Good News Notes: “George Michael’s late younger sister Melanie Panayiotou’s share of the massive fortune she inherited from her legendary brother will be donated to charity, keeping in tune with the singer’s generosity during his lifetime. MEAWW previously reported that Melanie Panayiotou, 55, was found dead on Christmas Day, exactly three years after her brother died…
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Pink, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Pledge to Donate $500,000 in Response to Australian Wildfires
Good News Notes: “Pink, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are among the celebrities who are pledging money in response to the devastating wildfires in Australia. Pop star Pink announced Saturday that she is donating $500,000 to aid local firefighters battling the blazes. She tweeted about her donation and provided links to organizations that fans could…
Keep Columbus Beautiful collecting shoes to reduce waste in landfills
Good News Notes: “Keep Columbus Beautiful is collecting gently worn shoes to give out to the community. The organization held a shoe drive at the Columbus Public Library. One of the group’s aims is to reduce waste in landfills. They will also be holding a grease and pharmaceutical collection drive on Jan. 11 at the…
BTS, Aerosmith and Other Stars Donate Memorabilia for MusiCares Charity Auction
Good News Notes: “For the first time ever, K-pop superstars BTS are selling some of their items in a charity auction that will place them in the company of fellow musicians Aerosmith, Tom Petty, Carlos Santana, Taylor Swift and Halsey. The online event—hosted by Julien’s Auctions during Grammy Awards week on January 24 in Los…
Music fest gives $10,000 to local charity
Good News Notes: A small group of friends gathered in a conference at Remax Wayne on Wednesday, December 18 to remember a friend who they lost on that date five years ago. They met at around 5:30 p.m., almost down to the exact minute that Kate Frisch Carmody passed away battling lung cancer. “You can…
Press release: A’s, MLB raising money to support fight against ALS
Good News Notes: “The Oakland A’s and Major League Baseball are raising money to support the fight against ALS through the 2019 Winter Meetings Charity Auction. One of the organizations benefiting from the auction is ALS CURE Project, the Stephen Piscotty family nonprofit whose mission is to provide incentive-base grants toward one goal: a cure…
Dobnaks give back to St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Good News Notes: “It all started out as a fun footnote buried deep in the Twins’ game notes, courtesy of an enterprising media relations intern. It has spiraled into what the newly formed Dobnak family hopes can be the start of a meaningful giving relationship. This holiday season, Randy and Aerial Dobnak are now happily…
Southern gospel singer, songwriter Gerald Crabb brings Good Samaritan Center donation from Down Home Christmas
Good News Notes: “Singer, songwriter Gerald Crabb rolled back into town Saturday afternoon with a gift for the Tippah County Good Samaritan Center. The award winning, Southern gospel artist, who lives in Ripley, performed Friday night in Dalton, Georgia at Down Home Christmas. The annual event is organized by Lisa Asberry, who Crabb has known…
IU Makes Meaningful Donation In Her And Fan Club’s Names After Being Inspired By Fans
Good News Notes: “IU and UAENAs [IU’s official fan club name] continue to warm hearts with their good deeds! On December 30, IU took to her personal Instagram account to write, “This is because I was moved by our UAENAs beautiful hearts a few days ago. Let’s keep doing good things together, UAENA! With just a…
Nationwide Children’s receives record-breaking $2.3 million donation from golf tournament
Good News Notes: “Nationwide Children’s Hospital has received its largest single-season donation ever after a golf tournament. The conclusion of the Korn Ferry Tour Finals was followed by a giant check for $2,305,854 delivered by tournament officials to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The Korn Ferry Tour Finals, played at The Ohio State University Golf Club –…