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Good News December 2022
Santa spreads Christmas cheer around the country using sign language to communicate with deaf kids
12-17-22 / by Today
'One Texas-based Santa is spreading Christmas cheer by using American Sign Language to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing children. '
ILLINOIS TACO SHOP GOES VIRAL AFTER DAUGHTER WISHES FOR MORE CUSTOMERS AHEAD OF CHRISTMAS
12-16-22 / by Good News Network
'A small family-owned Mexican restaurant, Taco-Bout-Joy's, in Glenview, Illinois is celebrating the surging demand they’re reportedly seeing after a TikTok video of their empty taco shop went viral. '
Landscape Company Gives Employees $28 Million in Appreciation Bonuses for Job Well Done
12-15-22 / by Good News Network
'Ruppert Landscaping gave bonuses of between $7,000 to $200,000 to all employees with a tenure of over one-year, “as a thanks for the role they’ve played in the company’s growth and development.” '
LA-AREA HOTEL OWNER ON CIGARETTE BREAK JUMPS INTO ACTION TO HELP UNCONSCIOUS COP HURT IN CAR WRECK
12-14-22 / by Good News Network
'California hotel owner Shiraz Deayal describes how he rushed to the scene, radioed in an 'Officer down' call to get help. '
ONE-ARMED BASKETBALL PLAYER RECRUITED FOR COLLEGE TEAM SCORES HIS FIRST POINTS
12-13-22 / by Good News Network
'On December 10th, teammates and fans of Northwestern State sounded their applause when their new freshmen basketball player, Hansel Emmanuel, scored his first points for the team. '
80'S ACTOR, KE HUY QUAN, IS ‘EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE’ 40 YEARS AFTER ‘TEMPLE OF DOOM’
12-12-22 / by FOX8
'Ever since “Everything Everywhere All at Once” opened in theaters earlier this year, 51-year-old Quan — who a lifetime ago was the iconic child star of “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” as Short Round, and Data in “Goonies” — has been, he says, “overwhelmed by emotions every day.” '
North Carolina city welcomes 90-year-old native as Christmas Parade grand marshal
12-11-22 / by FOX8
'The parade featured many floats and local businesses. The grand marshal of this year’s parade was 90-year-old Claude Hardwood. He is a native of Albemarle and also runs his floral shop there, which he has been doing for 70 years.'
Dramatic Rescue Shows Community Teaming up to Save 4 Horses That Fell Through Ice into Freezing Pond
12-10-22 / by Good News Network
'A team of neighbors, firefighters, and animal control officers worked for hours in the freezing weather to rescue four horses that fell through an icy pond. '
LA County Grants Little Girl Permission To Own A Unicorn – If She Can Find One
12-9-22 / by Sunny Skyz
'A little girl in Los Angeles got her wish when she asked animal control authorities for a license to own a unicorn.'
Dog Reunited With Family 7 Days After Falling From Cliff
12-8-22 / by Sunny Skyz
'Luna, a mastiff-retriever cross, has been reunited with her owner after a heroic rescue!'
Once Devastated Pacific Reefs See Amazing Rebirth, Recovering With ‘Shocking Speed’
12-7-22 / by Good News Network
'2021 revealed a remarkable scene—bright healthy corals teeming with life as far down as 100 feet off the island slopes.'
Home Depot Employees Come Together To Return Lost Envelope Full Of Cash
12-6-22 / by Sunny Skyz
' Home Depot employees in Nashville, TN, found an envelope full of cash.
They were able to track down the rightful owner using social media.'
A Random Act Of Kindness Sparked A Family's Decade Of Giving During The Holidays
12-5-22 / by Sunny Skyz
'Twelve years ago, a stranger paid for Krista and Jeff Butts' three childrens' haircuts.
It unknowingly sparked over a decade of holiday acts of kindness from the New Hampshire family.'
Teen Lifts a Truck to Free His Trapped Father: ‘My Son is My Hero’
12-4-22 / by Good News Network
'A 15-year-old, Matthew Wilkinson, is being hailed as a hero after lifting a truck that had fallen on his father’s chest.'
