record holder) and Bill Rodgers (four-time winner at…
Seventeen years ago, Greg Buzek was working as a Product Development Manager making anti-theft devices. They were the type of devices designed to deactivate if merchandise left a…
Jake Clark enlisted in the Army at 17 years old; he served five years and then went onto become a Los Angeles Police Officer and FBI Agent. He…
Homelessness is a worldwide problem, a national disaster, and a drain on local communities. Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a…
"Finally, I met a guy who wanted to get to know me as a friend. He wasn't hitting on me, he didn't need money, he was completely self-sufficient.…
Kathy & Roger Flynn were so excited at the birth of their first child,their beautiful daughter Ansley Sara Flynn. "Shortly after this joyous occasion we were suddenly approached by…
“I want to be a flight attendant,” says 17-year-old Shantell “Shannie” Pooser who is diagnosed with Down Syndrome, and has severe health problems. The trifecta, in a parent’s…
It was a glorious moment as her smile lit up the room. The big room that is, the one known as 'The People's House'. It was a moment…
Life can change in the blink of a moment, and when you least expect it. Sometimes it is an ordinary everyday event that goes bad. Fact is, many…
What's your best memory when you were 10 years old? Let me rephrase that. What is the memory that stuck with you the most from when you were…
“I used to walk to work every day in Crystal City,” Snyder says of the area in Northern Virginia near the Pentagon. Each day, she encountered veterans like…
“I was going to redefine what was possible, I was no longer going to be defined as the burn kid,” Shay Eskew explained. The story begins on October…
How do you unsee what you've seen? Impossible really. The lasting impact of war on our veterans has a traumatic affect on every aspect of their lives; for the…
You can't always explain how miracles happen. You just have to believe in them. Gena and Scott Doss were praying for such a miracle for their daughter, Roxli…
She is full of energy, sharp, organized; she manages the teams, writes the grants, plans the cleanup, does the research. He is a bit quiet, unless he has…
“When you want to do something, you do it,” says 9-year-old Ricky Rodriguez who is diagnosed with Autism. Even when their son Ricky was diagnosed with Autism, Guillermo…
“If you want true joy, you’ve got to stop looking at yourself,” says Luke Mickelson. Mickelson knew something was missing in his life. It was time to get off…
"It's like you getting to your destination and your legs are missing or your legs are broken or injured and you can't get around," say Larry Dodson. Larry…
At the time, it seemed a pretty lofty goal; to climb out of the hospital bed and crawl eight feet to the bathroom. A simple task by most standards,…