Good News Notes: “Thousands of toys were donated to the Banner Children’s at Desert on Wednesday as part of the Armer Foundation’s annual toy drive to help families and children who face extreme medical conditions. Two large box trucks full of toys were dropped off at the hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit in Mesa. The estimate…
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This 10-Year-Old Texas Boy Is On A Mission To Feed And Educate Others
Good News Notes: “A 10-year-old Texas boy is on a mission to spread kindness through his charitable endeavors, Yahoo! Life reports. Orion Jean first began his mission last year when his elementary school Teacher suggested the then 9-year-old enter the National Kindness Speech Contest. “I decided that I was just going to give it a shot and…
Inside Out: The Richard Gardner Toy Drive and Toys 4 Autism; Karate students raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Good News Notes: “Amid all the holiday shopping hustle and bustle that will soon be upon us, we recognize sadly, there are some children who won’t be opening up toys on Christmas morning.” “Thankfully, toy drives help fill the need and there are several that are within easy reach.” “For starters, The Richard Gardner Jr….
Spirit employees kick off holiday giving campaign with toy run
Good News Notes: “Employees at Spirit AeroSystems volunteered to ride their motorcycles from the Wichita campus to collect toys and money for The Salvation Army.” “More than 100 motorcycles revved their engines in order to give back to the community.” “Last year, the company raised about $60,000 to support nearly 100 local families.” View the…
Family keeps daughter’s memory alive through annual toy donation
Good News Notes: “Kasey Burleson’s family is keeping her legacy alive. The Worthington High School junior died in a car accident in 2005.” “Her family started a toy drive in her honor. This year’s event was held Saturday. The family said they keep organizing the toy drive because it’s what Kasey would have wanted.” “When…