Good News Notes: In 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a police officer was shot in the head during an exchange of gunfire with a suspect. The officer had always considered John Cena one of his heroes. After acknowledging the officer’s story on the internet months before, Mr. Cena was finally able to actually pay the…
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Kindhearted stranger leaves touching note for another driver under their windscreen wipers
Good News Notes: Person finds note on windshield “offering the car owner advice to take a minute for themselves and included a $5 note for a hot drink. “ Driver posted pic of note to Facebook. Others were inspired to either borrow the idea or pay the kindness forward in others ways. View the whole…
We love this homecoming proposal between Down syndrome teens
Good News Notes: “David Matthew and Saris Marie, both of whom happen to have Down syndrome, met when they were just 3 years old in the lobby of their speech therapists’ office.” “With the help of Saris Marie’s cheerleading coach and her squad from Lake Brantley High School,” David surprised her at a JV football…
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…
Norwell High students spend a day giving back – News
Good News Notes: “The event was a chance for younger students to learn from an older generation.” Some students spent time improving outdoor areas. Others spent time with seniors in the community, a great experience for both generations. View the whole story here: https://norwell.wickedlocal.com/news/20190924/norwell-high-students-spend-day-giving-back
Local organizations helping veterans in need, honoring them
Good News Notes: California Veterans Assistance Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides services to at-risk, homeless and low-income veterans and their families. “CVAF helps homeless veterans transition to independency.” View the whole story here: https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/local-organizations-helping-veterans-in-need-honoring-them
St. Jude mom works to end childhood cancer: her dying daughter’s wish
Good News Notes: Girl’s dying wish was to raise money to end childhood cancer, not just for the children but to make sure no parents had to face what her parents were facing. St. Jude’s has raised the childhood cancer survival rate to 80%. “At St. Jude, families never receive a bill for travel, food…
Son takes over reins of Freedom Fuel to help veterans weather winter
Good News Notes: “Some 200 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association members gathered Saturday to participate in a charity ride to benefit Freedom Fuel.” Freedom Fuel is a nonprofit organization that provides free fuel to heat the homes of veterans in need. Many, though, are simply too proud to ask for help. View the whole story here:…
Growga wants to teach kids techniques to combat anxiety
Good News Notes: “The National Survey of Children’s Health for ages 6 to 17 similarly found a 20% increase in diagnoses of anxiety between 2007 and 2012.” Children are facing increasing pressure to get good grades and a world of social media that doesn’t allow someone to simply leave the problems of the day at…
Homeless Man Reunites With Dog
Good News Notes: A homeless artist in Memphis, Tennessee, woke one day to find his canine friend had disappeared. He received some help in posting signs to look for the dog. Someone from the Memphis Animal Services heard about it and helped to reunite the two friends. View the whole story here: https://www.wfla.com/news/viral-news/homeless-man-reunites-with-dog/