Every Christmas, This Woman Hands Out Hundreds Of Stuffed Animals To Seniors
12-3-22 / by Sunny Skyz
'Every holiday season in Philadelphia, a woman, Patricia Gallagher hands out hundreds of stuffed animals. They're not for kids, but for seniors who are in need of some Christmas cheer.'
To Cut Neighbors’ Fuel Costs ‘Baker Ed’ Revived Tradition of a Village Oven – Baking for Others for
12-2-22 / by Good News Network
'A baker in the English town of Guisborough, pop. 17k or thereabouts, is reviving an ancient tradition to help his neighbors endure high energy costs.'
Tunnel to Towers kicks off annual 'Season of Hope'
12-1-22 / by FOX
'Frank Siller, founder and CEO of Tunnel to Towers, joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss his efforts to support families of fallen U.S. heroes.'
Good News November 2022
FLORIDA CHICK-FIL-A CELEBRATES LONGTIME CUSTOMER'S 104TH BIRTHDAY: 'IMMENSELY GRATEFUL'
11-12-22 / by FOX
Check out this really cool story of a Chick-Fil-A in Florida celebrating longtime customer's 104th birthday!
VOLUNTEERS ETCH HUGE POPPIES IN POIGNANT BEACH TRIBUTE TO WAR HEROES AHEAD OF REMEMBRANCE DAY 11/11
11-11-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this heart-warming story of volunteers who etched poppies in a beach tribute to war heroes ahead of Remembrance Day.
TIKTOKER RAISES $170,000 FOR OLDER WALMART WORKER SO SHE CAN PAY OFF HER MORTGAGE AND RETIRE
11-10-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this uplifting story of a TikToker who raised $170,000 for Walmart worker so she can pay off her mortgage and retire.
GRANDMA, GRANDSON HAVE DINNER PAID FOR BY STRANGERS IN RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS
11-9-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this heart-warming and uplifting story of this grandmother and her grandson having dinner paid for by strangers in a random act of kindness.
Watch Hero Firefighters Perform Incredible Rescue, Rappelling Down NYC High-Rise Apartment
11-8-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this heroic story of a quick-acting police officer, Officer Yates, in Cobb County, Georgia, who saved a man's life by performing CPR for more than 10 minutes until paramedics arrived.
8-year-old applies for job to purchase Xbox
11-7-22 / by WRAL NEWS
Check out this inspiring story of 8-year-old, Nash Johnson, 8, of Lexington, Kentucky, who applied for a job as dishwasher to earn more money so he could buy an X-BOX!
Seattle firefighters rescue 13-year-old boy trapped inside car after crash in parking lot
11-6-22 / by FOX
Check out this amazing story of Firefighters rescuing a 13-year-old boy trapped inside car after crash in parking lot, in Seattle's North Beacon Hill neighborhood.
STORE EMPLOYEE ANGELS ARE REWARDED FOR ASSISTING AN INJURED ELDERLY WOMAN
11-5-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this heart-warming and uplifting story of store employees at Lowe's, in California, who are being rewarded with the Angel Award for assisting an injured 80-year-old elderly woman.
POLICE HERO REVIVES MAN WITH NO PULSE AFTER PERFORMING CPR FOR OVER 10 MINUTES
11-4-22 / by FOX
Check out this heroic story of a quick-acting police officer, Officer Yates, in Cobb County, Georgia, who saved a man's life by performing CPR for more than 10 minutes until paramedics arrived.
7TH GRADER BUYS NEW SHOES FOR BULLIED CLASSMATE
11-3-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this heart-warming story of two seventh grade students, a pair of sneakers, and an act of kindness.
Missing Arkansas hiker found alive at Buffalo National River
11-2-22 / by FOX
Check out this amazing story and happy ending as a missing Arkansas hiker was found alive at Buffalo National River.
MAN RESCUES 4 SIBLINGS FROM HOUSE FIRE AFTER MAKING WRONG TURN
11-1-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this heroic story of am Iowan man who made a wrong turn that led him to a house on fire, where he saved 4 siblings!
Good News October 2022
Spirit Halloween helps hospitalized kids celebrate the holiday in style
10-31-22 / by FOX
Check out this heart-warming story of Spirit Halloween, based in New Jersey, helping hospitalized kids celebrate the Holiday in style.
