The Danny Awards, Amputee Dog’s Viral ‘Ghost Paw,’ & Teen’s Cancer Journey

In this episode of the We’re Not Stumped podcast, host Mike Bolland highlights three powerful stories celebrating resilience, ability, and community support. We start with the Danny Awards, an inspiring initiative by Daniel’s Music Foundation, recognizing the talents of musicians with disabilities. Next, we revisit the viral video of an amputee dog offering its owner a touching “ghost paw,” capturing hearts worldwide. Finally, we share the moving story of a family coming together to renovate their home for a teen amputee courageously battling cancer. Tune in for these uplifting stories of triumph and support!

Links:

Danny Awards: https://www.danielsmusic.org/thedannys

Family rallies to renovate home for teen amputee battling cancer: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-myron-cook-make-his-home-accessible

Amputee Dog: https://www.newsweek.com/amputee-dog-giving-owner-ghost-paw-1972063

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