Good News Notes: Witch City Kitty is a pop-up fair in Salem, Massachusetts that featured vendors selling things for and about cats. Rather than large chain stores and worldwide distributors, it focused on local talent to help connect cat lovers local shelters, artists and businesses that share their passion. This is the first year for…
Month: September 2019
Muscle Shoals businessman donates pet rescue kits to fire department
Good News Notes: Every year, about 40,000 pets die in house fires. Human oxygen masks don’t fit properly and, even when used well, may not help a struggling cat or dog. Pet resuscitation kits are specially designed for the faces of cats or dogs. In Muscle Shoals, a local businessman learned about the kits and,…
JK Rowling donates over $19M to multiple sclerosis research in honor of her late mother
Good News Notes: J.K. Rowling, the creator of the Harry Potter phenomenon, has donated more to multiple sclerosis research. The donation was made to The University of Edinburgh for 15.3 million pounds or roughly $19.1 million dollars. This follows Rowling’s donation which funded the creation of the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic, named in memory of…
Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade donate to LGBTQ youth organization
Good News Notes: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade have created a t-shirt to support the LGBTQ community. 50% of the proceeds will go to the cause. In her tweet about the project Gabrielle says, “As a family, we believe inclusion and equality are two essential pillars needed to move towards growth and progressive thinking and…
Rod Stewart announces secret prostate cancer diagnosis, declared in remission
Good News Notes: Rod Stewart was diagnosed with the disease during a routine checkup in February 2016 and it was caught early. He has been in remission since July. He announced this news during a fundraising event at for the Prostate Project in England. View the whole story here: https://www.wftv.com/news/trending-now/rod-stewart-announces-secret-prostate-cancer-diagnosis-declared-in-remission/986754688
9-year-old girl celebrates remission from rare cancer at Mesa hospital
Good News Notes: In October, 2018, Peyton, then 8, was taken to the hospital with unusual weight gain and possibly early puberty. She was diagnosed with adrenal cortical carcinoma. This cancer only affects one in a million people. After an 11 month battle, she is now in remission and giving back to her fellow child…
Bees and blossoms: Former Briggs Elementary School students paint murals
Good News Notes: An elementary school in Florence, South Carolina is blooming with new art this year. 2 former students spent the summer creating 2 murals in the halls of their old school. Returning students were treated to a whole new look inside their school. View the whole story here: https://www.scnow.com/news/pee_dee_weekly/article_baaacf08-d72d-11e9-bb64-13ead7926d2f.html
A random ‘slice’ of birthday kindness
Good News Notes: An excited aunt went to pick up her niece’s Peppa Pig birthday cake. She was surprised to find a stranger had already paid for it. He had done it in memory of his own daughter who was not here for her birthday. View the whole story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-49676213
Mom’s chalk art spreads kindness, encouragement through Ann Arbor neighborhood
Good News Notes: Ann Arbor mom noticed all the kids walking past her house to elementary school She wanted to encourage them and their actions so she began leaving chalk messages every morning for everyone to see and enjoy. She and the community are both addicted to this great idea as she searches out other…
Nebraska State Troopers partner with Regional West Foundation to Provide Infant Car Seats
Good News Notes: The state troopers’ organization recently presented a $600 check to Regional West Foundation for the purchase of six infant car seats. These seats are specifically designed for infants weighing less than 5 pounds. These are especially helpful when a newborn is healthy enough to go home but too small to be safely…