Dad Makes Epic Halloween Yard With Giant Spider and Horror Movie to Raise money For Local Hospice
10-30-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this fun, spooky, and heart-felt story of an England dad, Kieron King, that made an epic Halloween yard decorated with giant spiders and horror movie to raise thousands for local Hospice.
Drinking Black Tea May Reduce the Risk of Early Death From Heart Disease, Says Brit Study
10-29-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this informational study, that included a half-million brits, about black tea consumption possibly reducing the risk of early death from heart disease.
Kentucky Coal Miner And His Family Get VIP Tickets To Basketball Game After Photo Goes Viral
10-28-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this heart-touching story of a Kentucky coal miner and his family getting VIP tickets to basketball game, after Kentucky Wildcats head coach, John Calipari's, photo goes viral.
North Carolina child honored for saving brother’s life in fire
10-27-22 / by WNCT FOX8
Check out this heroic and uplifting story of a North Carolina child, Zsakiyah Sutton, who was honored for saving her infant brother's life in a fire.
High Schooler Self-Publishes Fantasy Novel Over Lockdowns as Break From Video Games-world orders it
10-26-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this inspiring story of a High-Schooler that self-published his fantasy novel over lockdown as a break from video games--now getting order world-wide!
A Man's Heart Stopped Beating On The Beach. Two Surfers Saved His Life
10-25-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this heroic and uplifting story of two surfers saving a man's life after his stopped on the beach, in Virginia Beach.
Startup is Recycling Solar Panels Turning Waste into Valuable Material
10-24-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this cool story of a startup, an American firm called Solar Cycle, that is recycling broken solar panels into valuable material.
Young Girls Who Met on a Ship Sailing for America 75 Years Ago are Reunited
10-23-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this amazing story of two women reuniting after 75 years when they met on a ship sailing for America!
Apple a day ... and 4 other great fall food choices that are healthy and delicious
10-22-22 / by FOX
Check out this delicious and healthy article about some nutritious fall food choices.
How delicious! Coffee shop spreads kindness through its products, people and programs
10-21-22 / by FOX
Check out this heart-touching story of a coffee shop spreading kindness through its products, people, and programs.
For Halloween You Can Rent the 3-Story Ghostbusters Headquarters–And Even Wear the Suit!
10-20-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this fun Halloween story involving the 3-story Ghostbusters Headquarters building you can rent and even wear the suit!
Patriots, Robert Kraft sent gift to first female to score touchdown in Massachusetts high school
10-19-22 / by FOX
Check out this inspirational story of Patriots, Robert Kraft, who sent gift to first female from Massachusetts High School to score touchdown.
More Physical Activity, Less Screen Time Linked to Better Executive Function in Toddlers
10-18-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this great article about the correlation of physical activity and better executive function in toddlers.
She Finally Met Her LONG-LOST Dad, Who Didn’t Know She Existed, Thanks to Stranger on Facebook
10-17-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this heart-warming story of a woman in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who finally found her long-lost dad, who didn't know she existed, thanks to a stranger on Facebook.
Illinois Man Takes Healing Power Of Music To Nursing Homes
10-16-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this uplifting and inspiring story of an Illinois man using his musical talent to offer healing to those in nursing homes.
8-Year-Old Oklahoma Boy Saves Choking Classmate With Heimlich Maneuver
10-15-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this incredibly heroic story of an 8-year-old boy who saved his choking classmate using the Heimlich maneuver in Oklahoma!
American Couple Saves Babies From Burning Nursery While On Honeymoon In Spain
10-14-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this heroic story of an American couple who saved babies from a burning nursery while on Honeymoon in Spain.
Lettuce is Grown Right Inside the Supermarket to Sell Without Packaging—a Hydroponic Garden in a Fri
10-13-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this awesome story of a supermarket growing lettuce right inside the fridge, using a hydroponic garden!
UC Berkeley Professor To Award $1,000 Each Month For Act Of Kindness
10-12-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this inspiring story about UC Berkeley Professor, Alan Ross, awarding $1,000 each month for act of kindness!
Oil and Gas Drilling Pays for 9,350-Acre Expansion of Great Sand Dunes National Park
10-11-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this really cool story about a 9,350-acre expansion of the Great sand Dunes National Park in Colorado!
