While fighting her second bout of brain cancer, Southfield teen raises money for other sick kids

Despite beating cancer as a kid, Emily Grombala finds herself still fighting the disease years later. That hasn't stopped her from working to help other charities who assist kids going through similar struggles. Together, her and her friend collected 21,000 returnable cans - leading to a big check donated to Wish Upon a Teen

SnoBiz Detroit Hawaiian Shaved Ice serves VA hospital workers for free thanks to donation

Plans for a brick and mortar store are on hold for now, so she was grateful to have a mystery donor pay for her to deliver this special treat - for free - to these frontline workers.

Paralyzed man's foundation which helps him and others, extends bottle and can donation drive

Clayborn is the head of The Drew Crew. In early June, we told you about their annual golf outing being cancelled due to COVID-19. That meant losing about $40,000 that normally benefits people living with paralysis. 

Alternative Baseball for those with autism is coming to Wayne County looking for players, volunteers for 2021

"It just takes one opportunity and one chance to show what we can do - and all they have to do is encourage us to be the best we can be, and that's what we do for our players," he said.

From wiggling his toe to moving his arms, one Woodhaven swimmer's long road to beating paralysis

Cooper Eckert was paralyzed from the chest down after jumping into his family's pool last May. Since then, he's worked every day to regain mobility in his body. With some success, Cooper is striving to be back in the water come next fall.

Farmington Hills girl reviews books that include children of color for online blog

Elena is a book critic and at 11 years old, she has been offering her opinion on literature for two years now. Her friend's mom, who is an author, planted a seed.

Detroit athlete donating high school grad money to sports academy that helped shape his life

A Detroit high school graduate is paying it forward by donating the money he gets from his open house graduation celebration to Sound Mind Sound Body, a sports academy that he says helped shape his life.

Crafty 9-year-old Oakland Twp girl makes and gifts PPE masks that are a hit

The 9-year-old from Oakland Township overheard her parents talking about a mask shortage at nearby hospitals during this pandemic. Michaela - quickly got to work.

Father and son celebrate 10 year organ donation anniversary

"It was without hesitation that I would donate the kidney to him, this was the man who gave me life," said Branden Robinson.

Shane Tinsley is first African-American Salutatorian at Belleville High School

His achievement comes as calls for justice and equality come after several African-Americans, primarily black men, are falling victim to police misconduct.

A special boy receives his Make A Wish with custom camper

It should be a summer full of fun for Christopher and his family thanks to Make A Wish Foundation and General RV Center.

Meet the Mack brothers: Teens succeeding in business, music and championing social justice

If Undra Mack sounds like a businessman. He is. He's 14 and his brother Austin, is 13. They started their own lawn care company before they were even in the double digits.