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A port of Gabe Hassan, an Eagle Scout who died of leukemia
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A tribute to Gabe Hassan, who fought a terminal illness to earn the rank of Eagle

December 4, 2024 2

When he was 1 year old, Gabe Hassan was diagnosed with Shwachman–Diamond syndrome, a rare genetic disorder in which a person’s cells cannot produce enough protein for their body to grow and develop as it should.a

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Scout BSA Troops embrace winter weather in different ways, plus more good news from the week

January 19, 2024 0

It’s winter camping season! Plus, a youth Olympian who found his passion by earning a merit badge. Plus other good news from the week.

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Scouts install new flagpole at fire station, plus more inspiring news from the week

December 22, 2023 0

The firefighters of Anderson, Missouri, were already showing their American pride by flying a U.S. flag on their truck. But what they really wanted was a flagpole in front of their station. But they lacked

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Scout nabs exclusive interview with local politician, plus other inspiring news from this week

December 15, 2023 0

Providing internet access to underserved communities, donating popcorn and more inspiring stories from this week.

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