BUFFALO, N.Y. — The team here at 2 On Your Side puts together some incredible, emotional, and uplifting stories that celebrate Western New York.
And this time of year, we like to look back at some of our favorites.
We put together three half-hour episodes this year, but if you missed them or want to watch a favorite again, here they are:
- Claudine Ewing shared reporter Scott Brown's last, unfinished story on the gift of life - with a happy ending.
- Pete Gallivan told the unknown story of a football star with Western New York ties who gave up an athletic future - and became a war hero.
- Melissa Holmes introduced us to a young student and future servicemember, who did something no one at his school had ever done.
- Heather Ly shared the story of twin brothers who help save lives in their community - and whose lives were saved by someone they never met.
- Claudine Ewing showed us how Roswell Park worked to make sure a dying father got to see his daughter's wedding thanks to a dedicated staff.
- Photojournalist Ben Read took us through prom night with a young couple all of Western New York was cheering on.
- Emily Lampa brought us along for the homecoming of a young volunteer firefighter, whose cancer battle inspired people around the world.
- Joshua Robinson showed us how a family of Bills fans turned heartbreak into an important message in the tailgating lots.
- Dave McKinley talked with Bengals QB Andy Dalton about the flood of donations he received after his TD pass sent the Bills to the playoffs - and we showed you his gift in return.
- Kelly Dudzik talked with a transplant patient about the local hospital worker, who's giving patients a musical pick-me-up.
- Steve Brown brought us the story of a 96-year-old track-and-field superfan, who's cheering on his grandson in the sport he starred in.
- Kelly Dudzik shared the story of two teachers whose engagement had their whole school cheering.
- Claudine Ewing showed us how a local jeweler rewarded a woman who beat addiction and found love.
- Joshua Robinson's "Meet the Mafia" series focused on one of the best-known fans and his heroic cancer fight.
- Claudine Ewing introduced us to a Buffalo school principal earning special recognition for her work outside of her school.
- Kate Welshofer showed us how local teachers beat cancer - with a beat.
- Steve Brown shared the story of a young boy carrying on the mission of his unlikely best friend and warming hearts along the way.
- Melissa Holmes went to see how a group of dollmakers are carrying on the legacy of a man who touched a lot of lives.
- Adam Benigni was there as a local Gronkowski superfan found out that the local football family was going to make his dream come true.
