Inspirational Stories Archives - Page 2 of 26

On their way to the Jamboree, Scouters stop to save a life in D.C.

July 24, 2023 4

There was something unusual about the way the vehicle moved in front of the bus full of Scouts in the middle of a busy intersection in Washington, D.C. From the view of the adults watching from the bus, it was clear that something was wrong.

NAYLE success stories, plus other good news from this week

July 14, 2023 0

Scouts praise NAYLE experience, an Iowa troop celebrates its 100th birthday … all that and more in the good news roundup from this week.

Cub Scout Cameron Aziz holds his Medal of Merit plaque

5-year-old earns BSA lifesaving award for saving his little brother from choking

July 5, 2023 2

When Cameron Aziz was 5 years old, he completed a Cub Scout activity that required him to “demonstrate you know what to do in an emergency.” It was that training that gave Cameron the knowledge and courage to respond appropriately when he noticed his 9-month-old brother in a dangerous situation, his father says.

200 American flags to honor heroes, plus other good news from this week

June 16, 2023 0

A flags for heroes program, a blessing box, keeping storm drains clean, restoring a cemetery … all in the good news from this week.

Baden-Powell’s car on display at British Scouting event, plus other good news from this week

June 9, 2023 1

Lord Baden-Powell’s car will be on display at a Scouting event in England this weekend, and the history of his car is fascinating.

Darrell White stands between his Scoutmaster and a youth member of Troop 77

Meet Darrell White, a 65-year-old brand-new Eagle Scout

June 5, 2023 12

White has been involved in Scouting ever since he joined a Cub Scout pack in Enid, Oklahoma, in the 1960s. Over the years, he moved from city to city, and from state schools to institutions to group homes. Scouting was the one constant through it all.