Horses saved this mother-son duo after devastating loss

Good News Notes: After losing their husband/father, this mother and son turned to equine (horse) therapy to deal with their grief. They found such positive experiences and results they started their own equine therapy program to help others who have lost a spouse or parent. In addition to equine therapy, they also offer “workshops and…

Hungry Hearts brings in $127k for SF School District

Good News Notes: “It’s been just over a month since the Hungry Hearts fundraiser at the Barrel House restaurant in Sioux Falls.” “Now, we know just how successful the third annual event was: $127,000 raised for the Sioux Falls School District, according to Barrel House owner and Hungry Hearts founder Mark Fonder.” “Fonder explains that…

Grassroots volunteers help disabled veteran remove diseased trees

Good News Notes: “Kompara’s wife, Denise, had planted the two pine trees and four redwoods 20 years ago when the couple first bought the home, nurturing them from five-gallon plants.” “Almost two weeks earlier city code enforcement officers had tagged the diseased trees, which had earlier suffered from the drought and have never been able…

Ride to the Wall at National Memorial Arboretum attracts 7,000 bikers

 Good News Notes: “The 12th annual Ride to the Wall has taken place at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.” “Riders arrive in convoy, after leaving one of 11 designated start locations around the country, with the flag carrying party leaving from Drayton Manor.” “To date, more than £941,000 has been raised by the event…

Local teen siblings break ground on another ‘Miracle’

Good News Notes: A pair of young siblings “have bonded in their passion for building homes for families that are living in extreme poverty.” Daniella has “committed to heading up the building of at least one home per year, starting with fundraising the $16,000 to build a fully furnished home with running water and electricity.”…

Endangered Species Find A Peaceful Home On Land Used To Train For War

Good News Notes: “Fort Leonard Wood is home to more than 6,000 soldiers and at least three endangered species.” “Those animals and two more that are threatened are protected and cared for despite living among shelling and other military training.” “Fort Leonard Wood is the confirmed home of three endangered species: the spectaclecase mussel, the…

Rod Stewart Surprises Couple at Las Vegas Wedding

 Good News Notes: The entire wedding party that was supposed to fly to Las Vegas found themselves stranded when their airline went out of business and canceled all flights. “With the help of Delta Air Lines and Caesars Palace, they were able to take a flight to Las Vegas on Sunday and were welcomed to…