Good News Notes: “Grammy-winning singer James Taylor and his wife, Kim, have donated $1 million to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston to help with its battle against the spread of the new coronavirus. The gift announced Tuesday will help the hospital direct resources where the need is greatest, whether purchasing supplies and equipment, repurposing space,…
Month: March 2020
Before Minnesota animal shelter temporarily halts adoptions, hundreds of pets find new homes
Good News Notes: “As Minnesota residents hunker down for another week of social distancing, some of them will be sharing their home with a new cat or dog — pet adoptions that may benefit other animals in the weeks to come. On Sunday, the Twin Cities’ Animal Humane Society began a temporary closure to the public…
N.J. newspaper delivery guy becomes coronavirus ‘godsend’ with extraordinary act of kindness
Good News Notes: “This all started with a newspaper that landed a few feet shy of its intended target. Greg Dailey has delivered several newspapers in Mercer County for almost a quarter century, and while he does his best to get them where his customers want, his right arm is shot from years of heaving them…
Florida couple cancels wedding, gets married on Facebook live
Good News Notes: “One Tampa Bay area bride and groom decided to get creative with their nuptials after learning that their March 21 wedding date would have to wait. ‘It’s crazy times right now. With everything going on, it was still important for us to do the ceremony,’ Madeline Beck said. Beck and her now-husband…
Horse that gave birth to identical twins defies 1million-1 odds after giving birth to second set
Good News Notes: “When Tania Mackee’s horse gave birth to healthy identical twins she could not believe her luck. But now, just 18 months on, the breeder has been left astounded after the same mare defied odds of around 1million to one to deliver a second set of twins. Born almost a fortnight ago at…
St. Amant woman stitching together acts of kindness
Good News Notes: “One teacher and mother of two is using her labor of love to serve the community. Tara Whiteside’s passion for sewing has come in handy during the COVID-19 outbreak now that healthcare professionals are in need of facemasks. ‘I just want kids to be protected, people working, doctors, nurses. This can cover their masks…
Press release: D-backs to donate $550,000 to community for emergency relief efforts
Good News Notes: “The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation announced the donation of $550,000 to Arizona-based non-profit organizations that will immediately assist in helping those most vulnerable during the current national emergency. ‘Over the past 10 days, we have watched the heroic efforts of so many Arizonans who are helping those in need – from medical professionals…
Half of Britain’s best-loved butterfly species see numbers increase
Good News Notes: “Hopeful springtime news has arrived – butterfly numbers are rising. Last year was their most prolific since 1997, with more than half of species seeing a population increase. The number of red admirals tripled, figures from the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme show. There were almost 12 times more painted ladies and more…
One man is giving back to the Memphis community during the coronavirus outbreak
Good News Notes: “The coronavirus pandemic has left many without jobs and wondering how they’ll take care of their families. Larry Hunter has a love for the city of Memphis and was motivated to deliver a truck full of food, water, and other items to help those in need. While driving around Memphis, Hunter said…
Devin Booker Tips Off Twitch Fundraising Campaign with $100,000 Donation in Support Of COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Good News Notes: “Given the unprecedented and constantly-evolving situation surrounding the effects of COVID-19 on our community and beyond, Devin Booker, in partnership with Phoenix Suns Charities, will raise money through livestreaming on Twitch to support non-profits that best serve the needs of the most vulnerable in the community. An avid gamer and NBA All-Star,…