Estella, the Guinea Pig has had a very traumatic life. 2 years ago she and her friend Pip were abandoned by her owners; injured and left on the side of the road in Stockholm, CA. It was soon discovered that Estella was paralyzed....

How to deal with Suicide... Shane Boylan was just 10-years-old when his father took his life, ending his battle with depression and alcoholism in January 2016. In his wake, he left behind a devastated family. His wife Aanika...

When you see someone follow their calling in life, it's a remarkable sight. As a child, Debbie Martin grew up in a rough neighborhood, wishing she could help those who needed it. She followed that desire to a customer service career at...

The dogs of the K9th Circuit Program are the ultimate therapy dogs for kids in courtrooms. In 2014, Orlando, Florida created a community outreach program called Companions for Courage where dogs provide a sense of secruity to...

The Women Survivors Alliance finds a place where all women cancer survivors need to be!



For the past 4 years, SURVIVORville in Nashville, TN has given hope and inspiration to more than 3,000 women from 49 states...

Twins, Joy and Judy are on a mission to help women battle breast cancer. They're offering healthy recipes, love, and support to brighten the days of families going through this very tough time. Judy, who was diagnosed with breast...

Adam Keller's story with HooplaHa began when he set out to propose to his boyfriend Jared Marinelli, in secret, flash-mob fashion. This video digs deep into his troubled past - one that where he hurt many people he loved and even...

Cleaning For A Reason provides the gift of free house cleaning to women undergoing any type of cancer treatments. Founded in 2006 by Debbie Sardine, this non-profit is changing cancer patient's lives!



The idea is to...

Jeff Konchalski was born with spinal meningitis and throughout his childhood he was constantly fighting off illnesses. As a teen, he was often mocked for his inability to play sports and "run with the crowd"… all due to his...

Francesco Clark had a life-changing accident and now lives life as quadriplegic. Now, an ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, President of Clark's Botanicals, and host of HooplaHa's Stories That Inspire,...

In the words of Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, "Music is the universal language of all mankind." For Tenor Saxophonist Dusty Rhodes, this is the anthem that he lives by.



Prior to embracing the magic of music, Dusty was at...

In this episode of Twin Sisters, Love & Cooking!, twin sisters Joy and Judy cook lasagna soup, an old family favorite! Joy and Judy are twin sisters who love spending time with each...

How to deal with Suicide... Shane Boylan was just 10-years-old when his father took his life, ending his battle with depression and alcoholism in January 2016. In his wake, he left behind a devastated family. His wife Aanika...

At the age of 39, this husband, father of 2, and successful women's shoe designer, Peter Finnie was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. Now, at the age 60, he is cancer free, inspiring us with his story of hope, and sharing his...

Sometimes your greatest weakness can also be your greatest strength. Stories That Inspire host, Francesco Clark can attest to this when a swimming accident left him a quadriplegic. Instead of giving-up, he fought to survive. Now, an...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month… did you know that 1 in 8 women living in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime?



Singer/songwriter, children’s books illustrator, and breast cancer...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the start to the holiday season, which means it’s the best time for twin sisters, chefs, and cookbook authors Joy & Judy to break out their favorite healthy holiday recipes! In the latest...

Adults With Disabilities (AWD) Synchronized Swim is the first of its kind in the United States. The sport is more than mesmerizing, it is helping people with disabilities take their lives back. Leading the way for this club and...

In honor of International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we bring you a very special 14-year-old boy, Gabe Sipos, and Gabe’s Chemo Duck Program. Born on New Year’s Day 2002 in Nashville, Tennessee, Gabe was diagnosed with...

Ricochet is one of the most world famous, award-winning surf dogs who loves the sport, but most importantly SURFS WITH PURPOSE! She surfs solo, with children, adults, pros, celebrities, other dogs! But her most important role is the...

Ricochet is one of the most world famous, award-winning surf dogs who loves the sport, but most importantly SURFS WITH PURPOSE! She surfs solo, with children, adults, pros, celebrities, other dogs! But her most important role is the...

Ricochet is one of the most world famous, award-winning surf dogs who loves the sport, but most importantly SURFS WITH PURPOSE! She surfs solo, with children, adults, pros, celebrities, other dogs! But her most important role is the...

This tiny chihuahua was born on the Fourth of July with the kind of abnormality that could have crippled a lesser dog. With no shoulder blades, BeeBee can’t put any weight on her front legs or straighten them. Yet, BeeBee refuses to let...

AmpSurf™ is a non-profit organization that helps amputees find freedom on the water! It was established to promote, inspire, educate and rehabilitate (PIER™) adaptive surfing and other outdoor activities. Dana Cummings, Executive...