The coronavirus pandemic is humanity’s largest crisis in recent memory. But, chances are, you didn’t need me to tell you that. Flip the channel to the evening news, read through The New York Times or talk to your neighbor from a safe distance and you’re inundated with gloom, doom and utter confusion. All this bad news might have you wondering if any good news exists. Thankfully, it does. Because when we find ourselves in times of trouble, people come together to perform extraordinary acts of kindness, or to cheer each other up. Here are a few good-news articles that will lift your spirit and make you smile. Or, at the very least, they’ll keep you entertained. God bless you, internet!
Sunny Skyz: Two friends raise money to buy iPads for nursing homes so residents can FaceTime with family
The headline basically sums up all you need to know, but here’s the context: Since the elderly have been described as the most at-risk during the pandemic, nursing homes around the country are prohibiting visitors, which means residents are isolated from family members and friends. That lack of interaction with loved ones may make him or her feel scared and lonely. Thanks to Jill Ashworth Valadao and Sarah Otis Firth, who raised nearly $5,000 to buy iPads for a few nursing homes in Massachusetts, several family members and friends are able to interact with and provide a sense of comfort to their loved ones living in nursing homes.
Today: Americans step up to help animal shelters by fostering pets during pandemic
Even though the coronavirus is affecting humans, the well-being of animals is still important. According to data from 1200 animal welfare organizations, the number of animals going into foster homes has increased by 93 percent. Not only does that mean animals are being helped, but fostering a furry friend during this time might decrease your stress and offer companionship during your quarantine.
Good News Network: These restaurants are giving away free food and coffee to hospital staffers fighting Covid-19
Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are on the front lines during this pandemic. The stress and exhaustion they’re likely experiencing is more than most of us can bear. A few restaurants across the country realize this and are offering free food and coffee to those in the medical industry. Among them is Starbucks, who’s offering free small coffees; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, who’s offering free boxes of doughnuts; and Tropical Smoothie Cafe, who’s giving away 100,000 free smoothies to healthcare workers across the US.
MSN News: Missing four-year-old girl found safe after being protected by pet dog
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare to have their child go missing. And when four-year-old Evelyn Sides went missing in an Alabama woodland, her family and caretaker feared the worst. But, thankfully, she was found after being lost for nearly 48 hours, with her pet hound dog, Lucy, by her side, having protected her the whole time.
Sunnky Skyz: Three minutes of a dog jumping into giant piles of leaves
This story is less about good news and more about good feelings. And animals are typically an endless source of happiness. Here’s a video of a yellow lab named Stella having the time of her life jumping into massive piles of leaves.
