WATCH: Heartwarming Hospital Ceremony Lets Dying Mom See Her Son Graduate

February 7, 2013 Subscribe · Forward WATCH: Heartwarming Hospital Ceremony Lets Dying Mom See Her Son Graduate Ben Linnabary fulfilled his mother's dying wish by graduating from high school in a ceremony at her Ohio hospital bedside, as shown in a touching YouTube video uploaded on Feb. 3. (Watch above.) Jennifer Linnabary passed away the day after the ceremony, Cincinnati.com reported. She was 52. The mother had battled a blood cancer called mantle cell lymphoma for four years, and as her condition worsened, family members and the local school district quickly arranged a special ceremony for Feb. 2 at University of Cincinnati Hospital, ABC News wrote. Linnabary's daughter, Becca Asimus, told the network that watching Ben graduate was their mother's final wish after she survived long enough to see Becca get married last summer. Barking Squirrel Media shot the segment from the perspective of the mother, as 18-year-old senior Ben received his diploma from Colerain Township's Colerain High School. (He will march with his classmates and receive another diploma in June.) Asimus told ABC that, although her mom was unable to open her eyes, Jennifer Linnabary could still experience the moment. As the rapidly circulating footage shows, Ben threw his cap into the air and tearfully told Jennifer, "I graduated, mom." Continue reading... Just A Couple Of Sheepdogs, Hangin' Out 6-Year-Old's Love Note To Mom Is Adorable Disabled Kitten Gets Awesome Surprise From High School Students WATCH: Janitor's Shocking Discovery In Casino Restroom WATCH: 5-Year-Old Born Without Fingers Gets Robohand WATCH: Mom Hears Her 8-Year-Old Son's Voice For The First Time Tiny Pig With Toy Wheelchair Is Unbearably Cute WATCH: Unique Hospital Ceremony Fulfills Mom's Dying Wish Tiny Pig With Toy Wheelchair Is Unbearably Cute WATCH: Unique Hospital Ceremony Fulfills Mom's Dying Wish WATCH: Mom Hears Her 8-Year-Old Son's Voice For The First Time ENGY ABDELKADER Dialogue Through Arts: American Muslims Face Intolerance, Cope Creatively Time and again, while engaging with Muslim youth at schools, universities and community forums, a common anecdotal thread characterizing their ultimate educational experience is underreported bias-based bullying and otherwise discriminatory incidents at school. Hence, the need for dialogue. Continue reading... JOHN F. GRAY Snug Vest Is Therapeutic, Stylish Hug For Kids With Autism While volunteering and working with autistic children, Lisa Fraser noticed one of the key therapeutic devices of the day was, in her eyes, really ugly. The weighted vests was like slapping a label on kids and saying "Hey, look at me! I'm different." She believed that bringing a better design and even some style into these kids' lives, was an endeavour worth pursuing. Continue reading... MARK RUBINSTEIN The Gift Facing the challenges and fears of this past year has brought us closer. We see each day together as a gift. Our appreciation of the simple things of life is heightened, whether it's a moment shared watching our dogs play, or the enjoyment taken in a meal before the fireplace. Continue reading... MARCUS BRIGHT A Beacon of Excellence in Urban Education on the West Side of Chicago In 2010, FIMS was the only school in the state of Illinois to achieve the 90 percent minority, 90 percent poverty, 90 percent meeting or exceeding on the state assessment distinction. Continue reading... MOLLY HAHN Buddha Doodle -- 'Root of the Heart'  Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here Unsubscribe here.