Sarah Scanlan

In honor of Friendship Month, we’re celebrating 11 of the best acts of friendship we’ve ever seen.

The kids on this Ontario, Canada basketball team gave their coach a good chuckle. They were meant to come in for a huddle, but instead took time for a cuddle.

Jyrl Oldham was diagnosed with cancer while pregnant. She had her baby and started treatment. Her husband arranged this surprise after she beat it.

World Smile Day, the first Friday of October has an interesting history and wonderful mission. Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile.

Gary Cummins organized a surprise visit at his family’s home in Ireland for his partner, Erandi, and her parents. She hasn’t seen them in two years.

Service member Serena Gonzalez gets the best wake-up call when her daughter, Ariella, surprises her in San Diego, California.

Ralph Gallo had two reasons to celebrate when he surprised his girlfriend with a marriage proposal on his birthday in Oceanside, New York.

Taylor Rice just graduated from the Marine Corps boot camp. He returned home to surprise his whole family dressed in full uniform.

This mother and son were separated in different countries for two years during the pandemic. When they finally reunited, there was no shortage of tears.

A baby boy, who was born deaf, hears the voices of his mom and dad for the first time with the help of special hearing aids.