Good News Notes: “A couple who met while undergoing treatment for the same type of cancer have a become viral sensation after sharing their heartwarming story as part of Twitter’s recent ‘how it started/how it’s going‘ trend. Molly Gorczyca and Ryan Smith tell PEOPLE they never expected to receive such an overwhelmingly positive response to Gorczyca’s Oct. 12…
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911 complaint turns into outpouring of donations for Food Bank for the Heartland
Good News Notes: “What started out as a 911 complaint about long lines at a food pantry creating a ‘hazard,’ has turned into an outpouring of support and donations to Food Bank for the Heartland. Food banks have seen an uptick in demand since March. The pandemic has increased food insecurity all over, including in…
Best bro, best friend, best man: Minnesota brothers’ sweet moment goes viral
Good News Notes: “You may have already seen this sweet video of two brothers who call Mankato home. Will Claussen asked his brother, Henry, to be his best man. The Claussens say they had no idea the video would get so much attention. On Friday, KEYC News Now reporter Lauren Andrego had the chance to talk to the three…
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger announce birth of daughter with sweet photo
Good News Notes: “Actor Chris Pratt and author Katherine Schwarzenegger announced the birth of their first child together on Monday on social media — and shared a sweet photo with their new baby girl. The couple said they named their daughter Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt. ‘We couldn’t be happier. Both mom and baby are doing…
Happy reunion: Woman gets back stolen teddy bear with late mom’s voice note recorded in it
Good News Notes: “A woman finally got back her stolen teddy bear which had her late mother’s voice message recorded in it. And, the internet is crying happy tears. Mara Soriano’s backpack was stolen in Vancouver, Canada, a few days back and it also contained the special teddy bear. When pressed, the soft toy would…
Duchess Meghan Donates $10,000 to Cookery Charity Supporting Refugees & Asylum Seekers
Good News Notes: “Meghan Markle has made a significant donation to aid refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers in the United Kingdom. Sharing the news on Twitter, MigratefulUK wrote, ‘We’re so excited to share that we have received a donation of £8000 from The Royal Foundation on behalf of The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle! We are…
Stranger takes the only picture of couple getting married on Brooklyn Bridge
Good News Notes: “Newlyweds have been sent stunning photographs of their sunset wedding – after a stranger took pictures and tracked them down on Twitter. Nevona Friedman, 26, captured the moment the couple exchanged vows with no witnesses on Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday evening. She was on a stroll with her boyfriend at around 8pm when…
Robin Williams’ daughter celebrated dad’s 69th birthday by donating to homeless shelters
Good News Notes: “On what would’ve been Robin Williams’ 69th birthday, his daughter honored her comedian father by donating money to homeless shelters. Zelda Williams donated $69.69 on Tuesday to several groups in San Francisco and Los Angeles, noting that her father had been a passionate supporter of organizations that help the homeless.” “Today would’ve been…
Greta Thunberg wins Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, will donate money
Good News Notes: “Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg is pledging to donate $1.15 million she’s won in prize money to groups working to fight climate change. Thunberg was selected to win the inaugural Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity from 136 nominees from 46 different countries, the foundation said in a statement. She was chosen because of the way she “has…
Inside Start Small, Jack Dorsey’s $1 billion philanthropy experiment
Good News Notes: “Billionaires are notoriously bad at something that should be quite easy: giving away their money. In the pantheon of the ultra-rich, Jack Dorsey, as the world’s 410th-wealthiest person, is hardly the stingiest offender. But he has now kick-started one of the most radical experiments in this era of historic income inequality — whether it…