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US Marine Helps Disabled Runner Finish Triathlon Ben Baltz was already an accomplished athlete who had overcome his disabilities in his own rights. But on one day where his prosthetic leg failed him in the middle of a race, he had a big fan come to his aid. Opposing Basketball Team Saves Athlete in Cardiac Distress Though on opposite teams, these two now share an unbreakable bond. As one fell on the court suffering from a heart attack, the other (a trained life guard) took action and saved his life. Couple Takes Time Out to Save a Saw Shark Thinking it was dead at first this couple noticed a saw shark entangled in a net. Thankfully they stopped, cut it free, and released it back into the water. The Only Dad He's Ever Known Being a step parent is a vitally important role. Dad is a title reserved for men who deeply care for their kids, not just someone who participated in the conception. Financially Strapped Family Gets A Surprise On a particularly cold day, their furnace went out an...

 Parenting any child comes with challenges in this crazy world with all its potential pitfalls. But add to the mix attempting to give your son or daughter all the same advantages as everyone else when a disability is part of the equation. Suddenly things that most take for granted, like holding cards during an UNO game, can seem like monumental problems if that disability means missing most of your fingers. Enter Luke Dennison, an 8 year old with parents that were determined to even the playing field. They initially did what most would do, turning to doctors and companies who make it their business to create and fit prosthetics to each unique patient. Sadly for Luke, he never could adapt to the conventional options. While they could increase some functionality there always seemed to be something missing. Luke demonstrating one of his hand attachments Luke's dad Gregg decided to think outside of the box. He soon began learning and experimenting with the world of 3D printing. Before ...