Chris Nikic Is First Athlete With Down Syndrome To Finish Ironman World Championship
10-10-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this uplifting and inspiring story about Chris Nikic, who became the first athlete with down syndrome to finish Ironman World Championship.
She Finally Met Her LONG-LOST Dad, Who Didn’t Know She Existed, Thanks to Stranger on Facebook
10-9-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this heart-warming story of a woman in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who finally found her long-lost dad, who didn't know she existed, thanks to a stranger on Facebook.
Illinois Man Takes Healing Power Of Music To Nursing Homes
10-8-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this uplifting and inspiring story of an Illinois man using his musical talent to offer healing to those in nursing homes.
8-Year-Old Oklahoma Boy Saves Choking Classmate With Heimlich Maneuver
10-7-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this incredibly heroic story of an 8-year-old boy who saved his choking classmate using the Heimlich maneuver in Oklahoma!
September 2022
News Reporter Rescues Nurse Who Was Trapped In Hurricane Ian Floodwaters
9-30-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this heroic story of a news reporter who rescued a nurse who was trapped in Hurricane Ian floodwaters!
'He Is Everyone's Boyfriend Now': Man Saves Cat Trapped On AC Unit In Hurricane Ian
9-29-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this awesome story of a man saving a cat from being trapped on AC unit in Hurricane Ian!
Arizona helicopter crew rescues family of 6 stranded on roof of vehicle during flood
9-28-22 / by FOX News
Check out this amazing story out of Arizona of a family of 6 (2 adults and 4 children) rescued during flood!
‘Miracle’ Drug Has Young Girl Running Dancing and Swimming Again Despite Cystic Fibrosis
9-27-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this miraculous story of a young girl with cystic fibrosis who is running, dancing, swimming!
John Cena Sets Guinness World Record For Granting Most Wishes Through Make-A-Wish
9-26-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this uplifting and inspirational story of John Cena, who set a Guinness World Record for granting most wishes, through the non-profit organization, MAKE-A WISH.
Police Dog That Saved 38 Lives is honored for Bravery–And Now Gets to Play on the beach!
9-25-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this heart-warming story of a police dog, that saved 38 lives, honored for bravery, and is now spending time playing on the beach.
A Boy With Cancer Asked To See Monsters. 1,000 People Showed Up In Costumes!
9-24-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this incredible heart-warming story of a community showing support and love to a boy with cancer.
Volvo Launches 3 New Massive Electric Truck Models for Heavy Duty Uses, Representing 2/3 of Company’
9-23-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this innovative story of Volvo, launching 3 new electric truck models for heavy duty uses!
Parents of baby who spent 6 months in NICU ask his nurse to become his godmother
9-22-22 / by Today
Check out this heart-warming story of these parents who asked nurse to become the Godmother of their baby who was in the NICU for 6 months.
Southwest Airlines Workers Looked After a Passenger’s Pet Fish for 4 Months After it was Banned
9-21-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this heart-warming story of Southwest Airlines workers caring for a passenger's fish for four months!
Summer Interns Break World Record With Food Donation
9-20-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this inspiring story of Michigan based, SpartanNash breaking a Guiness World Record with food donation!
United Airlines Pre-Orders 200 Flying Taxis With Vertical Takeoff for 4 Passengers
9-19-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this exciting news of United Airlines pre-ordering flying taxis!
Toddler Given Cancer Prognosis of 6-12 Months Defies the Odds to be Declared Cancer-Free in 8 Months
9-18-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this amazing story of a toddler beating cancer despite prognosis!
New Poll Reveals The Secret to Happiness is Practicing Gratitude
9-17-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this encouraging article about how practicing gratitude increases happiness!
Innovative Paint Cools Down the School Playground By 12 Degrees: ‘I don’t feel like I’m in an oven’
9-16-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this inspirational story of innovation helping the safety and health of school children on the playground in GA.
Teen's Act Of Kindness To Elderly Driver At Gas Station
9-15-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this heart-warming story of a teenager who is being praised for going out of his way to help an elderly woman who was struggling at a gas station.
Colts' Jonathan Taylor reveals how he's helping his communities, picks side in New Jersey debates
9-14-22 / by FOX News
Check out this uplifting story of Colts Running Back, Jonathan Taylor, talking about giving back to his communities and what he is doing to help.
