https://www.cbsnews.com/ Uplift Clips From CBSNews.com Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:12:03 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-uplift-8-year-old-boy-gets-surprise-iphone-as-birthday-present/ Eight-year-old Tytan Weekly wanted an iPhone for a very long time, so for his birthday, his parents surprised him with one. Vladimir Duthiers shares the story on our Uplift at 8. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:56:16 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/10/04/72b6c07b-03bb-4920-a8de-864fd3e09c3c/thumbnail/60x60/49219beaa444171e08ca3a602d3812ba/1004-cbsm-uplift-bdayphone-1345780-640x360.jpg 9b7a496c-2e96-4e5d-b665-f45012ecc669 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-childs-jokes-show-loves-lasting-strength/ In Louisiana, 9-year-old Nora Vaughn has turned laughter into a mission of love. Her 14-year-old sister, Susie, was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder with no known cure, at age 3, inspiring Nora to take action. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/11/10/707c41c0-273d-4617-ba65-4120c353f48f/thumbnail/60x60/c497cc7a917614dbf648a79cd8374cb6/screenshot-2025-11-09-at-8-35-07-pm.png 4a24edb8-0968-4ec1-9f39-97f61b668d66 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/after-fifteen-years-this-teacher-and-her-star-student-still-share-a-musical-bond/ Gia Martinez's first music class was 15 years ago, when she was a third grader at PS 48 in the Bronx. That happened to be the first year her teacher, Melissa Salguero, was teaching at the school. All these years later, the teacher still remembers her former start student — and they still share a musical bond. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/07/28/2f70b149-827e-4869-8162-9c01a6ce3e7f/thumbnail/60x60/88b3d2ba88f5756ed8dba0623830ecf3/melissa-gia.jpg ff952d44-edaa-48f4-9518-11ade4d5788d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/duo-set-to-complete-6-major-marathons/ Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and started racing at 5 years old. Max has his own reason to race: to honor his mom, who died from breast cancer. He believes she brought him and Michael together. They are now attempting to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors. They only have one race left to reach their goal: Tokyo. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:14:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/20/da7e6a3a-674b-428b-8d81-427711bfd523/thumbnail/60x60/0377e12b6ef878ebd24b2c21b0d709e7/img-8797-updated.jpg 9b2901b8-2213-45bd-ab22-8da62c6ccdf6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/he-is-in-a-wheelchair-and-she-is-not-their-30-year-love-has-surpassed-all-the-odds/ For Elizabeth Wampler, it was not love or even like at first sight when she met her future husband. Now, 30 years later, she says her unfounded assumptions about his cerebral palsy were "wrong on all counts." In the week before Valentine's Day, CBS News is featuring stories about love that blossomed despite unimaginable odds. We call this series Love, Against All Odds. Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/07/d3a9c2db-c5be-4a90-bae1-a3ec3b42b378/thumbnail/60x60/3761d30490033162daac2081ebdc594c/0207-wampler-new.png c42fefc4-97f3-4119-bb63-bca11be15e65 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/rescue-dogs-wildfires-saved-cbs-news/ It was a dramatic rescue. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti was contacted by a stranger who told him his three rescue dogs were stuck inside his Pacific Palisades house — alone — as the Palisades Fire closed in. Jonathan and his producer, who were reporting nearby, did not hesitate to help — risking their lives to save all three dogs. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:50:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/20/c5e69bce-5238-4fce-a88d-1e205b606d6b/thumbnail/60x60/5930bae33af1b0f4e397512716ee7892/updt-thumbnail.jpg de3ddebb-ba9a-41ee-9b19-a6cbe200bcdd https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hurricane-helene-family-photos-found-reunite/ After Hurricane Helene tore through six states, Taylor Schenker went for a walk in hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina. As she dug through the debris and mud, she found family photos that got lost in the storm. Now, she's hoping to use her Photos from Helene Instagram page to help reunite the images with the families who own them. