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13 of 2017's most inspiring, heartwarming stories

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Twin Sisters Separated at Birth Reunite

Courtesy of Oliver and Kinnon Foley

ByGENEVIEVE SHAW BROWN

December 27, 2017, 5:29 AM

 -- 2017 was a tumultuous year by any standards.

But despite a charged political environment, tragedy and sadness, there have been great stories of inspiration and hope. We covered many of them at ABC News and are proud of the joy and hope they brought of readers and viewers.

Of all the inspirational stories we reported, there are a few that stand out. We hope you enjoy revisiting them as much as we did.

In no particular order:

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Teen with autism has 100 4-legged guests at pug birthday party

Andrew Vaughan said the dogs made him "so happy."

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Dad runs Boston Marathon to honor unborn daughter with Down syndrome

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Photo shoots capture experiences of families of terminally ill children

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Girl with rare, severe face cancer sparks emotion in 'hope' photo campaign

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Grandmother with Alzheimer's recalls childhood song while comforting newborn

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Homeless veteran who received over $360K now wants to pay it forward, 'I just want to do the right thing'

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After man proposed marriage to his girlfriend, he proposed fatherhood to her daughter

Grant Tribbett proposed to his girlfriend Cassandra Reschar and her 5-year-old daughter, Adrianna, on May 27, 2017.
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