Good News Notes: “Actor and activist James Cromwell continues to give animals a voice, this time by helping Asiatic black bears and sun bears leave bile farms for a life of freedom. Cromwell is working with Animals Asia to raise awareness about the sanctuary the charity is building in Vietnam, which is designed to comfortably hold and care…
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Man blind for 40 years partially regains sight with new gene therapy: “A major breakthrough”
Good News Notes: “Scientists for the very first time say they have partially restored the vision of a man who has been blind for 40 years — and they did it using algae proteins. It marks a major milestone in the treatment of genetic blindness. In a breakthrough study published this week in the journal Nature Medicine,…
Rare Texas blind salamanders are ‘doing well’ after hatching at zoo for first time
Good News Notes: “Three Texas blind salamanders have hatched at San Antonio Zoo, marking the first time ever that the zoo has been able to breed the endangered species. The San Marcos pool of the Edwards Aquifer is the only place where Texas blind salamanders live in the wild. They are blind amphibians that rely…
ReelAbilities festival returns to foster acceptance
Good News Notes: “The power of the arts and conversation to move people of every stripe will be on full display soon as the ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival returns for an eighth year. The citywide event, which includes some pre-festival happenings and unfolds in earnest Feb. 11-20 at multiple locations, presents film screenings,…
500-pound blind pig named Oscar relocates to Chesterfield animal rescue
Good News Notes: “Chesterfield County animal control stepped in to help an overweight pig find a new home. It’s been a long week for Oscar the pig. ‘He’s just a big ole’ chunk of love,’ owner of Loving Acres Rachael Loving said. The 500-pound hunk is from Roanoke and is getting used to his new…
Born blind, high school football announcer inspires crowd, teaches lessons in perseverance
Good News Notes: “When Christ Presbyterian Academy had an opening earlier this year, Gordon Mote was a perfect fit, thanks to a resume that Harry Carry could not have better designed himself.” “I had done some radio back in the day,” said Mote, who was being modest by failing to mention his Academy of Country…
'She has a heart of gold': St. Louis woman helps Ugandan nurse pen pal see again.
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/woman-helps-ugandan-nurse-pen-pal-see-again/63-1078ee75-6041-418b-bdc9-d16ce17c06ab
Kazoo, A Blind And Deaf Dog, Finds A Forever Home At A Northwest Wisconsin Animal Sanctuary
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2019/04/09/wisconsin-human-society-finds-home-kazoo-blind-deaf-dog-animal-sanctuary-star-prairie/3410012002/
A Great Example
http://www.foxla.com/news/local-news/blind-teen-using-fitness-as-a-way-to-build-the-life-he-wants-and-inspire-others