Good News Notes: “Now, a statewide organization is recognizing his strength, compassion, and perseverance. From hiking 7,000 feet up Tehachapi Mountain to skiing down the slopes, 32-year-old Burriel has taken his life back after almost losing it seven years ago. ‘They gave me a 30% chance to survive my accident,’ Burriel says. Burriel was forced…
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Survivor raises awareness of ovarian cancer
Good News Notes: “A Wareham woman is working to raise awareness of ovarian cancer this month. Susan Grebber is herself a survivor of ovarian cancer, a disease she said nearly killed her. “I was lucky to survive it, I really was,”he said. Grebber was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after at least one doctor confused her…
Teacher cares for student’s newborn brother, mom has coronavirus
Good News Notes: “An elementary school teacher in Connecticut says she is taking care of a newborn baby boy after getting a phone call from a student’s mother who was eight months pregnant, when she was hospitalized suddenly with Covid-19 symptoms. Baby Neysel turned 1-month-old over the weekend, but his parents, Zully and Marvin, have…
Heart attack survivor says knowledge of heart disease saved her life
Good News Notes: “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. In February we celebrate American Heart Month. The saying goes, ‘You don’t know what you don’t know.’ For Judi King, knowledge about a problem she thought she’d never have likely saved her life. ‘I didn’t have high cholesterol…
‘A very good boy’: Cancer survivor dog will promote animal health in $6 million Super Bowl ad
Good News Notes: “David MacNeil, the CEO who spent millions on a Super Bowl ad with his dog Scout, says he hopes the pricey spot will save lives instead of just sell products. After Scout collapsed from an uncommon heart tumor last summer, MacNeil was given heartbreaking news. The golden retriever was diagnosed with cancer,…
Breast cancer survivor Shannen Doherty is on a mission to convince women to get screenings
Good News Notes: “In California alone, the American Cancer Society estimates close to 28,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This comes at a time when many women are struggling with access to care.” “Actress and activist Shannen Doherty is doing her part to combat that in light of her own experience with breast…
Breast cancer survivor says fitness was key to her recovery
Good News Notes: “Donna Hopkins has survived breast cancertwice and lost part of her left leg due to an unrelated blood clot. But none of those trials has slowed her down. In fact, this lifelong athlete went on to become a competitive rower — and now she’s even thinking about trying ice hockey.” “I tell…
2K Announces $500,000 Donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®
Good New Notes: “2K today announced that the Company will donate $500,000 to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) as the culmination of a partnership and fan activation surrounding the launch of WWE® 2K20 earlier this fall.” “The donation will support breakthrough blood cancer research to advance lifesaving treatments and critical support for patients and their…
Mom With Cancer Finds Angel Behind Act Of Kindness In Diner
Good News Notes: ” Sunday was a good day for Amy Pettenato, a mom who’s been fighting a fierce battle with breast cancer. Sunday, she got the chance to spend some quality time with her husband Mike and daughter Angelina at the Metropolis Diner in Medford. But what happened next is an extraordinary story that…
7Everyday Hero: Cancer survivor gives hearts of hope to those still in the fight
Good News Notes: “Willard needed her pillow in 2015 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Following her double mastectomy, nurse navigator Ellen Buchannan gave her the pillow gift.” “It’s why she started JWill Pink Village. To date, the nonprofit has sent 2,500 pillows to people battling breast cancer across the country.” “How it works,…