Good News Notes: “One Charlottesville City school had a special guest Friday morning. Former NFL player Chris Long read to students and made a big donation at Burnley-Moran Elementary School. Chris Long is opening the next chapter of his nonprofit EdZone. He’s trying to solve equity gaps in schools. “It’s really gratifying to see the…
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Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack surprises Jacksonville native John Marcus with Super Bowl tickets
Good News Notes: “The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award has become the highest honor the NFL can bestow upon a player. Named for the Chicago Bears legendary running back and famed humanitarian, it is presented each year at the Super Bowl to a great player who is also a great force for…
How Pittsburgh Steelers’ Najee Harris and family are helping out homeless shelter where they once lived
Good News Notes: “When he went back to the shelter for a visit between helping Alabama win the national championship in January and becoming the No. 24 overall pick of the NFL draft in April, Harris noticed the carpet. He made a mental note to change it when he got the chance. A few months…
Najee Harris on Skipping NFL Draft to Throw Party at Homeless Shelter
Good News Notes: “Najee Harris wanted to give back to celebrate a momentous moment in his life. While appearing virtually on Friday’s episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the 23-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers rookie opened up about his decision to skip the NFL Draft event earlier this year in favor of throwing a party at a homeless shelter in Richmond, California, where he used…
Dallas Cowboys help Tarrant Area Food Bank distribute meals
Good News Notes: “The Tarrant Area Food Bank had just one simple request: a huge, vacant parking lot. It was a task the Cotton Bowl and the Dallas Cowboys could easily provide. The Tarrant Area Food Bank held their “Meals for Moms Mega Mobile Market” on Tuesday, distributing food to almost 4,000 families that drove…
Patrick Mahomes & Fiancee Brittany Matthews Welcome Baby Girl
Good News Notes: “Patrick Mahomes and his fiancee, Brittany Matthews, are proud, happy parents of a healthy baby girl … and the name is awesome! The Kansas City Chiefs QB and his bride-to-be made the announcement Sunday with matching photos and similar captions. It depicts a close-up shot of mom, dad and baby’s hands/fingers all touching ……
Patriots team plane to carry 76 health care workers to Super Bowl in Tampa
Good News Notes: “The New England Patriots aren’t playing in the Super Bowl this year, but one of their team planes will be making the trip to Tampa, Florida. Approximately 7,500 health care workers from across the country will be in attendance as honorary guests of the NFL Sunday for the big game between the Tampa Bay…
Patrick Mahomes’ charity works to improve the lives of children
Good News Notes: “Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes will touch down in Tampa as his team takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7. The reigning Super Bowl MVP is known for his offensive plays and long throws on the field, but what about off the field? In 2019,…
Alvin Kamara’s Christmas Performance Brings $21,000 to New Orleans Charity
Good News Notes: “After Saints running back Alvin Kamara recorded a six-touchdown performance in a 52–33 victory against the Vikings on Christmas Day, fantasy players could not have been happier. Following Kamara’s big performance, Saints fans and fantasy players returned the favor. Son of Saint, a charity organization that mentors boys who have lost their…
Super Cool Dude Jalen Ramsey Performs Super Awesome Thanksgiving Act of Kindness
Good News Notes: “On the field Jalen Ramsey is all about stopping momentum, annihilating offensive progress. He’s the proverbial fly in the ointment. Come Thanksgiving time, he’s just a super swell gentleman who gives out $20,000 worth of gift cards to the community. ESPN reporter Lindsey Thiry on Tuesday tweeted out this blast of goodwill….