Good News Notes: “Ellen DeGeneres made a generous donation to a group of nurses who rode out Hurricane Ida at Ochsner Baptist Hospital in New Orleans. The four nurses, Paula, Kimberly, Kristi and Michelle were of the 65 nurses who chose to stay during the storm to care for the babies in the NICU. They…
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Ellen applauds H-E-B’s $1 million donation to Texas food banks in storm aftermath
Good News Notes: “H-E-B is supporting the Texas food banks residents are leaning on in the wake of recent winter weather. The Texas grocery chain announced a $1 million donation on Wednesday to support 18 food banks in Texas as the state recovers from a week-long winter and utility crisis which left residents cold, hungry…
Celebrities call for donations to aid Navajo Nation in COVID-19 response
Good News Notes: “Tribal leaders issued a call for medical volunteers and additional donations of personal protective equipment Wednesday as COVID-19 continued its spread across the Navajo Nation. A celebrity-studded public service announcement by Protect the Sacred – a grassroots group organized in response to the growing COVID-19 crisis on the Navajo Nation – called for…
Thanks to the All In Challenge, Celebrities Are Changing Lives Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak
Good News Notes: “Celebrities are quite literally going all in to help others amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Since April 14, stars have been participating in the All In Challenge to raise money for those struggling with food insecurity. The digital fundraiser was started by sports retail company Fanatics and will benefit hunger relief…
Willie McDonald hailed as a hero for saving lives during Jonesboro tornado
Good News Notes: “Willie McDonald and his family were on their way to his cousin’s house when the tornado touched down in Jonesboro. The EF-3 ripped through several businesses in town including Academy Sports & Outdoors. Willie’s quick thinking and courage is credited with saving several lives. ‘We were on Race Street at the red…
Celebs Send Love to Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson After Coronavirus News
Good News Notes: “Wishing them well. Reese Witherspoon, Tim Allen and more stars extended thoughts and prayers to Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson after news broke that the pair had tested positive for COVID-19. The beloved Toy Story actor, 63, confirmed via Instagram on Wednesday, March 11, that he and his wife, also 63, had been diagnosed with coronavirus while in Australia….
Secret agents of kindness recognized
Good News Notes: “An Omaha mom won tickets to the Ellen TV show after she was nominated for the One Million Acts of Good campaign. Jessica Rempe is a mother of four children, a speech pathologist and a ‘secret agent.’ ‘We’re teaching our children about empathy and giving them the chance to be in someone’s…
Actor John Krasinski raises $500K for Boston-based cancer charity
Good News Notes: ” Actor John Krasinski celebrated his 40th birthday by helping raise more than a half-million dollars for a Boston-based charity near and dear to his heart.” “The Newton native posted a video on Twitter and Instagram on his birthday, October 20, begging his fans and fellow celebrities for donations to Family Reach,…
John Cena Donating Up to $1 Million to Veteran-Focused Charity
Good News Notes: “Making a difference! John Cena announced his plans to donate up to $1 million to the FitOps FoundationOpens a New Window. during the Monday, September 30, episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” “According to FitOps Foundation’s website, the nonprofit, which is powered by PerfomixOpens a New Window., trains and certifies veterans as elite personal trainers.” 20 veterans…
Florida researchers find success breeding colorful aquarium fish
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