Israeli Teacher Donates Kidney to Palestinian Boy
Idit Harel Segal, an Israeli kindergarten teacher and mother-of-three, wanted to do something meaningful for her 50th birthday. She decided to donate a kidney to a 3-year-old Palestinian boy from the Gaza Strip. Read more about Segal and her decision here.
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Olympic Medal Winner Expresses Gratitude for Truck Drivers
India’s Mirabai Chanu who won an olympic silver medal for weightlifting expressed appreciation to 150 truck drivers who gave her free rides from her village to the training center 15 miles away. This article from Mint provides details and Mirabai’s reminder: “Never forget a favor.”
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The Fastest Blind Man in the World
There’s a new documentary coming out about “the fastest blind man in the world.” The film titled Unteathered tells about David Brown who lost his sight by the age of 13 due to Kawasaki disease. Jerome Avery, David’s training buddy of 15 years, was recently inured, so David will have a new trainer in the paralympics next month. You can read more about this extraordinary athlete, trust, and brotherhood in this article from the Good News Network. Be sure to take a look below at the trailer for Unteathered.
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PS: I found something good on Facebook. It touches on why I do Good News Tuesday:
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August 17, 2021 at 10:13 am
Another positive and uplifting post, JoAnna. I especially like the Facebook story. Not everything about growing old is bad! <2
August 17, 2021 at 8:27 pm
Good point. There are a few good things about growing old – wisdom, gratitude, experience…… things to cultivate.
August 17, 2021 at 11:14 am
Thank you JoAnna. I love the story about the blind runner and his training partner.
August 17, 2021 at 8:29 pm
You’re welcome, Brad. I’m glad you can enjoy that story with me.
August 17, 2021 at 12:32 pm
All great and uplifting news of the goodness within the human spirit to save another life, to give thanks to those who help us along the way to success, and to give sight and hope to those who cannot see. The Old Man in the Facebook post puts it all into perspective. Thanks, JoAnna 🙂
August 17, 2021 at 8:31 pm
Thanks, Rosaliene. I’m glad you like the Old Man’s wisdom. It just seemed to fit.
August 17, 2021 at 2:13 pm
Awesome!!
August 17, 2021 at 9:11 pm
Thanks, Dave!
August 18, 2021 at 10:14 am
Sure thing!
August 18, 2021 at 6:15 am
Segal has top spot. The truckers were also most worthy
August 18, 2021 at 9:55 pm
Thanks for appreciating them with me!
August 25, 2021 at 10:49 pm
Sharing good news is such a lovely idea – thank you
August 26, 2021 at 8:41 pm
My pleasure! I’m so glad you appreciate the good news with me. 🙂