Good News Notes: “A Northeast Arkansas man made a donation that saved the life of a child, but it all came as a surprise. The Monette native and recent Arkansas State University graduate is now a lifesaver. Dax Hurst registered with the DKMS stem cellcenter his freshman year at ASU. He knew about the organization and…
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Nonni’s Biscotti and Celebrity Mom Haylie Duff Encourage Consumers to Host “Dip and Donate” Parties to Support the Fight Against Childhood Cancer
Good News Notes: “Nonni’s Foods LLC (Nonni’s), North America’s leading artisan baker, is celebrating a continued partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) by launching its Dip and Donate campaign on International Childhood Cancer Day (Feb. 15, 2020). Nonni’s and actress Haylie Duff are inviting fans to host their own Dip and Donate parties and drive donations by showcasing how they entertain…
Family dog helps protect young lost child
Good News Notes: “The 911 Call came in around noon on Tuesday from a mother after she noticed her 3-year-old son was missing. Suwannee County Sheriff Sam St. John explained, ‘you could naturally tell she was upset and claimed that her 3-year-old son was missing, that he was playing in the front yard with some…
How a hug can help your child
Good News Notes: “According to Emily Mudd, PhD, of Cleveland Clinic Children’s, when we hug our children, it actually helps them regulate their emotions and helps their brains develop. ‘We know that even from the moment we’re born, that touch, physical touch, attention, and hugs, are so very important for both nervous system regulation, and brain…
First responder couple has a passion for helping others together
Good News Notes: “Being married to a first responder is tough — especially when both spouses work as first responders and juggle a career, marriage, family, and a personal life. For Anaheim Fire & Rescue Firefighter Paramedic Jason Helms and Anaheim Police Department Dispatcher Jillian Helms, working as first responders has an advantage.” “In this…
Child Advocacy Center Receives $400K Matching Donation For Capital Campaign
Good News Notes: “Before Junk Yard Dog came to the Child Advocacy Center in Gainesville, he often acted out and abruptly left school to escape anything that made him feel unsafe. Now, the 12-year-old boy greets and gives tours to children who are new to the center. Junk Yard Dog is a child abuse victim,…
St. Jude mom works to end childhood cancer: her dying daughter’s wish
Good News Notes: Girl’s dying wish was to raise money to end childhood cancer, not just for the children but to make sure no parents had to face what her parents were facing. St. Jude’s has raised the childhood cancer survival rate to 80%. “At St. Jude, families never receive a bill for travel, food…