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The documentary film "A Miracle A Day," is an uplifting testament to the human spirit and it's capacity to surmount obstacles and transcend adversity. It is a portrayal of All Bengal Women's Union Welfare Home For Girls in Kolkata (Calcutta), India, which is a progressive present-day example of the older institutions depicted in the highly acclaimed film "Lion", whose story also took place in Kolkata. The home was founded in 1932 for women and girls to have a place of refuge from brothels, trafficking, poverty and abandonment. Today it is still thriving with residents ranging from one day old through their nineties. All Bengal Women's Union provides food, clothing, shelter, education and vocational training for 150 to 200 girls, young women, elderly and care for babies as well. The staff, many of whom are volunteers, show heartfelt and relentless dedication to helping every person become the best they can be.

In the aftermath of the 2006 war, the Beirut Marathon Association chose not to cancel their event, but rather to hold it as a testament to Lebanese resilience. Despite devastation and political upheaval, the marathon took place with 22,000 people, in solidarity, running or walking the 5 km, 10 km and 42 km races with 'For the Love of Lebanon' as the theme.