Good News Notes: “Former NFL wide receiver Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson will host a charity basketball game, the SunTrust Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson Celebrity Super Slam, during Super Bowl weekend. The SunTrust Celebrity Super Slam presented by Optimal Health Solutions will take place on Friday, January 31, at the Rick Case Arena on the campus of Nova…
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17-year-old diagnosed with leukemia fights the odds to make it to the Browns game
Good News Notes: “While the Cleveland Browns attempted to fight the odds in hopes to maintain a chance at the playoffs, a 17-year-old fan fought the odds stacked against him to watch them do it in person.” “Kobe Griffith lives in Merritt Island, Florida. His dad, Terry Griffith, moved there for work in 2011 from…
Saturday’s Cure Bowl promotes research for breast cancer
Good News Notes: “Orlando’s bowl season kicks off Saturday afternoon with the Cure Bowl. This year’s game will pit Georgia Southern versus Liberty.” “Liberty players were checking out Exploria Stadium before a Cure Bowl photo shoot.” “Normally a place ruled by Orlando’s soccer teams, this game will have goalposts instead of goals. The Cure Bowl…
NFL star Khalil Mack pays off hometown Walmart’s holiday layaways
Good News Notes: “NFL star Khalil Mack donated $80,000 to pay off all active holiday layaway accounts at his hometown Walmart ahead of this year’s holiday season.” “The Walmart in Fort Pierce, Fla., announced earlier this month that Mack made a donation to the retail chain to wipe out all customer debt at the store….
Chiefs Team Up with Ambassadors of Compassion, Harvesters and Tyson Foods to Provide Hunger Relief for Those in Need
Good News Notes: “The holiday season marks a time of excitement and family for many throughout Chiefs Kingdom, but for some, it’s a time defined by difficult decisions and hunger.” In fact, one in eight individuals residing within the Kansas City region isn’t sure where their next meal is coming from, marking an unfortunate reality…
NFL Star Richard Sherman Makes $7,400 Donation to Wipe Out School’s Cafeteria Debt
Good News Notes: “Cornerback Richard Sherman of the San Francisco 49ers made a donation of more than $,7400 to cover Cabrillo Middle School’s cafeteria debts.” “CBS SF Bay Area reported that Sherman’s foundation, Blanket Coverage, the Richard Sherman Foundation, also sent a letter to the school’s nutrition department. The letter stated that the charity found that…
Cowboys donate $150K of proceeds from ‘Zeke who’ shirts to Salvation Army
Good News Notes: “The Dallas Cowboys are giving the money made from the now infamous “Zeke who” t-shirts to the Salvation Army, according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. The phrase started as a joke started back in August when Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was asked about Ezekiel Elliott’s contract and holdout status. It was a major conversation…
For Foster Kids, Cardinals Help Out With Thanksgiving Dinner
Good News Notes: “The music pounds through the speakers, the DJ doing his best to turn the giant all-purpose room into a party room at the First United Methodist Church in Mesa.” “Nearly 400 kids are here. Their ages range from 6 to 17, but they all have a commonality – they are foster children…
Born blind, high school football announcer inspires crowd, teaches lessons in perseverance
Good News Notes: “When Christ Presbyterian Academy had an opening earlier this year, Gordon Mote was a perfect fit, thanks to a resume that Harry Carry could not have better designed himself.” “I had done some radio back in the day,” said Mote, who was being modest by failing to mention his Academy of Country…
49ers’ Richard Sherman donates $5K to help Compton Pop Warner team
Good News Notes: “A group of six-year-olds in Compton are making history, but they needed help. In came 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman to save the day.” “The Hub City 6U football team is undefeated and has been invited to play at the National Youth Championship in Florida next month. The costs, however, were too much…