Chicago Bicycle Refurbishers Pedal Good to the World for 26 Years With 150,000 Bikes Saved from Landfills

by Andy Corbley | Apr 24, 2025 | Inspiration-GNN

For 25 years, a local nonprofit has been refurbishing bikes for resale or donation to communities in need in Chicago and the world. Over the years, its horizons have continued to expand beyond the Windy City and out to the farthest corners of the world. Working Bikes,...

Pope Francis’ Dying Wish: To Be Buried in Simple Coffin in His Favorite Basilica Marked Only by His Name

by Andy Corbley | Apr 23, 2025 | Inspiration-GNN

Passing away Monday at the age of 88 to the shock of Easter revelers, Pope Francis left behind a simple last will in testament that outlined how the pontiff hoped his earthly remains would be interred. The news of the Pope’s death broke first around Europe given the...

83-year-old Race Car Super-Fan Finally Gets Her Chance Behind the Wheel, Outliving Prejudice

by Good News Network | Apr 20, 2025 | Inspiration-GNN

Some of her best childhood memories were filled with revving engines, spinning tires, and cheering crowds while her brother drag-raced—but in those days there were no driving opportunities for women. Yet, she vividly remembers the rush of adrenaline she felt while...

After Son’s Death Woman Gives Part of Her Liver to His Best Friend’s Mom in Serendipitous Kindness Chain

by Good News Network | Apr 20, 2025 | Inspiration-GNN

In celebration of National Donate Life Month in April comes an inspiring story of two old friends who were reunited through grief and kindness—and ended up creating ‘the perfect plan’. 15 years ago, Anjie Lynchard moved across the street from Mary Ann Carroll in...

94-Year-old has No Health Issues Thanks to Zumba Classes 3 Times a Week

by Good News Network | Apr 20, 2025 | Inspiration-GNN

A sporty great-grandmother attends Zumba classes at age 94 three times a week—and her health has never been better. Mary Marson says her long, healthy life is down to eating organic food and joining weekly classes of Zumba—an aerobic workout featuring Latin American...