Adventure Heals – Lightbeam

A 3-part video series on the We Are Ocean program, which brings survivors together to share their journies and connect with each other and the ocean.

Driven By More: Chris Hignell – Lightbeam

Chris Hignell became the racing driver he always wanted to become, despite losing sight in his left eye after a terrible accident.

Sink or Swim: Llywelyn Williams – Lightbeam

When Llywelyn Williams was hit by a car, his life changed in an instant; however, as he lay in-hospital and adjusted to losing a leg, he decided he wouldn’t lose his dreams too.

What’s Your Everest? – Lightbeam

What's Your Everest? is an annual celebration of people of all abilities. The weekend-long fundraiser builds camaraderie, confidence, and reminds attendees that what's within you is stronger than what's in your way.

My Summit Journey: Barbara – Lightbeam

Barbara is legally blind, and at No Barriers Summit, she had the opportunity to get her spark back and unlock her most resilient and tenacious self.

Breaking The Cycle: Jools Walker – Lightbeam

When Jools rediscovered her love of cycling, she faced significant challenges, but, her passion and dedication to creating inclusive spaces for women in cycling kept her wheels spinning.

Lovable Marilyn – Lightbeam

Marisa Peer gives us a lesson on self-love, through the eyes of Marilyn Monroe.

One Minute One Life: Elizabeth Jameson – Lightbeam

After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Elizabeth Jameson became an artist. She transforms her brain scans into pieces of art that challenge how the viewer perceives, the brain, disability, and illness.

Intention Not Detention – Lightbeam

Built on the premise of creating a safe space for children struggling in class, the Intention Room aims to reshape school culture into a healing space - where students feel loved, encouraged, and empowered.

Agent of Connection – Lightbeam

William Cromartie is a BART station agent who finds meaning through the simple act of saying hello.

The San Diego Highwayman – Lightbeam

For over 50 years, Thomas Weller has dedicated his life to rescuing people stranded on the side of the road. A hero of the highway - asking for nothing in return except that you continue to pay it forward.

One Minute One Life: Susan Helmrich – Lightbeam

Susan Helmrich is a three-time cancer survivor who found healing and solace through swimming. Now, she's making waves with Swim Across America.

Life After Prison – Lightbeam

At an early age, Caesar Rodarte was forced to turn to the streets for a purpose. Life after prison is challenging, but Caesar is becoming a voice for positivity and change.

Unwritten: This is Dharavi – Lightbeam

Dharavi does not typically make it onto the "must see" list for visitors, but Noa Iimura challenges these preconceptions with an intimate portrait of the local lifestyle through the eyes of selfless children.

Alternative Happiness, Diego Chi: Mentoring Young Kids in Music – Lightbeam

Diego Chi is a musician and composer who found happiness by pursuing a lifestyle that allows him to live out his dreams. Now, he's sharing the power of music with young people through a non-profit mentorship program!

Open School: An Innovative Education Program Braeking Cycles – Lightbeam

Open School is so much more than just another after school program. They're breaking cycles and changing lives in the Portland, Oregon area.

College Is In Krista’s Future – Lightbeam

All students need to know that someone believes in them.

Redemption: The Rehab Centre in Port Antonio, Jamaica – Lightbeam

Dr. Paul Rhodes is providing hope and healing in Portland, Jamaica.

Alex Gray’s Surf Therapy – Lightbeam

After suffering the unimaginable loss of his older brother, Alex Gray got back on his board. Now, Alex is helping others who are struggling with the loss of a sibling by hosting surf therapy days.

GIVE Cafe Bali | The Plant-Based Cafe That Gives Back – Lightbeam

Give Cafe is a 100% plant-based restaurant giving 100% of their profits to local Indonesian charities.

We Are Ocean: Suzanne Yeo – Lightbeam

Suzanne Yeo is an inspirational yoga instructor and breast cancer survivor from Camp We Are Ocean - an organization championing the restorative and healing powers of the ocean.

Detroit Hives: Transforming Vacant Detroit Lots into Urban Bee Farms – Lightbeam

In East Detroit, Tim Paule and Nicole Lindsey are transforming their community one hive at a time.

On Meditation With Sharon Salzberg (The Path to Inner Healing) – Lightbeam

Explore the path of the inner journey with New York TImes bestselling author and teacher of Buddhist meditation practices, Sharon Salzberg.

Stronger than bullying (short-film) – Lightbeam

A touching story of one survivor’s resilience and healing after the trauma of bullying.

Cook School: Nancy Gould Teaches Inmates How to Deliver a Fine-Dining Experience – Lightbeam

Nancy Gould’s vocational class, “Cook School,” is changing lives for inmates at North Carolina’s Orange Correctional Center.

Fighting Food Waste With The Farmlink Project – Lightbeam

Millions of Americans face hunger every day, while extra produce rots on farms. These college students are changing that.

Dr. Wallace J. Nichols: My Blue Mind – Lightbeam

A man’s curiosity leads him to discovering the evidence of our intimate connection to the water.

The 40 Year Old Picnic – Lightbeam

Mother and environmentalist, Sarah Jo Robinson, regularly cleans her local beach, finding single-use plastics buried over forty years ago.

Amy Purdy: The Paralympic Snowboarder Helping Others Overcome. – Lightbeam

After losing her legs in a double amputation, Amy Purdy overcame the unexpected and returned to snowboarding. Now, she’s helping people with disabilities get into action sports!

MakerSpace NYC: The Spirit Of Sharing – Lightbeam

When Scott Van Campen’s art studio in Staten Island was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy the community rallied together to help him clean it up, inspiring him and his wife DB Lampman to create MakerSpace NYC, a radical-sharing artist community.

Sensei – Lightbeam

Brenda Mayfield was betrayed by someone she trusted. Now, she empowers herself and others in her community through martial arts and self-defense. This is her story of resilience, survival, and healing.

Hopeful Cases! – Lightbeam

Meet Will Boyajian - the New York City subway performer offering all his earnings to those in need.