Good News Notes: “The National Zoo announced Tuesday it has welcomed Fleck and Poe, two emperor tamarins, who both sport long white whiskers. Fleck is the older brother at 2 ½ years old, and he has slightly bushier whiskers. Poe is 1 ½ years old with what the zoo described as a smaller, pointier mustache.”…
Month: October 2019
Kane Brown baby: Country star Kane Brown and wife Katelyn Jae welcome first child
Good News Notes: “Country music singer Kane Brown announced the birth of his first child with wife Katelyn Brown in an Instagram post Wednesday. The baby girl is named Kingsley Rose Brown, according to the post.” “Brown announced the pregnancy via Instagram in April with a photo of an ultrasound. “It’s been so hard keeping this…
Frightland endeavors to scare leukemia out of existence
Good News Notes: “One of the nation’s top haunted attractions welcomes tens of thousands of visitors annually, with part of the money they spend earmarked to support leukemia research in Delaware.” “With eight haunted attractions and a carnival-style playground, Frightland has been ranked in the Top 10 haunted attractions in the country by national media outlets…
‘RHONJ’ alum Dina Manzo says husband Dave Cantin is leukemia free
Good News Notes: “Dina Manzo and husband Dave Cantin have several reasons to celebrate this weekend. “ “The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” alum posted a sweet birthday tribute to Cantin on Saturday to celebrate his 40th. And she added some happy news: He’s cancer-free. “ “Cantin returned to work in seven days. A few…
A New York studio is offering ‘Puppy Pilates’ to raise money for veterans who can’t afford to train a service dog
Good News Notes: “What’s more relaxing than a healthy dose of pilates … and puppies? A pilates studio in upstate New York is now offering ‘Puppy Pilates,’ a class where for $25, you can do pilates while playing with puppies.” “While exercising with furry friends should be enough for most animal lovers, this unique pilates…
Actor John Krasinski raises $500K for Boston-based cancer charity
Good News Notes: ” Actor John Krasinski celebrated his 40th birthday by helping raise more than a half-million dollars for a Boston-based charity near and dear to his heart.” “The Newton native posted a video on Twitter and Instagram on his birthday, October 20, begging his fans and fellow celebrities for donations to Family Reach,…
76ers’ Tobias Harris donates $1M to 9 charities through ‘community draft’
Good News Notes: “After agreeing to return to the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent this summer, Tobias Harris wanted to find a way to make an impact in the city he now will be calling home for the foreseeable future.” “He wound up creating a unique way to do so, which he unveiled Tuesday afternoon: donating a…
Rare Bangladesh crocodile lays eggs in new hope for species
Good News Notes: “A rare river-dwelling crocodile has started to lay eggs after being paired with an introduced male, Bangladesh conservationists said Sunday, raising hopes a successful hatching could save the critically endangered species from extinction.” “The South Asian nation, with its vast network of rivers, was once a key habitat for the gharial, a…
7Everyday Hero: Cancer survivor gives hearts of hope to those still in the fight
Good News Notes: “Willard needed her pillow in 2015 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Following her double mastectomy, nurse navigator Ellen Buchannan gave her the pillow gift.” “It’s why she started JWill Pink Village. To date, the nonprofit has sent 2,500 pillows to people battling breast cancer across the country.” “How it works,…
Warriors on Water, more than breast cancer survivor team
Good News Notes: “Warriors on Water have been competing in Dragon Boat racing for 10 years.” “The team brings together many women who’ve never played a sport but all share a similar battle.” “The Warriors On Water—are the only Central Florida team and they want to represent their hometown—as they dart off into Turkey Lake…