1. Blind man gets a 'tooth-in-eye' surgery and is now able to see for the first time in 20 years.
Then Brent met Dr. Greg Moloney, an ophthalmologist in Vancouver, who suggested a 1960s-developed procedure, 'tooth-in-eye,' where Brent's tooth would be pulled, flattened, and a small hole drilled in the center to fill with a prosthetic lens. The tooth would then be placed at the front of his eye, allowing him to see through the new lens. The procedure is performed as it decreases the chances that the body will perceive the object as foreign, as Brent explained to Today.com.
Brent woke up from the surgery with positive results. "I feel fantastic. Vision comes back and it's a whole new world," he told WABC.
2. This 13-year-old boy is the first patient to beat deadly brain cancer, offering hope to families worldwide.
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Lucas Jemeljanova, a 13-year-old boy from Belgium, has made medical history by becoming the first patient to beat one of the deadliest brain cancers - diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).
Lucas was first diagnosed at the age of six and was told by doctors that it was “very unlikely” he would live much longer. Against all odds, he was randomly selected to take part in a medication trial for everolimus, a chemotherapy drug, and the results were astonishing.
“The tumor had completely disappeared,” said Dr. Grill, head of the Brain Tumor Program. Following Lucas’ success, the treatment was given to seven other children, who also showed the same positive results.
For the first time in history, Lucas’ case has given real hope to families of children diagnosed with DIPG, a cancer once considered untreatable.
3. Man dresses as his dog to spread goodwill in his neighborhood.
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An Oshawa man, Rich Luchford, is gaining popularity for dressing up as his dachshund while walking his dachshund, a practice he started to inspire goodwill in his neighborhood and which has now turned into a side hustle.
Rich found the inflatable suit on Amazon and began wearing it with the simple idea of spreading joy through its floppy, flapping ears.
The idea worked. Neighbors stop to talk to him, take pictures, and pet his dog. His efforts even caught the attention of the town’s mayor, who invited him to receive a “Certificate of Joy” for bringing laughter and happiness to the community.
“It’s about the purpose of giving people something to smile about,” said the mayor. “He left our town hall and everyone was laughing about it.”
Rich reminded us that life's sweetest moments can happened anytime and anywhere, for others and ourselves. So keep your eyes open, you may find goodness waiting right in-front of you. It also tells us that there are strangers in the world who do care. Rich himself is a walking proof, right in the neighbourhood.
4. Pregnant woman saves husband from choking by performing Heimlich maneuver.
Dan Matthews, a soon-to-be father, was eating a mozzarella stick on top of his chili cheese dog when the food suddenly got stuck in his throat. His pregnant wife, Samantha, quickly noticed he was choking as he bent over the trash can, unable to breathe.
That’s when Samantha realized she had to perform the Heimlich maneuver. But being six months pregnant posed a challenge, her belly got in the way.
“I have to think, how do I do this? Also, I’m pregnant, so I try to do it and then realize I have to turn sideways ’cause my belly’s in the way,” she explained.
Ultimately, she turned her body to the side and successfully helped Dan breathe again, all while protecting her baby.
Dan recovered and was able to breathe again, and the internet praised Samantha for her quick thinking and bravery. Many people also noted the moment was educational, showing how a pregnant woman can adapt the Heimlich maneuver without letting her belly get in the way.
Women in our society can be extremely brave when protecting their family and children. This Spanish statue helps deconstruct the prejudices and stereotypes against a mother carrying all the weight on her shoulders.
5. Man develops 'shoes that grow' after noticing children living in poverty, having to cut open the front of their shoes to let toes stick out.
In 2007, Kenton Lee visited Kenya, where he volunteered at an orphanage. One day, while walking with children to church, he noticed how small their shoes were and how they had to cut open the front to let their toes stick out. That moment inspired him to develop The Shoe That Grows.
The first prototype was a batch of 3,000 pairs, which were manufactured and distributed. His invention quickly gained national recognition. Since then, Kenton has managed to sell and distribute more than 350,000 pairs across 100 countries worldwide, proving that poverty is a problem that can be tackled together.
A 19-year-old who had lost all hopes, finds family with the support of a case worker.