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Classmates, teacher pay it forward to teen in tragic crash Video included

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Rebecca Rostron, a sophomore at Raymond S. Kellis High School, was walking to see a faculty talent show when another classmate in a pickup truck hit her at full speed. More>>

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Pay It Forward: Teacher returns to work day after losing home Video included

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Her students already depend on her wealth of knowledge and experience, but it wasn't until last week that they saw how dedicated she really is. More>>

AZ woman with MS pays it forward to her inspiration Video included

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Stephanie Scovell is faced with challenges in life but is paying it forward to her inspiration who needs a financial boost to get around town. More>>

Couple pays it forward to police canine that took bullet Video included

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Scott Clement and his wife, Sherri Clement, heard about Ivan on the news and wanted him to be as comfortable as possible while he recovered so the Clements are paying it forward to Ivan. More>>

Pay It Forward: AZ teen volunteers thanked for their work Video included

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Every weekend, a group of about 30 neighborhood children volunteer to clean up the yards of residents who might have trouble doing it themselves. More>>

Woman pays it forward to AZ pet rescuer Video included

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A Valley woman is paying it forward to a pet lover who has been rescuing animals abandoned in Arizona. More>>

Co-worker pays it forward to man giving back to mourning families Video included

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One Valley father spared no expense for his daughter's headstone, but after walking through the cemetery, he realized how many other families couldn't afford even a simple stone to honor their loved one. More>>

Kidnapping victim pays it forward to detective

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On Nov. 28, 2011, she was kidnapped by men who dragged her off the street and threw her into their car. More>>

AZ woman pays it forward to volunteer handyman Video included

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After a Valley woman had her copper pipes vandalized, she was strapped for cash, until a stranger lent a hand. More>>

Waitress pays it forward to boss who saved her life Video included

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A Valley woman say she has her boss to thank for pulling her back from the grips of death. More>>

Pay It Forward: Brave worker puts out school fire Video included

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It took months to make her home livable again after a fire, and when flames threatened a second time at her home away from home, she held the line. More>>

Woman pays it forward to clerk for saving her life Video included

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A clerk at Fry's grocery store in the Valley went above and beyond and has earned a loyal customer for life. More>>

Dance studio pays it forward to generous costume director Video included

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The students at Campbell's Dance Studio regularly display their moves in venues all over the world. But there is a woman behind the stage, usually buried in fabric, with a tape measurer always within reach. More>>

Pay It Forward: Strangers save service dog's life

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A hero dog is on the mend, her attackers are behind bars and her owner won't have to go into debt to help save her thanks to generous viewers. More>>

Customer pays it forward to giving restaurateurs

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The couple's generosity has grown into a bit of a legend in Apache Junction. More>>

AZ woman pays it forward to her volunteer movers Video included

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A Valley woman was moving from Casa Grande to Sun City West, but the movers she hired bailed on her on moving day and she was in danger of having to pay an extra month's rent. More>>

AZ food bank recipient pays it forward to pastor Video included

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Compared to the jumbo Powerball jackpot, $500 doesn't seem like much, but it can be stretched to feed hundreds of needy Valley families. More>>

Friend pays it forward to AZ mom who lost son in tragic crash Video included

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After a Valley mother recently lost her child in a tragic crash, her friend wanted to pay it forward to hopefully bring a brief moment of light to what has become a very dark world. More>>

Mentor: Big Brothers Big Sisters changed my life Video included

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With the variety of guests and the wackiness of its host, it doesn't take long at Paul's Car Wash for hilarity to ensue, but there is a deeper story to the fundraiser. More>>

Pay It Forward: Garden honors Casa Grande children Video included

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Casa Grande has seen its share of terrible crashes caused by dust storms but the one Interstate 10 just before Christmas three years ago still haunts the community. Casa Grande is making sure their memories and those of all young people taken too soon will be remembered forever. More>>

Friend pays it forward to young cancer survivor Video included

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At just age 13, Emmaleigh Butler has already been through so much, but rather than crumble, she has set out to make sure other kids don't have to face the same pain she's already endured. More>>

Pay It Forward: Woman helps theater founder after fire, burglary Video included

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Tragedy can strike anyone at anytime, but while a Valley family was still struggling to pick up the pieces from a devastating house fire, they were victimized again. More>>

Church friend pays it forward to couple without A/C Video included

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The Othmans, even in scorching temperatures, even with mortgage and electric bills piling up and falling behind, they took in a struggling mother and son from their church who desperately needed a place to stay. More>>

Pay It Forward: Classmates help man finish degree Video included

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Nikki Hemenway made her husband promise that not matter what happens to her, he would finish his degree. His classmate, Bethany Guengerich, stepped in to help. More>>

Pay It Forward: Valley teacher helping schools around the world Video included

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They have outfitted third world schools in Fiji with solar powered lighting and helped purify water at similar schools in Mexico. More>>

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