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:37:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/12/19/20e5015c-b189-4706-95a8-2c009d0a8d94/thumbnail/60x60/0e6035d1e5075e1de3dc21680773731a/uplift.jpg 8abdb277-1916-44d8-8259-b9498d5ee185 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/pastry-chefs-ceramic-donuts-go-viral-sell-out-in-minutes/ Jeff Nebeker celebrates the success of his viral ceramic donuts, which sold out in just three minutes after being posted by gallery owner Michelle O'Brien. Over 9,000 people are on the email list for the next restock. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:24:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/02/dc72f1d7-174c-464a-b68f-33ef20bcf470/thumbnail/60x60/0025e371042ab00176ba48f3dd1c7cb0/1002-cmoplus-theupliftceramicdonuts.jpg 00de7d49-bd4d-41cb-8a9f-1c3178ec37e7 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mason-branstrator-paralyzed-skiing-this-20-year-old-competed-in-his-first-marathon/ Mason Branstrator's life changed when he was paralyzed at 17. But that hasn't stopped him from playing sports and competing in a marathon. Mason, 20, just completed the wheelchair race at Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:47:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/23/9b5dfa18-7248-478b-8084-fe7984948b5d/thumbnail/60x60/904a06e8a83f127e0d0b39292e46ee63/20-year-old-completes-marathon.jpg c05bd003-db75-483d-8a78-7d4657fac705 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/wnba-dewanna-bonner-alyssa-thomas-connecticut-suns-couple-engaged/ The WNBA's DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas went from friends to teammates – and now, they're engaged. The Connecticut Sun stars share their love story for the Uplift's Pride Month series on LGBTQ Love Stories. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:49:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/24/3bb77a7c-fb14-44ad-a1a3-c8480a45ff1e/thumbnail/60x60/dce78ea0bcf917a197d8e1be52e141a1/screenshot-2024-06-24-at-11-09-11-am.png a6161897-e650-459f-9f87-2ddf1878a1e6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/john-rose-son-guy-funny-faces-house-speech/ Republican Rep. John Rose's eldest son Guy stole the show when the boy was spotted smiling and making funny faces during his dad's House floor speech on Monday. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:56:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/04/421609ed-a51f-42a8-b451-b0661f63f43e/thumbnail/60x60/f5deee1e159b60edb76ee74db6f1e3c8/cropped.jpg f902bb0e-f829-4fea-9a1b-f712debd29ef https://www.cbsnews.com/video/officers-good-samaritan-rescue-couple-from-burning-florida-home/ Back in March, two officers and a good Samaritan risked their lives to rescue a couple who were trapped in a burning home in Cape Coral, Florida. Thu, 02 May 2024 19:53:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/02/db9c88e8-b6de-4ae2-ae8d-e72cefd5051c/thumbnail/60x60/7eba2e68f8cce39e2ef87fa9a14b0e07/hoarescue.jpg 2cbd4458-84e1-4c94-b0ea-9b708875e156 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/toy-man-continues-legacy-of-giving/ David Begnaud visits Jeffrey Olsen, known as the "Toy Man" in Vista, California, who has dedicated over 30 years to donating toys, food, and clothes to those in need. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:42:15 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/22/c6bd4ae5-4f6c-41b2-899c-4ef72fca1186/thumbnail/60x60/0a904628b2de710ed73b74dbb734acab/0422-cmo-toyman-begnaud-mid-2853931-640x360.jpg 8b798a90-e126-4f1c-854f-6de706540144 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/message-from-nypd-reignites-faith-for-paralyzed-man/ A surfing accident left New York teacher Billy Keenan paralyzed, but when he received a call from a police officer, his life changed. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:06:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/23/4e1c1cfa-fd4a-499f-9eea-cbdd14696d9d/thumbnail/60x60/0a7b648180932845feb5ef7d5bfa4173/untitled-2.jpg 484e24f2-2d6e-42b7-bd72-01aab60c37fa https://www.cbsnews.com/video/friendship-captures-hearts-in-massachusetts/ David Begnaud has the story of an unlikely friendship at a Massachusetts elementary school, proving that words are not always necessary to form a special connection. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:53:59 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/15/887ae636-beb4-43e8-97cc-0672985aeb40/thumbnail/60x60/250601a213a2ab0d292ceba3724a150c/0415-cmo-policefriend-begnaud-mid-2836924-640x360.jpg b7a9b4d1-9632-4709-a71c-08e57731529e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mom-opens-cafe-to-employ-people-with-disabilities/ A mom was worried about what her son, who has autism, would do after high school. So she opened the So Much To Give cafe, a restaurant in Cedars, Pennsylvania, that employs people with disabilities – and helps them grow. