Inspirational Stories Archives

Scout units prep for Memorial Day, plus other good news from this week

May 26, 2023 1

Memorial Day — a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country — has always been a great opportunity for BSA units to serve their communities. In Lewiston, Maine, Scouts

Scout troop saves hiker’s life after terrifying fall

May 24, 2023 2

On the one hand, Eric Valentine, an 80-year-old former Scoutmaster, is lucky that a group of Scouts just happened to pass by in their canoes minutes after he fell down a rocky riverbank, seriously injuring

Two Scout units celebrate 100th birthdays, plus other good news from this week

May 19, 2023 4

Two Scout units celebrate 100th birthdays, Cub Scout pack come up with interesting service project idea … and more good news from the week.

Scout helps mom survive after heart attack, plus other good news from this week

May 12, 2023 0

The only way to even have a remote chance of saving someone who’s having a heart attack is to know the signs of a heart attack. Thank goodness Joy Mace’s son is a member of

Scouts prep dinners for military families, plus other good news from this week

April 14, 2023 1

Easter meals for military families, raising autism awareness, cleaning up a community center … and more good news from the week.

An interview with the first female Eagle Scout in Abilene, plus other good news from this week

April 7, 2023 0

San Francisco troop unearths 90-year-old time capsule, Scouts BSA members present 100-year-old veteran with a special gift, Minnesota Scout becomes first in his region to earn the Distinguished Conservation Award and more good news from this week.

Tiny Scouts BSA troop stays strong, plus other good news from this week

March 31, 2023 2

Eagle Scout candidate rebuilds playground destroyed by fire, Former Scout unearths history behind his favorite camping spot and more good news from this week.

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Illinois Scouts BSA troop for girls is thriving, plus other good news from this week

March 24, 2023 4

Troop 2119 in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, is going strong … Scout builds furniture from scraps … Cub Scouts meet dogs … and more good news from this week!

Lee Berger, renown scientist and Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout earns rare honor from Nat Geo, plus other good news from this week

March 17, 2023 1

Lee Berger named National Geographic Explorer in Residence … 13-year-old Scout saves family from drowning … and more good news from this week.

Jenna Bush Hager and her husband, Henry Hager

A Scout in Action! Jenna Bush Hager’s husband, an Eagle Scout, saves woman from choking

March 13, 2023 4

Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of the immensely popular Today with Hoda & Jenna morning news program, revealed last week that her husband, Eagle Scout Henry Hager, recently saved a woman from choking by using the abdominal thrusts technique he learned in Scouting.