Good News Notes: “Michael Krystek and Sara Estela exchanged their wedding vows next to Sara’s father’s bedside, days before he died of cancer. After experiencing breathing problems Christmas Day, Juan Estela was admitted to Middlesex Hospital. Tests revealed he had terminal cancer, and his wish to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding…
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Local community members make special hats for newborns
Good News Notes: “No matter what may be going on in the world, few things embody hope like welcoming a baby. Despite hospital volunteer groups not meeting in person like they used to because of the pandemic, one group is still helping parents celebrate one of life’s most precious gifts. Members of Alamance Presbyterian Church’s Knit,…
Washington coach Ron Rivera cheered at hospital as cancer treatments finish
Good News Notes: “One day after beating the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera took another victory lap Monday. But it was to celebrate a different win: the end of his cancer treatments. At a northern Virginia hospital Monday, Rivera received his last round of chemotherapy and proton therapy, marking the end of his seven weeks…
Couple Met Battling Same Cancer, Show They’re Dating in Twitter Trend
Good News Notes: “A couple who met while undergoing treatment for the same type of cancer have a become viral sensation after sharing their heartwarming story as part of Twitter’s recent ‘how it started/how it’s going‘ trend. Molly Gorczyca and Ryan Smith tell PEOPLE they never expected to receive such an overwhelmingly positive response to Gorczyca’s Oct. 12…
Knoxville Lights of Hope event honors those struggling with cancer
Good News Notes: “Even as so many things have changed amid the coronavirus pandemic, cancer never sleeps but hope has not been canceled; that’s the message behind an event organized in Knoxville Saturday called, Lights of Hope Across America. The event honors and remembers loved ones who have faced cancer. The American Cancer Society Cancer…
‘That man is a miracle’: Las Cruces father celebrating 2nd victory over rare form of cancer
Good News Notes: “A win over cancer is an amazing feat by any stretch of the imagination. However, one family man in Las Cruces is reflecting upon his victory in that battle, not once but twice. In 2002, William Roberts first went to war with a rare cancer diagnosis that required immediate invasive surgery. ‘They…
Happy reunion: Woman gets back stolen teddy bear with late mom’s voice note recorded in it
Good News Notes: “A woman finally got back her stolen teddy bear which had her late mother’s voice message recorded in it. And, the internet is crying happy tears. Mara Soriano’s backpack was stolen in Vancouver, Canada, a few days back and it also contained the special teddy bear. When pressed, the soft toy would…
Tommy Rivers Puzey | #RunWithRivs Fundraiser for Rivers Puzey
Good News Notes: “The running community is coming together to help Tommy Rivers Puzey and his family as he begins his battle with cancer with a fundraising campaign. Rivers Puzey, a beloved runner and physical therapist based in Flagstaff, Arizona, was hospitalized nearly a month ago with what was initially an undiagnosed respiratory issue (COVID-19 negative). A few…
Students donate funds from cancelled events to boy with leukemia
Good News Notes: “Prom and end-of-the year celebrations are looked forward to for months. But coronavirus had other plans this year. The pandemic canceled those events for seniors across the country, including at East Rochester Junior/Senior High School. More than $4,000 was raised for celebrations at that school. When COVID canceled them, the funds were…
Dewitt community comes together for therapy pony with cancer
Good News Notes: “Twice a week, Cupid helps put smiles on children’s faces, many of them affected by Autism. “You don’t usually see a horse this young, that is that in tune to these kids and he is just always there for them. It’s just this strong strong connection that they have.” Said Madison Berridge,…