A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
In a heartwarming tale of compassion and kindness, Kevin Cherry, the owner of Outer Banks restaurant Mama Kwans, went above and beyond to fulfill the final wish of a dying woman, Heather Bowers, who resided six hours away in West Virginia.
Source: Restaurant Owner Drops Everything, Drives Nearly 6 Hours To Fulfill Dying Woman’s Last Wish
Touching.
Nature – Antibodies that target blood stem cells can rejuvenate immune responses in mice.
Source: How to make an old immune system young again
Very promising. (But will it be here in time for me? 
)
A Rhode Island couple who went viral after finding a pearl in a clam then turning it into an engagement ring discuss their upcoming wedding details.
Source: Couple who found pearl inside clam, turned it into engagement ring discuss wedding journey
Lovely story.
Pennsylvania State University’s revolutionary research presents a novel approach to wound care and reconstructive surgery using 3D-printed living human skin.
Source: The future of healing: 3D printing skin directly onto open wounds | The Optimist Daily
Very cool.
Today’s good news story comes from Harlem, New York. In the heart of Harlem, nestled among the bustling streets and vibrant culture, resides a haven cherished by children and families alike. Grandma’s Place, a quaint book and toy shop, isn’
Source: In The Heart Of Harlem, Grandma’s Place Shines As An Uplifting Oasis For Children
Lovely.
Water lot of fun for these black bears as heavy rain creates a “mini lake” in their enclosure.
Source: Bears take a ride on swan pedalo at Woburn Safari Park
Cute, but definitely not on my 2024 bingo card.
Deanna Stellato-Dudek, 40, became the oldest figure skater to win an Olympic or world championship medal.
Source: She’s 40 years old and just became a figure skating world champion (Gift link)
Inspiring!
Brian Dooley, a college football player at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), US, gave his scholarship to his teammate after realising he was struggling financially.
Source: College Football Player Gives His Scholarship To Teammate Who Sells His Plasma To Afford School
That’s no small gift, wow!
A woman’s split-second decision to dive into the ocean and pull unconscious swimmers to shore has saved the lives of two people at a Victorian beach.
Source: Woman pulls three unconscious swimmers to shore near Apollo Bay, Marengo, in Victoria
Heroic.
Pennsylvania’s largest solar farm has been awarded $90 million and will sit on 2,700 acres of the shuttered Homer City coal plant’s land.
Source: Pennsylvania’s largest solar farm will replace its largest coal plant
Very cool.