Good News & Inspiring Stories - Page 216

August 27, 2019

First day of school photo showing 8-year-old comfort classmate with autism goes viral: 'He helped me and I was happy'

A heartwarming moment went viral after an 8-year-old boy lent a helping hand to a peer in distress.

August 26, 2019

Former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver shifts focus to philanthropy for children

A former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver is no longer a football player, and one of his first projects in the post-playing career is spearheading construction of a community center in the Seattle suburb of Renton.

August 26, 2019

Dave Chappelle hosts free benefit concert with Stevie Wonder, Chance the Rapper and more for Dayton, Ohio, after mass shooting

Thousands turned out to a benefit hosted by comedian Dave Chappelle that honored victims of a mass shooting in Ohio.

August 25, 2019

Oregon woman rescued from septic tank after being trapped in raw sewage for days, officials say

A woman in Oregon was rescued last week after she fell into a septic tank and got stuck in raw sewage for days, officials said.

August 25, 2019

Kanye West, Dave Chappelle bring Sunday Service to Dayton, Ohio, following mass shooting

Kanye West brought his Sunday Service to Dayton, Ohio, will the help of some famous friends.

August 24, 2019

Chicago police officer saves man from apparent drug overdose: 'going the extra mile'

A Chicago police officer is being hailed a hero after her quick thinking saved a man’s life after he appeared to be dying from an overdose. 

August 24, 2019

Girl sends back 'souvenir' rock, apology letter to national park

A young girl with a good heart sent a letter last week to officials at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee after she felt guilty for taking home a “souvenir.”

August 22, 2019

Pittsburgh hospital newborns dressed up as 'Wizard of Oz' characters

Lions and tigers and bears -- and babies.

August 22, 2019

Florida beachwear company features model with Down syndrome

A Florida beachwear company has featured a 16-year-old model with Down syndrome in their new ad campaign, with the goal of hopefully inspiring other companies to become more inclusive.

August 22, 2019

Thai boy rescued from cave recounts harrowing ordeal one year later: ‘God answered me’

A little over a year ago, the world was glued to the nearly impossible rescue of 12 boys on a Thai soccer team and their young coach trapped inside the Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Thailand.