Good News Notes: “The NBA All-Star Game was exciting for all fans thanks to a new format they’d be interested to see expanded. No one was more excited, though, than two groups of Chicago school kids who were not only in attendance but were rooting to win thousands of dollars in donations as handpicked charitable beneficiaries….
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WR Juwan Johnson using NFL combine to raise money for charity
Good News Notes: “One former Oregon wide receiver is using the NFL Combine to give back to a charity that means a lot to him. Wideout Juwan Johnson announced this week that he’ll be using the NFL Combine Bench press to help pledge donations to Uplifting Athletes, a charity that assists the rare diseases community. Johnson…
Seventeen pets find forever homes in Jackson County Animal Shelter drive
Good News Notes: “Every day is a good day to adopt an animal. It was extra special Sunday at the Jackson County Animal Shelter because adoption was free for the first 20 pets through the Adoption Ever After drive, courtesy of the Hallmark Channel as part of its national effort and Sparklight.“ View the whole…
Dual transplant patient makes donation to Ronald McDonald House
Good News Notes: “After receiving a dual organ transplant at Mayo Clinic, a man from the Washington, D.C. area and his wife are showing their gratitude. The couple, Ronald and Joanna High, made a donation to the Ronald McDonald House Friday morning. They have been staying in Rochester since early October, 2019. Ronald had been…
Xbox is matching donations to OSD, a charity that helps military veterans transition to civilian life | GamesRadar+
Good News Notes: “Xbox has announced it’s matching charitable donations to OSD, an organization focused on helping active and non-active military veterans through community engagement. The console manufacturer will match every dollar up to $250K between now and the end of March. OSD was established in 2010 in an effort to aid those in the…
Justin Bieber Donates to Chinese Charity for Coronavirus
Good News Notes: “Justin Bieber is doing his part to assist in battling the worldwide coronavirus outbreak. On Thursday, the “Intentions” singer shared an intimate clip on Instagram addressing the global virus, revealing that he made a donation to a Chinese charity amid the crisis.” View the whole story here: https://people.com/health/justin-bieber-donates-chinese-charity-coronavirus-aid/
Lowe’s donates over $24,000 for sustainable community garden at PSJA ISD school
Good News Notes: “A donation of over $24,000 by Lowe’s Home Improvement will help students at one Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District campus learn more about conservation. Buell Central Campus received two grants totaling $24,500. According to Buell Central Social Studies Teacher Stacey Proctor, the project was inspired by a lesion on the ‘Homestead Act…