Good News Notes: “This year, more than 53,000 adults in the U.S. will be diagnosed with an oral cancer. Removing these types of cancers can affect how patients breathe, swallow, and talk. But, with a lot of practice, anything is possible. For Cynthia Zamora, simply being able to talk is nothing short of miraculous. Three…
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Brooke’s House to help overcome alcohol addiction and substance abuse with federal funding
Good News Notes: “A $60,000 federal grant has been awarded to Hagerstown’s Brooke’s House to help addicted women through recovery. Brooke’s House helps women with alcohol addiction and substance abuse disorders by providing a stable living environment and a supportive community. It also provides a job to help transition back into society. Brooke’s House was…
10 Selfless Sports Stars That Are Giving Back To Their Communities In Very Powerful Ways
Good News Notes: “Whenever news breaks of an athlete being signed to a multimillion-dollar contract or endorsement deal, most of us have a tendency to roll our eyes. Of course, we sometimes think, they’re now going to spend it on luxury clothes and a fancy mansion — and all they do is throw a ball…
‘Two and a Half Men’ Star Conchata Ferrell Recovering from Near-Fatal Illness
Good News Notes: “‘Two and a Half Men’ fans will be shocked to hear their beloved Berta almost died from an illness recently that had her in the ICU for an extended stay — but the good news is she’s getting better. Conchata Ferrell was hospitalized this past December in Charleston, West Virginia — where she’d…
Demi Lovato opens up on relapse and recovery
Good News Notes: “Demi Lovato thought she was in recovery. Then she realized she was just fighting a different battle. It wasn’t the first time the 27-year-old singer had spoken publicly about her experience with eating disorders. She’s been open about her struggles with bulimia, self-harm and other mental health issues over a career that…
Pompey teen has ‘miraculous recovery’ after crash, continues bowling
Good News Notes: “Shelby Miner had a legitimate shot at advancing to the State Tournament earlier this week. The 15-year-old bowler from Pompey has a bright future in the sport. Her mother watched nearby, taking in every moment as Shelby competed. Her mother didn’t know if she would ever bowl again. Shelby was involved in…
New addiction recovery center opens in Hillsboro
Good News Notes: “A new addiction recovery center is now open in Hillsboro. The O’Rourke Center is a community drop-in center that will offer a safe space for young adults. Its aim is to give them a place to socialize, hang out and receive guidance from peer mentors. The center is funded by a grant…
Man inspires others through his own recovery
Good News Notes: “One man has turned his substance abuse into a passion for helping others. Roderic Townes started using drugs and alcohol when he was just 12 years old. Looking back, Townes realized it stemmed from being raised by his grandparents because his mother couldn’t afford two kids. Townes said he continued to make…
Two Vancouver recovery centers want sobriety to have its fun moments
Good News Notes: “About a dozen people are gathered inside Recovery Cafe Clark County in Vancouver, eating sandwiches and chips and playing darts. There’s a small putting green rolled out on the floor. Conversation flows, and then William O’Connor, 51, steps to the microphone. He looks to his friend Charles Hanset, who’s playing darts. ‘Hey…
Non-Profit Works to Clean Up Wilkes-Barre
Good News Notes: “Every day when Charles Pleasants walks near his home on Westminster Street in Wilkes-Barre he says he’s greeted with a mess. ‘Every day there’s more garbage being added out here. It’s horrible like the kids don’t feel safe playing outside because of the rodents and stuff, yeah it’s bad,’ said Charles Pleasants,…