Hundreds of people named “Ryan” got together in New York this weekend for an event called Rytoberfest.  They didn’t break the record for most people with the same name gathered in one spot.  But they did raise a bunch for charity.  The Ryan Callahan Foundation supports families of pediatric cancer patients.  

Not all heroes wear capes, and kids know it too.  A new poll asked kids 11 and under what it means to be a “hero.”  The top attributes they mentioned included bravery, kindness, and helping others.  39% associate the word “hero” with a parent.  24% said the same about teachers.  

A 13-year-old kid in Kansas mowed lawns all summer to save up and buy a dirt bike.  Then it turned out the bike he bought was STOLEN.  So he had to give it back and was out all that money.  But there’s a happy ending. The guy the bike belonged to started a GoFundMe to get him an even better dirt bike.  People online have donated almost $5,000 to help him…