Teen Works for 2 Years to Buy Friend an Electric Wheelchair
High School Student Tanner Wilson saved money from his part time job for two years to buy his friend Brandon an electric wheel chair. He’d heard that Brandon’s old self-propelled wheel chair tired him out, and Tanner wanted to help the friend who’s been there for him. A teacher helped decorate Brandon’s wheel chair and they recently surprised him with the gift. Here’s the inspiring video.
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Veteran Fixes Cars for Free
Former Paratrooper and helicopter pilot Adam Ely provides free labor to fix people’s cars. He helps them find good deals on parts and consults with a professional mechanic when needed. Adam is a disabled veteran who spent three years in Iraq and Afganistan. Now, he’s studying special education. Adam and his wife Toni started Hard Luck Automotive Services in 2017.
“I’ve never turned anyone away. It doesn’t matter about economic status, race, or creed. I don’t even care if people take advantage, I will help them, regardless,” he said. (bbc.com)
Here’s there story from bbc.com
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Trader Joe’s Joins Other Companies to Reduce Plastic Waste
More businesses are working to reduce single-use plastics. EcoWatch reports that Trader Joe’s has already “stopped offering single-use plastic carryout bags nationwide and is replacing plastic produce bags and Styrofoam meat trays with biodegradable and compostable options.” The move happened after a Greenpeace petition obtained almost 100,000 signatures. Thanks for listening, Trader Joe’s! This article from EcoWatch contains a link to other companies working to reduce plastic waste like ASDA in the UK, McDonalds, Costa Coffee, and Evian.
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India’s Hospital for Abused Elephants
India has it’s first hospital for abused elephants. The Good News Network reports that “Just months after India was given its first ever hospital for rescued elephants, the facility has already treated 26 recovering pachyderms.” The medical center was started in November by the non-profit group Wildlife SOS which has also rescued bears, leopards, turtles, and other endangered species.
After the elephants are treated they are taken to one of two sanctuaries in India.
You can read more here:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/india-gets-first-ever-hospital-for-abused-elephants/
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March 12, 2019 at 12:00 pm
All great news of the good we humans are capable of. I especially liked the selflessness of high school student, Tanner Wilson 🙂
March 12, 2019 at 12:07 pm
Tanner sure put in a lot of hours working to buy that important gift. I was impressed by his selflessness, too. Thanks for your support, Rosaliene.
March 12, 2019 at 12:58 pm
sweet kindness’
towards others
& mother earth 🙂
March 12, 2019 at 9:09 pm
Yes. May it continue to flow and grow. 🙂
March 12, 2019 at 2:32 pm
It’s just so Relaxing. You read the newspaper, scientific articles or other Little Messages throughout the day and most of the time These are telling you the same thing over and over again: The world is a terrible place, we are lost, and all is hopeless. So it is very Refreshing and Relaxing to read on a blog like yours. Thank you for that:)
All the best
Laureen
March 12, 2019 at 9:13 pm
You are very welcome, Laureen. Thank you for understanding why we need balance. Because the world is not a terrible place, and we are not all lost. Hope is alive! Your support and understanding mean more than you know.
March 12, 2019 at 4:43 pm
It’s always a pleasure to read your Tuesday posts. I had an idea for one but when writing today forgot it again and caught up with some challenges/awards I got at the beginning of the week. I’ll get there eventually 🙋♀️🐝
March 12, 2019 at 10:05 pm
When the time is right, it will come. I’m glad the Good News brings your pleasure. 🙂
March 13, 2019 at 2:21 am
😊🙋♀️🐝
March 15, 2019 at 9:53 am
I love “Good News Tuesday!”
March 15, 2019 at 1:39 pm
Thank you very much for letting me know. It encourages me to keep going!