Inspiring News
From the Good News Network
Sometimes the news can show the darker side of local and world events. But there is so much more! We found the Good News Network online and find their writing and focus to align well with our virtues and beliefs. We have included some excerpts below borrowed from their site. The link above with direct you to their site for further information and to subscribe directly.
TikTok Video Raises $100,000 to Allow an 82-Year-Old Walmart Employee to Retire
Rory McCarty was shocked to find an 82-year-old Navy veteran and widower still “grinding” out 8-9 hour shifts at a Walmart. He realized at that moment he could put his social media influence towards a good cause. Helping raise $108,000 in just a few days, McCarty gave...
4 Brothers Are Close to a World First, Nearing End of Epic 3000-Mile Row Across Atlantic–Raising 80k for Charity
In a few days time, four brothers will set a world record as the first rowing team made entirely of brothers to cross the whole of the Atlantic. While many siblings find being stuck under one roof challenging, it’s a testament to their endurance that the four of them...
Never-Ending Literary Treasure Hunt Has Kids Finding Hidden Books, Reading, Then Re-Hiding Them for Others
A never-ending treasure hunt in a small New South Wales town has given new lives to thousands of books, and new smiles to as many children. In the town of Braidwood, a tradition of hiding children’s books in plastic bags in unlikely places has grown out a pandemic...
Iron Maiden Wins Royal Mail Seal of Approval With 12 New Stamps
They’ve sold a hundred million records, performed over 2,500 shows in 67 countries, but Iron Maiden’s recent commemorative stamp collection issued by the Royal Mail had the truly legendary heavy metal band “astounded.” Eight of the stamps are images of the band...
Hero or Nuts, He Ran a Marathon Every Day in 2022–and Then Went to Work at His Job–Raising a Million for Charity
For many, running a marathon is an accolade of life, a culturally-fixed way of proving athletic ability and determination—but for Gary McKee, it’s literally just another day in the office. McKee ran a marathon every day of 2022 to raise money for cancer treatment, and...
NFL Fans Shocked by Sudden Collapse of Athlete Donate $5 Million in 24-hrs to His Humble Toy Drive–Including Tom Brady
NFL fans and players are sending thoughts and prayers to the family of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin, who collapsed on the field during the Monday Night Football game yesterday. Reports say the player is currently in critical condition after his heart suffered...
Improving Her Depression, Woman Tries Something New Every Day for a Year–And Vows to Keep it Up
A woman who struggled with depression found a way—actually, more than 300 ways—to improve her mental health by doing something new every day for a year. Jess Mell says she’s now the happiest she’s been in a decade after trying new things for 365 days, including a try...
McDonald’s Workers Open Their Restaurant as a 24-hour Storm Shelter During Blizzard in North East
When three employees of a New York McDonald’s were forced to accept the fact that they weren’t going home during the Christmas storm that blanketed the northern US, they opened up the store to stranded motorists—and ended up hosting 50 people over Christmas weekend....
