Dick Hoyt was an iconic participant of the Boston Marathon famous for running the race for decades with his son with disabilities, Rick.

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During the coronavirus pandemic, Sofia Moncayo has been able to feed thousands in need through a food distribution program. She always leads her team in prayer. The initiative, taking place at Mosaic West Queens Church in the Sunnyside neighborhood, began in March. Moncayo started to take over the program the following month as it began…

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The longtime Arizona Department of Public Safety officer who co-founded the Make-A-Wish Foundation passed away at his home in Prescott, Arizona. The cause was esophageal cancer. The Make-A-Wish Foundation, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, helps fulfill the wishes of children with critical illnesses. Started in 1980, the organization can trace its roots back to a 7-year-old…

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If the women’s rights movement had a theme song, surely it would be the vocals of Helen Reddy. Helen Reddy was an Australian-American singer, actress, and activist who will always be remembered for being a champion for women’s rights. Her hit song “I am Woman” over time would become the anthem for women’s rights globally,…

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