Good News Notes: “While rescuing a bald eagle with a fatal shotgun wound was an act of human kindness, so is raising the money to pay for its medical bills at a nonprofit wildlife rehab center.” “Dorothy Pierini-Rodgers, 61, and her husband, Bill Rodgers, of Blairsville donated about $1,660 of $2,1660 raised through a GoFundMe…
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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…
Jared Leto donates to families in need for the #Goodthingschallenge and calls on Cara Delevigne
Good News Notes: “He was marked as having donated $5,000 to each fundraiser, while asking his friends to do something good as well. “ ‘Zaid survived [severe] burns as a two year old when his bed accidentally caught fire, ‘ the 30 Seconds to Mars crooner wrote of his first donation. ‘The funds will be…
Clinton-Dix giving back to Chicago community
Good News Notes: “Clinton-Dix, who has scored the Bears’ only defensive touchdown so far this season, hosted his first fundraising event in the Chicago area Monday night at Dave & Buster’s in Vernon Hills. “An Evening of Fun & Games with Ha Ha Clinton-Dix” supported the Ha Ha’s HERO Foundation. “ “Attendees enjoyed a night…
Horses saved this mother-son duo after devastating loss
Good News Notes: After losing their husband/father, this mother and son turned to equine (horse) therapy to deal with their grief. They found such positive experiences and results they started their own equine therapy program to help others who have lost a spouse or parent. In addition to equine therapy, they also offer “workshops and…
Hungry Hearts brings in $127k for SF School District
Good News Notes: “It’s been just over a month since the Hungry Hearts fundraiser at the Barrel House restaurant in Sioux Falls.” “Now, we know just how successful the third annual event was: $127,000 raised for the Sioux Falls School District, according to Barrel House owner and Hungry Hearts founder Mark Fonder.” “Fonder explains that…
Veteran hiking from Ground Zero to Florida for awareness about veteran suicide sets world record
Good News Notes: One man is hiking from ground zero to Florida to raise awareness about veteran suicide. He hikes 22 miles a day to bring attention to the 22 veterans that commit suicide every day. While stopped at an Old Dominion football game he also set the world record for fastest mile wearing a…
Grassroots volunteers help disabled veteran remove diseased trees
Good News Notes: “Kompara’s wife, Denise, had planted the two pine trees and four redwoods 20 years ago when the couple first bought the home, nurturing them from five-gallon plants.” “Almost two weeks earlier city code enforcement officers had tagged the diseased trees, which had earlier suffered from the drought and have never been able…
Ride to the Wall at National Memorial Arboretum attracts 7,000 bikers
Good News Notes: “The 12th annual Ride to the Wall has taken place at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.” “Riders arrive in convoy, after leaving one of 11 designated start locations around the country, with the flag carrying party leaving from Drayton Manor.” “To date, more than £941,000 has been raised by the event…
Local teen siblings break ground on another ‘Miracle’
Good News Notes: A pair of young siblings “have bonded in their passion for building homes for families that are living in extreme poverty.” Daniella has “committed to heading up the building of at least one home per year, starting with fundraising the $16,000 to build a fully furnished home with running water and electricity.”…