Good News Notes: “In June 1989, Dr. Lap-Chee Tsui and Dr. Francis Collins, two geneticists, pinpointed the gene responsible for cystic fibrosis, the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene.” “In the decade that followed, scientists experimented with gene therapy, a method of replacing defective genes with healthy ones, but to no avail.” “Eventually, in…
Singer joined by GOSH patient Scarlett to launch annual Christmas fundraising appeal
Good News Notes: “Nicole joined GOSH cystic fibrosis patient Scarlett, seven, for a ribbon-cutting to mark the start of Christmas in the hospital and to launch the charity’s Christmas appeal. The annual Christmas Stocking appeal encourages members of the public to send a message of hope and support to children and families at GOSH over…
Miranda Lambert’s Wildcard Charity Auction Raises More Than $100,000 for MuttNation
Good News Notes: “Country music superstar Miranda Lambert just raised a ton of money for a worthwhile cause – her own MuttNation Foundation!” “The “It All Comes Out in the Wash” singer hosted an eBay for Charity auction, posting some of her own items, such as a black and silver cuff bracelet with crossed pistols…
Chris Long Foundation accepts Champion Brewing Company donation to Waterboys nonprofit
Good News Notes: “A Charlottesville brewery is helping get several thousand dollars to a nonprofit committed to providing clean drinking water. On Wednesday, Champion Brewery handed over a nearly $6,000 check to Waterboys, an organization sponsored by the Chris Long Foundation.” “The money came from sales of its Waterboys IPA, created in collaboration with the…
Fairfield hockey goalie in remission after cancer, bone marrow transplant from brother
Good News Notes: “Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we’re grateful for, but this Thanksgiving, no one is more grateful for his brother than Charlie Capalbo.” “He went from being a high school kid, the goalie of his hockey team, to fighting for his life — battling cancer, not just once, but twice.”…
Cancer in remission for boy swarmed with birthday cards
Good News Notes: “The family of a 10-year-old Kentucky boy whoreceived thousands of birthday cards during his last bout of chemotherapy has given him more great news: His cancer is now in remission.” “News outlets report Carter Matthew Willett’s family announced the news Wednesday on a Facebook page documenting his illness. His most recent round…
Amazon announces three renewable energy projects in Spain and the US
Good News Notes: “These three projects will begin construction in both the US and Spain. The first will be a solar farm in Sevilla, Spain, and it will provide 149 megawatts of “new renewable capacity” to the region. Amazon says this project will be the company’s first “large-scale” renewable energy effort in the country. The next two…
Luke Bryan Launches Giving Tuesday Campaign in Honor of His Late Niece
Good News Notes: “Luke Bryan is asking his fans for their support for a Giving Tuesday campaign that is very close to his heart. The country superstar is raising funds for the Brett Boyer Foundation in honor of his niece, who died in February of 2017.” “According to its website, the Brett Boyer Foundation was “created in…
Vance animal shelter waives all adoption fees thanks to donor’s gift
Good News Notes: “An anonymous donor in Vance County is covering the costs of matching hard-to-adopt dogs and cats with new owners.” “According to the Vance County Animal Shelter, more dogs and cats come into the shelter daily than leave it.” “According to Nobles, some animals are surrendered because a child developed a pet allergy….
Sustaining roads with grape and agricultural waste
Good News Notes: “The U.S. spends $5 billion a year to repair damages to road infrastructure from winter snow and ice control operations and the use of traditional deicers. A team of researchers at WSU is developing a more sustainable solution using grape skins and other agricultural waste.” “Their deicer containing grape extract outperformed commonly…