Bill Gates discusses why he wants to eradicate the polio disease around the world and explains how he is funding global efforts to vaccinate against it.
“We have been averaging about 100 deaths per day, and still keeping it up. There is no doubt in my mind that there is a new mixed infection here, but what I don’t know.” This letter from a physician stationed at Camp Devens, Massachusetts, to a fellow physician friend, describes … Continue reading
"The big majority of showmen are in the habit of treating their novelties as human beings, and in a large number of cases as one of their own, and not like beasts…" Continue reading
Riva opens up about the moment when Pope Francis came directly to him and embraced him for over a minute without saying a word. Continue reading
Jose Farrugia describes what the conditions were like during Typhoon Haiyan on the island of Cebu in the Philippines. Continue reading
Magic Johnson recalls the day he was told about being HIV positive and describes his wife's reaction to news of the disease. Continue reading
Dr. David Ho describes what happened the day Magic Johnson was told he was HIV positive and discusses how the HIV epidemic is still an issue around the world. Continue reading
ESPN's Jackie MacMullen discusses the different reactions Magic Johnson received from fellow teammates, coaches and friends after he announced being HIV positive. Continue reading
Jerry West, the former General Manager of the Lakers, recalls his reaction when he heard about Magic Johnson's positive HIV diagnoses. Continue reading
Young Mirlanda lost her leg during the Haiti earthquake when she was just 10 years old. She recounts what happened during the quake and the rescue that saved her life. Continue reading
