Therapy dog brings comfort to ER doctors on the frontlines

Good News Notes: “Heroes come in all shapes and sizes — this one just happens to have four legs and a furry coat. Wynn, a service dog in training, is bringing joy and comfort to the medical staff on the front lines of the coronavirus fight in Denver. The one-year-old yellow Labrador serves up cuddles…

James Taylor and his wife donate $1M to Boston hospital

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,…

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…

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…

Arthur Blank donates to provide aid for those affected by COVID-19.

 Good News Notes: “Arthur Blank – owner of the NFL Atlanta Falcons and MLS Atlanta United – pledged $5.4 million to support those affected by the COVID-19 global pandemic.” “His donation will go to the Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund established by United Way of Greater Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta,…

Public debut without public for polar bear cubs at Dutch zoo

 Good News Notes: “A pair of twin polar bear cubs have made their public debut at a Dutch zoo — but without the public because of coronavirus restrictions. There was no sign of social distancing between the three-and-a-half-month-old cubs and their mother as they cautiously ventured out of the maternity den at the Ouwehands Zoo…