Author Spends Lifetime Searching for Woman Who Taught Him to Read, and Then She Surprised Him
9-13-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this inspirational story of an author who spent a lifetime searching for woman who taught him to read.
Man Tracks Down Teen Who Mugged His Nephew to See if He Would Turn His Life Around
9-12-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this uplifting story of a man who tracked down a mugger to see if he would turn his life around.
Sand Artist Creates Moving Portrait of The Queen on English Beach in Fond Farewell
9-11-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this heart-warming story of an artist creating a portrait of the Queen on an English beach.
Restful Sleep May Make People Kinder
9-10-22 / by GOODNET
Check out this insightful article of how getting restful sleep can make us more kind.
NC 9-year-old battling leukemia raises over $24K for the V Foundation for Cancer Research
9-9-22 / by FOX News
Check out this inspirational story of a 9-year-old who raised over $24k while battling cancer!
How Tony Hawk Joined an Apache Pro Skater to Bring New Skate Park to Reservation
9-8-22 / by 12News
Check out this inspiring story of how Tony Hawk is bringing a new skate park to this reservation!
Dog and his two hikers rescued from Romero Pass(AZ)
9-7-22 / by 12News
Check out this amazing story of the rescue of a dog named Whiskey and two hikers!
Youth Football Team Rebuilds Broken Bridge After Flooding
9-6-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this uplifting story of a youth football team helping their community out by rebuilding destroyed bridge.
Long-Lost Brothers to Be Reunited After 77 Years and 10,000 Miles, ‘I still can’t believe it’
9-5-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this heart-warming story of long-lost brothers reunited after 77 years!
Blind Michigan judge drives race car — and inspires others to follow their dreams, too
9-4-22 / by FOX News
Check out this inspiring story of a blind judge going for his dreams and inspiring others to do the same!
Man builds benches for bus stops after seeing woman sitting in dirt
9-3-22 / by CBS News
Check out this incredible story of a Denver man helping his community out by building benches for bus stops.
Hairstylist Sends 30 Kids Back To School With A Free Hair Cut And School Supplies
9-2-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this inspiring story of hairstylist giving struggling families free haircuts and school supplies.
HER DIAMOND RING FELL IN THE OCEAN. A STRANGER HUNTED FOR DAYS, THEN FOUND IT.
9-1-22 / by The Washington Post
Check out this feel -good story of a stranger going above and beyond for a woman who lost her diamond ring.
August 2022
This Group Has Rerouted 250 Million Pounds of Food From Landfills to Feed People in Need
8-31-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this inspiring story of a non-profit rerouting 250 million pounds of food to those in need.
Nebraska Fisherman Hooks 90-Million-Year-Old Fossil During Fishing Tournament: 'Catch of a Lifetime'
8-30-22 / by People
Check out this incredible story of a fisherman catching a 90 million old fish fossil!
Boy, 10, Saves Mother Who Was Having A Seizure In The Pool
8-29-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this heroic story of a 10-year-old boy saving his mother from drowning!
Their Bodies Age, But Seniors Have Higher Emotional Well-Being – Here’s Why
8-28-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this insightful article about seniors and their emotional well-being.
Video of Ohio senior doing karaoke performance at Goodwill goes viral
8-27-22 / by Today
Check out this heartwarming story of Deanna Mae Garvin and her musical talents.
My Rescue Dog Saved Me By Sniffing Out My Cancer
8-26-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this uplifting story of a rescue dog saving the life of a woman with cancer.
High schooler’s nonprofit gives back to families affected by addiction
8-25-22 / by WTAP
Check out this heartwarming story of these young people giving back to their community.
8-Year-old Girl Gets to Chat with Orbiting Astronaut Using Dad’s Ham Radio
8-24-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this story of wonder about an 8-year-old talking to an astronaut in space.
First Study to Show Dogs Cry ‘Happy Tears’ When Reunited With Their Owners
8-23-22 / by Good News Network
Check out this heart-warming story of our canine friends.
Woman Is Overwhelmed By The Kindness Of Strangers During Search For Lost Wedding Ring
8-22-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this uplifting story of kindness.
Twin Sisters Help Save Unconscious Woman During Flight
8-21-22 / by Sunny Skyz
Check out this heroic story of twin sisters saving a woman on a flight.
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