April 30 is National Therapy Animal Day and in Hawaii a certified therapy dog is making people smile all over Hawaii. She’s a Bernedoodle that works with Hawaii Life Flight.  She regularly visits medical crews across the islands, providing emotional support during their high-pressure jobs. Her handlers say the dog’s presence reminds first responders they’re not alone.  

Some very brave and quick-thinking middle school students in Mississippi stopped a school bus from crashing after the driver blacked out on a busy highway last week. Two sixth graders jumped into action to steer and park the bus safely. And some students called 911, while others gave the bus driver medication.  Police say the students’ calm, courageous actions saved lives.

A 9-year-old girl named Hayden Stine found new confidence after meeting pro soccer player Carson Pickett, who shares the same limb difference.  Hayden was born without most of her right arm. And Carson was born without most of her left. Here’s what Hayden said, “I want to be a professional soccer player when I grow up . . . And she was able to do that.  And it really fills me with hope…