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:44:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/22/1fa11bff-0bfb-4062-9d2e-e9ae43d59bdf/thumbnail/60x60/6be264a0961b2c3c5672c432ec8bc571/so-much-to-give-thumb.jpg 3d6ab93f-5e36-497a-981f-a6e4a218686e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/a-simple-act-of-kindness-transforms-life-of-a-texas-dog/ "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud has the heartwarming story of a dog in Dallas, Texas, whose life was forever changed by a stranger's kindness, illustrating the true essence of being a good neighbor. Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:37:01 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/11/cad3cbc6-1ce5-4a1e-8124-a8cdbc147dc4/thumbnail/60x60/473ef06e6ed841acb4bb00019fbf0243/0311-cbsm-begnaud-2749340-640x360.jpg 7fd2116d-deb2-43a7-b464-4180cf542cfb https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mom-creates-whimsical-fairy-forest-inspired-by-son-with-autism/ If you walk around the Rahway Trail in the South Mountain Reservation of Millburn, New Jersey, you might see small fairy homes tucked into the trees. The idea to add small dwellings to the landscape came from a woman named Therese Ojibway, who 10 years ago wanted her son, who has autism, to have a safe space to explore in the wilderness. She created the Fairy Trail, which people of all ages can enjoy. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:29:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/02/27/4f289db4-ef2e-4056-b94f-5cf4b7978691/thumbnail/60x60/769fca4cf30775d3dbeaaab5351be63b/beth.jpg 6e48a2d9-07e7-4843-8ab8-123525b34bec https://www.cbsnews.com/video/couple-born-on-same-day-at-same-hospital-marry-on-birthday/ Elizabeth was born on September 13, 1988. So was Joshua. She was born at Mercy Hospital in Minnesota. So was he. They connected on a dating app and realized that's not where their similarities ended. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:04:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/01/31/bfc8e28a-b5fc-4254-8b0e-54806e2df454/thumbnail/60x60/33ed839601cc2982832efc60e62a4165/elizabeth-and-joshua.jpg fa7175ac-28d7-48ab-ba60-2423f18dde3e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/photographer-brings-nature-into-classrooms-via-the-ceiling/ Logan Earnest's fifth grade classroom at Taft Elementary School in Santa Ana, California, doesn't have any windows. But landscape photographer Ernesto Rodriguez has a solution for that – bringing trees into the classroom via the ceiling. He calls it Nature in the Classroom, and says it can have many benefits for kids. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:56:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/01/19/a119872d-daed-4336-acd6-9240c327e545/thumbnail/60x60/af0bc35216dc45864f217035244988da/octavio.jpg ccc461e7-46c7-4849-9c73-a9c47ad9017f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/organization-fulfills-holiday-wish-lists-for-kids-in-foster-care/ Each year, Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options, a foster care organization in south Florida, asks kids in their care to create wish lists for Hanukkah and Christmas. Then, volunteers work to make their dreams come true. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:16:57 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/12/15/47ea67ae-d75b-44a7-a05b-522d7a63ae23/thumbnail/60x60/d9fbbe0d3468dbf83b67b07760614466/jafcothumbnail-2530407-640x360.jpg b8b6c408-4f69-4e22-8528-5f2bd4d22a3c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/two-moms-saw-a-need-for-adaptive-clothes-for-those-with-disabilities-so-they-founded-a-company/ When two Massachusetts moms saw a gap in the clothing industry, they decided to fill it themselves. They saw a need for clothes for those with disabilities and created befree, an adaptive clothing brand. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:58:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/19/409cf59f-b87e-44f9-846f-6c1d9d82993a/thumbnail/60x60/5c433b50f79e3188f7416a24acda6cb1/0919-beefree-uplift-social.jpg d67a7558-b958-4733-b599-d89dd7f6c00a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/maui-fire-survivors-were-left-without-medicine-now-a-pharmacist-is-stepping-up-to-help/ This pharmacist works around the clock delivering medication to people in Maui after the wildfires – and most of it is free of charge. