Matteo Iadonisi

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NEW CASTLE, Delaware (WPVI) -- Kailani Simpson is a pageant contestant and a budding entrepreneur... not to mention a 4th-grade student at Southern Elementary School. When she was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago, she had trouble focusing in the classroom. She often resorted to playing with fidget toys to stay focused.

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WYNDMOOR, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Today marked the first 'Zaire Franklin Girls Flag Football Jamboree,' hosted by NFL Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin at his alma mater, La Salle College High School. Franklin, who is originally from Philadelphia, grew up playing football and graduated from La Salle College High School in 2014. This year, Franklin was tapped to be an NFL Global Flag Football Ambassador.

3 weeks ago | 6abc.com | Matteo Iadonisi

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- 10-year-old Kolin Hummer Hummer was born at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). It's also where he's spent the last year, waiting for a new heart. Today, they rolled out the red carpet for Kolin and other patients at the annual 'Joshua Kahan Fund CHOP Prom' presented by Bring Sunshine. The event is just one of many activities CHOP hosts to help families feel a sense of normalcy while staying in the hospital..

3 weeks ago | 6abc.com | Matteo Iadonisi

ROYERSFORD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- John Wentworth has been a crossing guard in Royersford for 22 years. He has also been a member of Trappe Fire Company for more than 50 years and currently serves as its Fire Police Captain. Today, Wentworth officially retired as a crossing guard for Upper Providence Elementary School. The Spring-Ford School District community organized a surprise for his last day of work. Students walked with him across the street one last time.

3 weeks ago | 6abc.com | Matteo Iadonisi

RADNOR, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- 16-year-old singer Mia Rodriguez shines a spotlight on Down syndrome when she steps on stage. The teen from West Chester has been singing since she was about 4 years old. She routinely makes appearances on stage at cabarets in New York, at local charity events, and with her school choir. Rodriguez recently enrolled as a freshman at Archbishop John Carroll High School. There, she is a part of the peer mentor program.