Good News Notes: “Most visitors view Falls Park in downtown Greenville as a tranquil escape. But dogs see the park a little differently, from birds flying by to the crowd of strangers milling around. It’s a lot of eye candy in one place, and Jo Anne Creed of the nonprofit Battle Buddies says that made it the…
Tag: Veterans
‘Blessed to be a blessing’
Good News Notes: “On Tuesday, many ‘Feed Fayette’ volunteers worked throughout the day to hand out and personally deliver food boxes to seniors, the homebound, and veterans. ‘Feed Fayette’ is provided by a relief program entitled ‘Farmers To Families.’ The Farmers to Families Food Box program is part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP),…
Charles Barkley donates $50,000 to Mom’s Pantry food bank in Phoenix
Good News Notes: “Mom’s Pantry executive director Pam Trudeau expressed her gratitude for Barkley’s donation in a statement. ‘Words can’t express how excited we are to receive a gift of this magnitude from Mr. Barkley,’ Trudeau said in the statement. ‘Mr. Barkley’s donation will help provide food for thousands of people including veterans, retired folks,…
Yoga, tai chi, meditation improve veterans’ mental, physical health
Good News Notes: “A combination of yoga, tai chi and meditation was linked to significant mental and physical health improvements among veterans, according to study results published in Medical Care. ‘Deployment in the Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom wars led to increased musculoskeletal pain and decreased mental and physical health functioning among many returning…
Five Finger Death Punch Singer To Donate Hand Sanitizers To Charitable Organizations For Veterans
Good News Notes: “Moody’s Medicinals, Inc., FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer Ivan Moody’s health and wellness innovator specializing in both Cannabidiol (“CBD”) and non-CBD health and wellness products, will donate thousands of its new CBD hand sanitizers to various veteran-led and veteran-serving charities across the country. In addition to the non-profit giveaways, all Moody’s Medicinals customers will receive a Moody’s Medicinals CBD…
Therapy dog brings comfort to ER doctors on the frontlines
Good News Notes: “Heroes come in all shapes and sizes — this one just happens to have four legs and a furry coat. Wynn, a service dog in training, is bringing joy and comfort to the medical staff on the front lines of the coronavirus fight in Denver. The one-year-old yellow Labrador serves up cuddles…
Therapy dogs bring respite to Ukraine war veterans
Good News Notes: “Ricky, a larger than life golden retriever, wags his tail as he nestles his head on Vasyl’s lap. But still, the war veteran looks tense. Then the dog throws his front paws onto the shoulders of the 47-year-old suffering from post-war trauma, and a smile forms across his face. “This is probably…
Xbox is matching donations to OSD, a charity that helps military veterans transition to civilian life | GamesRadar+
Good News Notes: “Xbox has announced it’s matching charitable donations to OSD, an organization focused on helping active and non-active military veterans through community engagement. The console manufacturer will match every dollar up to $250K between now and the end of March. OSD was established in 2010 in an effort to aid those in the…
FDA Expands Access to Ecstasy Drug for PTSD Therapy
Good News Notes: “Iraq War veteran Jonathan Lubecky was deployed to Balad Air Base in 2006, where mortar attacks became part of daily life. During one enemy strike, Lubecky was knocked unconscious, suffering a traumatic brain injury. His overall combat experience resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder. After leaving the Army in 2009, he tried many treatments,…
Green Bay Packers fans in central Ohio score big with their generosity to charity
Good News Notes: “A Green Bay Packers fan club with a charitable mission will donate more than $3,000 to homeless advocacy at the end of the team’s season. The Buckeye Packer Backers consist of more than 200 devout Green Bay fans who watch Packers games at the On Tap Pub on Bethel Road on the…