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Tina Lorenz, a.k.a. the 'Renegade Boomer,' says you should never retire

Not that retirement feels very attainable these days, but Tina Lorenz may find a silver lining there anyway.

St. Martin's Chamber Choir surprises the Denver7 Morning Team

Ahead of Colorado Gives Day, this 28-year-old organization serenaded our anchors, who were not filled in on the performance.

Lakewood woman with muscular dystrophy breaks barriers by earning black belt

Doctors said she would not live past 30 years old. Fast forward two decades, and Anita Liuzzi just turned 50 and is now a karate master.

Teen says volunteering helps him gain perspective on life in the real world

Just a senior in high school, Aiden Hernandez has been a familiar face at nearly every event Servicios de La Raza has recruited volunteers for this year.

'The Jedi Handbook' brings 'Star Wars' to life at Aurora Fox Arts Center

You cannot force your kids to like the same movies that you did growing up, but you can show them The Force.

8-year-old maestro in Parker holding piano concert to raise money for nonprofit

Thirty-seven years after Live Aid, and holding a concert to raise awareness and money is still a cool thing to do

Holiday display returns to Colorado Governor's Residence

The Governor’s Residence is fully decorated for the holiday season for the first time in two years after the COVID-19 pandemic pushed events outdoors.

Try Ryan Seacrest's 'Popcorn Challenge' to help Children's Hospital Colorado

There are many ways to raise awareness and funds, so it's always nice when they can include chocolate.

Giving Machines for charities open in downtown Denver for fourth year

The holiday shopping season is finally here but instead of getting something at these special vending machines, shoppers can give something to local charities.

Lone Tree man builds massive pirate ship and turns it into a holiday light show

Sean Meighan, a former software engineer in Lone Tree, has become locally beloved for the Halloween and holiday shows that he puts on with a pirate ship in his front yard.

Denver7 Gives helps woman providing food, clothing for unhoused community

When the van a Denver woman used to transport food to the unhoused was stolen, she didn’t let it stop her from her mission. Thanks to Denver7 viewers, she was gifted a down payment for a new van.

Go on a trip under the sea at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

While it's snowing in Colorado this holiday season, you can play in the sand at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Mentor helping Boulder County students live their dreams

The kids who take part in Boulder County’s I Have a Dream Foundation after school program have fun, but they get their homework done, too.

Nonprofit fulfills Henderson boy's dream of meeting Tom Brady

A 7-year old from Henderson, Colorado, just returned from the trip of a lifetime, and we have the pictures to prove it.

What's That?: The oldest Dairy Queen in Colorado

In a new edition of "What's That?," Denver7 spoke with the owners of the Dairy Queen in Longmont, which is the oldest Dairy Queen Colorado. It's also the oldest restaurant in the city.

Littleton senior gets wish granted, visits GM's electric vehicle factory

Robbie Robinson, 87, could pick anywhere to go in the country as part of program from the AARP that grants wishes to seniors, but he did not want to go to the beach or Grand Canyon.

"Wakanda Forever" actress, CU Boulder grad Aba Arthur hosts Denver screening

On Saturday, University of Colorado Boulder graduate Aba Arthur, who has a role in the new Marvel movie “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” held a private screening of the film in downtown Denver.

Take your kids on a trip to the moon at Denver Museum of Nature and Science

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is welcoming families this holiday season to live through the space race of the 1960s with their exhibit, "Apollo: When We Went to the Moon."

Dental Lifeline Network gives dentist a chance to help more people smile

While Dr. Van Zytveld has been volunteering his time for more than 40 years, in just the past 30, Dental Lifeline Network estimates he has provided $100,000 in comprehensive dental care.

Neighborhood rallies to help group of Afghan refugees

If you're looking to spread some good and also buy some goods, a sale on Saturday may be the perfect way to kickoff your holiday season.

Meet two families who found purpose and fulfillment through adoption

In honor of National Adoption Month (with National Adoption Day coming this Saturday), Denver7 spoke with two families who found passion and fulfillment through adoption.

Henderson student with leukodystrophy gets to meet Tom Brady

It's not every day that Tom Brady halts practice to meet you and play catch with your siblings. Seven-year-old Dorian Hernandez, who has leukodrystophy, just returned from special trip to Tampa.

Rapping janitor, Mr. Eli, entertains and inspires students in Aurora

Mr. Eli, a janitor at Coyote Hills Elementary in Aurora, keeps everything there fresh, including his rhymes.

Girls Inc. of Denver Metro café teaching girls about entrepreneurship

Strong, Smart, & Bold Beans Café, a social enterprise started by a group of Girls Inc. teen members, is teaching young women about entrepreneurship.
Realtors with big hearts helping veterans one room full of furniture at a time

Knock Knock Angels helps people find fresh starts after experiencing traumatic events like homelessness, domestic violence, or addiction. Scott Matthias helped found the Colorado chapter.

Aurora artist commissioned to create suitcase sculpture at DIA.

The artist Thomas "Detour" Evans has been commissioned by the Denver International Airport to create a new sculpture outside of the new Concourse B East.

New Song Church in northwest Denver to host Thanksgiving turkey giveaway

This Thanksgiving, New Song Church Ministries in northwest Denver will hold a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway.

Rocky Mountain Honor Flight guardian spends decade escorting veterans to DC

Joe Winslow has been escorting veterans on Rocky Mountain Honor Flights to Washington, DC for ten years.

Denver Broadway star to run NYC Marathon, raise awareness for cancer nonprofit

Sierra Boggess, who originated the role of Ariel in Broadway's "The Little Mermaid," plans to run the TCS New York City Marathon this weekend to raise money and awareness for Cancer Support Community.

7-year-old with rare disease gets sent off for 'dream' weekend by classmates

Tom Brady may be the most famous player in the NFL, but Dorian Hernandez is certainly the biggest superstar at Thimmig Elementary School.

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