Good News Notes: “A face that’s familiar to Philadelphia sports fans is behind a charity that is giving back to those on the front lines of this pandemic while also supporting local businesses. You could say that Leslie Gudel wears many hats. For 25 years she worked as a sports broadcaster, transitioned to real estate,…
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Ron Rivera held a yard sale to say goodbye to Panthers fans
Good News Notes: “Yard sales are held to get rid of things that are no longer needed or to make money on items that just aren’t being used anymore. Usually, it’s junk from the basement or childhood toys that have been outgrown. But sometimes it’s even more meaningful. Perhaps nothing better epitomizes that than the…
Philadelphia Zoo welcomes adorable sloth bear cub
Good News Notes: “There is a new addition to the Philadelphia Zoo! The zoo announced an adorable sloth bear cub was born on December 11 – the first healthy sloth bear born at the zoo since 1997. The cub belongs to the zoo’s 7-year-old Kaylya and 6-year old Bhalu.” View the whole story here: https://6abc.com/pets-animals/philadelphia-zoo-welcomes-adorable-sloth-bear-cub/5834364/
Ben Simmons’ First 3-Pointer Leads to Reddit Donation Spree
Good News Notes: “He did it. Ben Simmons hit a regular season three-pointer on Wednesday night against the Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers fans are so happy, they’re donating their hard earned money to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.” “It all started with Sixers’ reddit member u/mikeb32 starting the thread pledging to donate to CHOP if…
Zach Ertz helps donate $30,000 worth of sports gear to Chester youth athletics group
Good News Notes: “In partnership with several local Dunkin’ Donuts shops, Ertz announced a $30,000 donation of sports gear to the Chester Panthers Youth Empowerment and Athletic Association. He visited kids and parents involved in the association, which is run by volunteers. The association has been receiving donations from Dunkin’ Philly as a part of…
76ers’ Tobias Harris donates $1M to 9 charities through ‘community draft’
Good News Notes: “After agreeing to return to the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent this summer, Tobias Harris wanted to find a way to make an impact in the city he now will be calling home for the foreseeable future.” “He wound up creating a unique way to do so, which he unveiled Tuesday afternoon: donating a…
Tennessee schoolkids hold toy drive for classmate who lost everything in house fire
Good News Notes: “Philadelphia is a town of about 700 people located approximately 40 miles southwest of Knoxville.” “A Tennessee boy who lost all of his belongings after a house fire received a welcome surprise Friday when his classmates presented him with the results of a secret toy drive they held.” “Among the new toys…
Act of Kindness: 9-year-old boy gives away foul ball at Phillies game
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