Not All News is Bad!

When Olivia Newton-John’s iconic black leather jacket from the movie “Grease” sold for $243,200 last month at a charity auction, the Grammy-winning singer and actress probably thought it was gone for good.

Source: Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Grease’ jacket: A man bought it for $243,200 and gave it back to her – CNN Style

Very cool.

After a woman called looking for a walker from what she thought was a medical supply store, eight employees with a New Mexico district attorney’s office found and paid for her walker themselves.

Source: After wrong number, NM attorney’s office buys woman needed walker

Very cool to see people take serendipitous opportunities to help others.

The money had been in police stores waiting for the “rightful owner” but they did not come forward.

Source: Ipswich scrapyard to donate thousands from safe to charity – BBC News

A cool find, but an even cooler disposition.

Chicago Bears defensive end Khalil Mack is known as a dominant force in the NFL, but he is also […]

Source: Bears Defender Khalil Mack Pays off $80k in Walmart Layaway for Florida Residents

Setting a great example.

“It’s really quite remarkable and rare,” said Hillsdale County Circuit Court Judge Michael Smith. “Very seldom do you see such a successful turnaround.”

Source: This former bank robber was just sworn in as a lawyer — by the same judge who once sent him to prison – The Washington Post

That’s inspiring.

During the event, accommodations were made to support the sensory, physical, and developmental needs of families, including muting music and keeping lights dimmed.

Source: Sensory-friendly Santa creates magical moments for kids with special needs

What a great idea.

When the emergency shelter in Fairplay ran out of blankets Saturday night, volunteers went door-to-door collecting extras from locals.

Source: Fairplay sheltered over 700 stranded travelers this weekend after road closures

Gotta love small towns….

A plumber who offers to work for free for the elderly and disabled people has said he aims to help 1,000 families throughout winter. James Anderson, a plumber from Burnley, Lancashire, runs a

Source: Plumber who offers free work to elderly and disabled customers hopes to help 1,000 families this winter | The Independent

Very cool idea.

Nancy Maiers’ 12-year-old grandson, Parker, decided to transform his family’s mimosa walk into the “Mimosa March” to raise money for brain cancer research.

Source: Family holds neighborhood ‘Mimosa March’ to honor grandma on Thanksgiving | GMA

Neat tradition.

It’s not all bad news — life expectancy and literacy are up, and global poverty is down.

Source: Optimistic facts to be thankful for this Thanksgiving – Vox

Some pretty cool data.