Soccer lover's fundraising trek ends in tragedy
A Seattle man who felt “destined” to go on a 10,000-mile fundraising journey to soccer’s World Cup in Brazil, dribbling a soccer ball along the way, has died just two weeks into his journey. Full story
Crowdfunding raises $2 million for Boston victims
Six days after the Boston bombings, crowdfunding websites that raise money for medical tragedies from car crashes to cancer say they’ve received more than 23,000 pledges promising more than $2 million for the victims and families of the marathon attack.
Violinist's after-school program brings hope to kids
Some mornings, beneath the streets of Boston, David France plays his violin for the passers-by who fill the subway corridor. He uses this money to fund Revolution of Hope, an after-school orchestra he started a few months ago in the disenfranchised community of Roxbury.
Boston bombing aftermath: How you can help
Since Monday, both traditional and new organizations have offered help and support to those hurt physically and emotionally by the deadly blasts at the Boston Marathon. Here's how you can help.
Full-face transplant recipient marries burn patient
The North Texas man who was the first American to receive a full face transplant has married another burn patient he met at a support group.