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:24:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/08/a9951238-f6c4-4619-9e8c-bec9f55b4e39/thumbnail/60x60/661e96ea824dbe41fc6249a87147f93c/screen-shot-2023-09-08-at-2-48-56-pm.jpg d1c4530c-45b7-4b55-bff1-066537164619 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/couple-helps-11-refugees-flee-ukraine-for-us/ She's from Ukraine. He was a refugee when he was a child. When Russia attacked Ukraine, they were compelled to help people fleeing the country, and they ended up helping 11 refugees move to the U.S. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:47:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/05/70dae00f-c1ff-48ef-b619-4d70212e63b0/thumbnail/60x60/65098251b7aa2242ac75018d876757eb/0905-ukrainerefugee-upliftclips.jpg 8ff9c012-e86c-49c0-a41a-f60058abe97c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/when-he-went-blind-he-worried-he-couldnt-be-there-for-his-daughter-now-they-work-together/ When Calvin Echevarria started losing his vision, he was worried he wouldn't be able to be there for his daughter. Since then, he's found a job at Lighthouse Works in Orlando, a company that provides jobs for the blind and visually impaired. And not only is he able to provide for his daughter, he's her mentor, because she works at Lighthouse Works, too. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:05:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/08/09/1cf13bb1-4262-41f0-96da-7cca9bc175e1/thumbnail/60x60/cab65b315ff7dbf10ad3427cdf89955b/0809-social-blindworks.jpg 023f54c2-1296-48fb-ac03-b0098fbb91a0 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cancer-survivor-invites-doctors-who-saved-her-to-play-a-special-role-at-her-wedding/ Sherri Shaw, 70, was diagnosed with cancer just two months after she started dating Bill James. Her doctors at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas saw their love story unfold as she received treatment. So, when she beat cancer and decided to tie the knot, she asked them to play a special role in her wedding. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:45:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/25/4604bc71-a367-4aef-8bb7-edab7bcff767/thumbnail/60x60/1699aefc5044e03a67590f138d735a69/caitlinjuly25.jpg b62d1b5d-4b3f-4e1a-a0bf-28c4345b63f1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/man-harnesses-power-of-the-sun-to-create-art/ Meet a man who has harnessed the power of the sun. Michael Papadakis uses mirrors, lenses, and the sun's powerful rays to tell his story in a unique way. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:32:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/18/a515cf5c-53a9-4b36-be0a-110b9cc97910/thumbnail/60x60/ce834b641a27499e4b6445a8f09e587d/0718-sunpainting-upliftclip.jpg 3d7ddc40-5be5-4f1f-b63a-9e42bd76234f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/an-opera-singer-lost-his-voice-after-spinal-surgery-then-he-met-someone-who-changed-his-life/ Albert Garcia, an avid singer, lost his voice as a side effect of spinal surgery. He says he went into a depression after losing his gift, but fortunately, he met someone who helped him regain it. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:54:02 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/06/14/6feded25-b9f5-44f8-b982-4ee7630c2429/thumbnail/60x60/ad4aa41efe36283c1f72e7a32dfb191a/albert-2050026-640x360.jpg 095570a7-0487-4e6c-86da-2de5ee438764 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dad-creates-fully-accessible-theme-park-inspired-by-daughter/ Gordon Hartman was inspired by his daughter, who has physical and cognitive disabilities, to create a space where everyone could feel included. His idea: a fully accessible theme park in San Antonio called Morgan's Wonderland. Tue, 23 May 2023 13:49:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/05/23/23cf99bd-a59f-4fb9-8406-2bef6b748c85/thumbnail/60x60/35c39a86888ecd50ae3a7443cb08b311/0523-cbsn-wonderland.jpg 972f0521-0438-4e5c-a7bc-bff6b38008b6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/grandma-and-grandson-complete-goal-of-visiting-all-63-us-national-parks/ Eight years ago, Joy Ryan hadn't seen mountains or an ocean. Now, she's 93 and she's traveled around the country with her grandson – and they just reached their goal of hitting all 63 U.S. national parks. Mon, 22 May 2023 14:39:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/05/22/e378417e-9ec9-4bff-b25f-9d0133ca6760/thumbnail/60x60/c79558b7b921b7cd1345b6b590b7ff7f/0522-cbsnews-social-uplift-grandmajoyamericansamoa.jpg 9a2f1f8b-5673-4481-86f7-c9eafc5b9147