Every day, Boys Town National Hotline crisis counselors answer calls from people in need. Go inside one call that helped save a young man’s life.

A family trip changed everything for six-year-old Gavin. After doctors discovered a brain tumor, her family’s search for answers led them to Boys Town.

A daughter’s discovery of a treasured photo reveals how Father Flanagan’s kindness during his 1946 Ireland visit left a lasting impact.

Boys Town was honored to receive the Father Edward J. Flanagan Human Dignity Award from the Ancient Order of Hibernians during its 2026 National Convention in Omaha

Remi and Amelia were both diagnosed with SMA as newborns. Early treatment at Boys Town National Research Hospital gave them the chance to grow, play and thrive.

At 79, Boys Town alumnus John Schmit continues competing in wheelchair basketball, carrying the resilience, perseverance and competitive spirit he built at Boys Town.

As we reach the halfway point of 2026, we’re proud to reflect on the milestones, impact, and stories of hope that have shaped our year so far.

Rooted in his father’s Boys Town experience, Joe Wherry II grew up with a strong sense of family, resilience, and service that shaped his own life and career.