good news stories

Dad donates kidney to save a little girl after losing his own daughter
“I donated a kidney because a kind stranger donated one to my daughter.”

Chicago man reunites with long-lost mother after adoption and helps keep her bakery alive
“It’s the most joyful story and time in my life,” Lindsey told ABC News. “In my senior years, all of this has come together.”

Hero truck driver in Ohio saves 4-year-old found wandering on busy road in the cold
At around 6 a.m., a local truck driver spotted something alarming on Bagley Road: a toddler, all alone, wearing nothing but a diaper and clutching a blanket and bottle.

Here are all the wins worth celebrating from 2020 election 👏
Women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks made some huge down ballot gains.

What went viral this week: Loving dads, one teacher’s no-homework policy + other good news you need to know💕
Amid political turmoil, parents and teachers are still working to make the world a better place for their kids.

Female leaders are winning the COVID-19 wars
Jacinda Ardern's coronavirus response might eliminate COVID-19 in New Zealand.

What went viral this week: People helping people + John Krasinski’s good news
There is still so much light in the world, mama.

These companies are stepping up to make medical masks for the pandemic
JOANN Fabrics recently kicked off a program to teach its crafty customers how to make face masks for healthcare workers.

5 uplifting stories of people showing up for each other during the coronavirus pandemic
Social distancing or not, there are ways we can be there for each other.

What went viral this week: A faculty baby boom + a twin mom’s survival story
The last time these teachers went viral they were holding bumps!

What went viral this week: Toddler BFFs & a teacher who gave birth at school
In an age when outrage and anger dominate online spaces, we fill this space with uplifting news each week.

What went viral this week: Two fathers who are #dadgoals + mamas helping mamas
Wait until you see this daddy-daughter "spa day" 😂

What went viral this week: A hero flight attendant + a child’s heartbeat
There have been a lot of heavy headlines to digest this week, but there are also good people doing great things in this world, everyday.

What went viral this week: Mom donates a whole Payless store + a miracle baby born 4 months early
Take a look (and grab some tissues), mama.

What went viral this week: LGBT maternity shoot, baby basketball fan + soccer star’s reunion with son
These are the headlines that made us smile this week, mama.

What went viral this week: The Rock, Denny’s, a rainbow baby 🌈 and more
There has been a ton of heavy news to digest this week, but there have also been some amazingly good news stories to come out of the last seven days.