Updated: 6:52 PM EDT May 1, 2021 Volunteers with two organizations came together Saturday to build a playground as a surprise for a nearly 2-year-old boy with kidney cancer.Mickey Truck Bodies and Roc Solid Foundation worked together to build a new swing set in Luca s backyard as a way to bring him smiles as he goes through his treatments. The High Point family found out their son had a Wilm s tumor when his doctor felt a lump during a normal checkup. They then found out the result at Brenner Children s Hospital.Roc Solid Foundation is a nonprofit that builds hope for kids fighting cancer. They re best known for donating ready bags to hospitals filled with things people may need when coming for unexpected hospital visits. They also build playsets for children who are going through treatments.The group joined up with local nonprofit Mickey Truck Bodies to build Luca s play set when he wasn t home and surprised him. Tears flowed as Luca s smile grew wide and he climbed all
This 81-year-old nursing assistant was recognized for perfect attendance during 2020 Share Updated: 5:51 AM EST Jan 23, 2021 Audrey Biesk Share Updated: 5:51 AM EST Jan 23, 2021
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Show Transcript WE ARE BACK WITH A 12 INSPIRE STORY. WE ARE HEARING FROM A WOMAN RECOGNIZED FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE. AUDREY SPOKE WITH THE WOMAN WHO OFFERED WORDS OF WISDOM FOR ALL OF US. THERE IS ALWAYS A FIRST FOR EVERYTHING. DO YOU BELIEVE STAYING BUSY AND WORKING EVERY DAY KIND OF KEEPS YOU GOING? YES, MA A TANIA YOPP KNOWN AS GRANDMA WORKS FULL-TIME 10-HOUR SHIFTS AND VOLUNTEERS ON WEEKENDS, NEVER MISSING A SHIFT IN ALL OF 2020. WHEN THEY PRESENTED ME WITH THAT PLAQUE THAT SURPRISED ME. IT REALLY DID. AND I WANT TO SHOW THE EXCUSE ME. DON T APOLOGIZE. YOU ARE JUST SHARING YOUR HEART WITH ME. IF MORE PEOPLE WOULD TAKE A LOOK AROUND AND SEE OTHERS IN NE I M GOING TO WIPE MY EYE IF THEY WOULD LOOK MORE AT OTHERS IN NEED, MAYB