Inspirational Stories Archives - Page 3 of 23

Scout builds dining structure at orphanage in Colombia: ‘I told myself to aim high’

May 10, 2022 0

For his Eagle Scout service project, Tommy Midtlyng built an outdoor dining structure at an orphanage in Colombia.

In this turbulent world, there’s still a lot to learn from the late Gail Halvorsen — ‘Berlin Candy Bomber’ and father of 3 Eagle Scouts

April 19, 2022 0

After talking to one of his three Eagle Scout sons, we can provide a bit of the untold story of Gail Halvorsen, the “Berlin Candy Bomber.”

Father starts Philmont Scout Ranch scholarship in the name of his son

April 8, 2022 0

This Scouter wants more Scouts to learn life lessons at a place dear to him. That’s why he started a scholarship in his son’s name as a Christmas gift.

Other people, all times: He helped man with special needs rejoin Scouts, earn Eagle

March 30, 2022 1

Trenton learned that Chris had been a Scout in the early to mid-2000s. But that Scouting story ended in a cliffhanger.

‘That is a true Scout’: These Scouts spotted a tattered American flag and took action

March 21, 2022 5

“Two boys from Troop 95 rang the doorbell and handed me a brand new American flag with a short note. I was bawling, tears running everywhere.”

Seattle-area Scoutmaster recognized for impact on those with special needs

March 17, 2022 0

“His approach is that everybody can learn — everybody. They might need a little different modification. But everybody can learn. That’s why we’ve stayed in the troop all these years.”

A Good Turn from afar: Eagle Scout helps Ukrainian Scout escape to safety

March 16, 2022 5

Lucian Kugler and volunteer Mike Timm helped a Ukrainian Scout flee her home in Kyiv and find safety out of the war zone.

Visit with Scouts inspires Indiana Secretary of Education to offer strong endorsement

March 10, 2022 0

Last December’s Governor’s Luncheon for Scouting, an annual fundraising event hosted by the Crossroads of America Council, was an unqualified success, raising more than $1.2 million that will go toward offsetting the costs of providing

Game on! This Eagle Scout is going to college on an esports scholarship

March 8, 2022 1

Eagle Scout Hamp Lackey committed to attend Cumberland University on an esports scholarship, where he’ll play the game Rocket League.

The bond between these Eagle Scouts is one that will never be broken

March 3, 2022 1

In a detailed and impassioned letter to Scouting magazine, one deaf Eagle Scout details his memories of his time in Scouting with his three best friends.