Good News Notes: “The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has four new Asian small-clawed otter pups running around their facility. The adorable little otters — two males and two females — were born on Dec. 28 but had been kept behind the scenes with the rest of their family to give them time to grow and…
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Texas Roadhouse server’s act of kindness goes viral | firstcoastnews.com
Good News Notes: “Amanda May rounded the corner of her section at Texas Roadhouse off Blanding Boulevard. Tuesday night to look in a booth and see something that would change her mission in life. The Tennessee-native only recently moved to the Sunshine State, attending Florida State College at Jacksonville and working as a server at…
Pro wrestler, Love-Alive Charity founder helps Jacksonville homeless
Good News Notes: “NWA professional wrestler and founder of the Love-Alive Charity, Elijah Burke, hosted two events Saturday to help the homeless community in Downtown Jacksonville. During the day, more than 300 people lined up outside the Burger King on East State Street for the 8th Annual Love Drive. Volunteers handed out food, hygiene products…
America Is About To Get A Powerful Tool In The War On Cancer
Good News Notes: “America’s war on cancer is about to get another tool in its arsenal. The country’s first carbon ion therapy center to treat cancer is being built in collaboration with Hitachi on the campus of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. The cancer therapy treatment will be part of Mayo’s $233 million oncology…
Farah & Farah pledges $10,000 donation match for family of 3 with cancer. Here’s how you can help
Good News Notes: “A Jacksonville family is heading into the holiday season with three members fighting three different kinds of cancer.” “The Desclefs family owns and operates a French-American restaurant called theMagnificatCafe across from Hemming Plaza in downtown Jacksonville. With bills piling up, the dream restaurant they’ve owned and operated for 16 years has become harder…
Jacksonville, Clay generosity brings Christmas to needy families
Good News Notes: “Long lines form at the doors of the upcoming annual Christmas toy giveaways in Jacksonville and Clay County because those children’s parents are struggling.” “However, there is also a fortunate truth: As long as there are families in need, there will be people who want to help them.” “The Jacksonville event was…
Myles Jack, Jaguars donate toward utilities for elderly Jacksonville residents
Good News Notes: “The Jacksonville Jaguars and linebacker Myles Jack helped keep utilities on for several elderly Jacksonville residents this month.” “Per JEA’s official Twitter account, Jack and the Jaguars’ one-time donation was enough to pay electric and water bills for 31 elderly customers who were unable to pay their bills. The amount donated was not released, but…
Jacksonville Beach Publix employee honored after random act of kindness went viral
Good News Notes: “Earlier this month, a Jacksonville Beach Publix grocery store employee became a sort of local hero.” “He was caught on camera helping an elderly woman safely cross a busy intersection while carrying her groceries. “ “Now, he’s being recognized for his actions by his entire store and honored by the city for…
Breast cancer vaccine could be available in 8 years, says Mayo Clinic
Good News Notes: “A vaccine that prevents the recurrence and development of breast and ovarian cancers could become available in less than a decade, according to researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.” “The researchers developed an immunotherapy treatment that trains the immune system to recognize and kill breast cancer cells. Based on the…
Local band hosting benefit to help local singer and mother battling cancer
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