Good News Notes: “Charlotte Liebling was volunteering in a charity shop, when she realised that many soft toys end up in landfill or as chew toys for dogs. Treasured teddies that are a bit grubby or have an eye or two missing? They don’t even make it to the sales floor. “I had always cherished my…
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Unicyclist rides through the Ozarks raising money for charity
Good News Notes: “A man unicycling his way across Route 66 stopped in the Ozarks. Peter Frank, 19, is raising money for a charity making a difference in his life. Frank has been riding a unicycle since he was 11. After a tragic accident, he was told he may never be able to ride his…
Alumni Donate Backpacks and School Supplies to Audubon’s Entire Student Body
Good News Notes: “Giving back is more than a phrase for alumni of Audubon Middle School and Gifted Magnet in L.A.’s Leimert Park neighborhood. In response to a request to help current students, several graduates united to donate nearly 600 backpacks filled with supplies, which was enough to provide a goody-packed satchel to each of…
Lululemon founder buys Canadian islands to conserve ecosystems
Good News Notes: “The Lululemon founder, Chip Wilson, has purchased one Canadian island, and helped buy another, in order to donate them to a charity. The islands in question are Saturnina and West Ballenas, two tiny undeveloped specks in the Salish Sea off the eastern coast of Vancouver Island. The former yoga apparel magnate also…
Kyrie Irving makes clean water a reality in Pakistani village
Good News Notes: “Fans (and some media) have tried to paint Kyrie Irving as a villain and a malcontent in corners like Boston and Cleveland, but the Nets star is being quietly hailed as a hero in others, where his philanthropy is changing lives. His latest effort — a solar-powered water plant in Rohal, one of…
UNHCR – The refugee weightlifter giving back as mental health nurse
Good News Notes: ‘“I thought it was a dream!” he tweeted about his moment in the global spotlight last week, adding that he was proud to represent refugees as well as health workers, as he is now a mental health nurse in the UK. Tchatchet, 25, is among the 29 members of the Refugee Olympic…
Xiaomi Co-Founder Donates $2.2 Billion of Shares to Charity
Good News Notes: “Xiaomi Corp. co-founder Lei Jun donated $2.2 billion of shares in the smartphone maker to charity, joining other technology company chieftains in giving to philanthropy amid increased scrutiny on the industry. Lei on July 13 donated 616 million Class B shares to the Xiaomi Foundation and the Lei Jun Foundation, according to…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Give Generous Donation to Mothers in Need
Good News Notes: “Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are continuing their mission of supporting women in need. It was revealed via Harvest Home’s Instagram account yesterday that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had donated a generous amount of Pampers baby diapers to the charity as part of the company’s Million Acts of Love Campaign. The organization…
Local nonprofit hosts car show fundraiser to help children in New River Valley gain beds
Good News Notes: “Cars in Christiansburg hit the brake to raise funds to build beds for children in need. On Sunday, nearly 50 cars popped open their hoods outside of the Blue Ridge Church in Christiansburg in the name of charity. Gearheads for a Cause partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to help provide children a warm bed…
Xbox donates to animal shelter to honour River, ‘Fallout 4’s’ Dogmeat
Good News Notes: “Xbox and Bethesda have donated money to the Montgomery County Humane Society in honour of River, the dog responsible for inspiring the design of Fallout 4’s Dogmeat. $10,000 USD was donated to the charity, which aims to prevent cruelty to animals and provide homes for them as well. Xbox said in a tweet: “In honor of River,…