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Help comes to couple who lost home two months before wedding

Jamie Laughner and Max Petersen were planning the best day of their lives when their worst day happened.

UPS driver leaves special surprise for new mom, video goes viral

In the midst of the holiday rush, UPS driver Dallen Harrell left a doorbell cam message for a complete stranger.

Marshall Fire recovery: Victims helped by Denver7 Gives Wildfire Fund

When Denver7 Gives launched a Wildfire Relief Fund to help Marshall Fire victims, our viewers answered the call. We promise the funds will go directly to help people who have lost everything. Follow along as we share the stories of Coloradans helped.

Denver7 Gives helps cousins who lost their homes in the Marshall Fire

When Denver7 Gives launched a Wildfire Relief Fund, our viewers answered the call. We promise the funds will go directly to help people who have lost everything, and we're just getting started by helping cousins who lost everything.

Denver7 Gives helps Cullen family with needs after Marshall Fire

Denver7 Gives viewers donated generously to the Wildfire Relief Fund to directly help those impacted by the Marshall Fire. As we take one family shopping at Target and hand out gift cards for neighbors in the Sagamore subdivision, this is just the beginning of fulfilling that promise.

Millions raised in days for victims of Marshall Fire

The Boulder County Wildfire Fund has already received more than $12 million in donations from more than 43,000 people, and another $14.6 million has been raised through GoFundMe as of Tuesday afternoon for victims of the Marshall Fire.

Humane Society of Boulder Valley helping families and pets reunite

Following the devastating Marshall Fire, several families were separated from their beloved pets. The Humane Society of Boulder Valley has been helping find stray pets' owners, with almost 50 pets reunited with their families so far.

Owners reunited with cat hidden inside recliner donated to Denver store

Frantic owners reunited with their beloved cat last week after they dropped off a recliner at a Denver Arc store, unaware that the feline had climbed underneath and inside the chair.

Fourth woman in history to join AdAmAn Club up Pikes Peak on New Year's Eve

This year, the nearly 100-year-old AdAmAn — "add a man" — Club added its fourth woman to guide the group on its annual trek to set off New Year's fireworks on the top of Pikes Peak.

Young man with Down syndrome needs your help finding his beloved Woody toy

While visiting family in Denver last week, Brett lost his beloved stuffed Woody toy from "Toy Story." From Dec. 19 through Dec. 22, Brett and his family were in Denver's Tech Center and Park Meadows area. Sometime before they left, Brett must have dropped his buddy Woody.

Volunteer brightens seniors' homes during the holiday season

Chris Gould, who used to hang Christmas lights for a living, has spent a lot of time on ladders and roofs this holiday season.

Mayor Murdoch: The other mayor of Littleton

Only a few days into his term as mayor, the first time the voters directly elected a mayor in Littleton, Mayor Kyle Schlachter learned that he wouldn't be the only one in the city with that title.
Double amputee gets encouragement from Denver7 viewers

In less than 24 hours after Mike Bechaver's story aired, more than 100 comments of encouragement came pouring in.

No spoken words necessary: The Deaf Santa brings Christmas joy

This deaf Santa Claus in Littleton is bring holiday cheer to all, including children who cannot hear.

Elizabeth animal sanctuary rescues calf found on a back patio

It's hard to argue that fate didn't save the life of a baby cow that was found on the back patio of a home in the Independence housing community in Elizabeth.

Pianists brought in to Denver International Airport to help soothe passengers

Amid the hustle and bustle of passengers coming and going sits Denver International Airport's newest piece of art. Blink and you might miss it, but if you listen, you’ll definitely hear it.

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe in SW Colorado awarded grant for high-speed internet

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe in Montezuma County was just awarded a multi-million-dollar grant to bring high-speed internet to the area — something that officials say is no longer a luxury, but a necessity in today's world.

New Year's Day Evergreen Plunge returns in support of multiple good causes

The annual New Year's Day Evergreen Plunge will return on Jan. 1 for a good cause, but this year, due to recent warm temperatures, the plunge will take place at Evergreen Lake instead of Buchanan Ponds.

9 days after tornado, cat found in rubble of building

Nine days after a tornado demolished his three-story office building in downtown Mayfield, Kentucky, Sonny "Hoot" Gibson was standing in the rubble and heard a faint meow.

14-year-old creates device that treats mental health issues with music

When loved ones are hurting, people will do anything to help them.

Oklahoma boy saves two people on same day

An Oklahoma child is being hailed a hero after he saved the lives of two people on the same day.

Boulder company wants to help kids build better worlds within the 'metaverse'

The Boulder-based company Bitsbox is launching Blueprint, a program that will teach kids to code in 3D and create their own virtual worlds.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science receives $25M anonymous donation

An anonymous donor contributed $25 million to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and its supporting organization, the DMNS Foundation, which marks the largest gift in the institution’s 121-year history.

LoDo Cares Holiday Project raising funds to help Barth Hotel residents

This year, the annual LoDo Cares Holiday Project is raising funds to help pay for a water dispenser at the Barth Hotel, which is now an assisted living facility.
Arizona boy defies odds, will head to college next year

While other kids his age are hoping to make the middle school basketball team, Monty Hernandez is preparing to enter his freshman year of college.

Teen Denver7 Everyday Hero eases work for hospital and nursing staff facing burnout

The hospital is not where you'd willingly find most 16-year-olds, but Sreehitha Sajja is not most 16-year-olds. She is one of the teen leaders at Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center. It's a first step of sorts to fulfilling a lifelong dream.

Denver homeless man gives back by serving others hot meals

Mark Rodgers knows the pain of homelessness. But he says it is by serving others going through similar situations that he feels fulfilled.

Denver7Gives donates $2,500 to nonprofit for toy giveaway

Denver7 paid for David Clifton to go on a shopping spree to fulfill his need of toys for homeless families. He was able to fill seven carts worth of toys.

Tasty Thai owner speaks on family's success after journey to US

Hundreds of people pass by the Tasty Thai restaurant on Colfax Avenue daily, but few know the story behind its success.

Dog missing for 2 weeks rescued from cliff above Fountain Creek

A dog that was missing for two weeks was rescued from a cliff overlooking Fountain Creek on Wednesday afternoon and has been reunited with her family.

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