Hey guys, I’ve got a quick question for ya. On a scale from 1-10, just how familiar are you with the refugee crisis and human rights issues facing North Korea?
I, sadly, was but a lowly1.2…for real. That is, until I stumbled across LiNK, a beautiful site devoted to educating people (such as myself) about these hugely important issues. This website, dedicated to putting an end to these crises, provides background on humanitarian and refugee issues as well as information about LiNK’s programs at both home and abroad to aid North Korean people.
The September LiNK will send four teams of “nomads” to travel the US and Canada to raise awareness of the North Korean refugee crisis. These nomads will show a 50-minute documentary called the “Seoul Train” - catchy, eh? This documentary will follow 3 groups of refugees escaping to China through the “modern day underground railroad.” Should be pretty neato!
A little birdie tells me that the LiNK team is currently looking to book as many venues as possible to show this powerfully informative documentary, as well as recruit tons of viewers so they can spread their message far and wide! So, in the spirit of Daily Challenge… I challengeyou to view the Seoul Train Trailer and consider either hosting a screening event or attending one yourself!
We’ve always said it’s never too early to start changing the world! And today, Joshua Bayer - an eight year old native of La Plata, Maryland - is showing us just that.
Joshua is a big-time animal lover. In fact, his entire family is, as they have a total of 4 pets: 3 dogs and 1 cat. That’s why it shook him to the core when he ‘googled’ and found out that more than 3,000 dogs are dying a year from either not being adopted or dying on the streets.
Taking matters upon himself, Joshua has recently written and illustrated a book entitled “M-M-M-Monster!!!” to raise money for animal rescue efforts. The book will be sold for $10 a pop and - as per Joshua’s request - the proceeds being equally divided between Whipkey’s group, the Charles County Humane Society, and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
To read more about this amazing little Do-Gooder and his efforts to boost animal rescue efforts, please check out this article from DailyGood.org!
Who wants to hear some good news? Who doesn’t?! The news with a positive twist always lifts me up, just like inspiring movies about giving make me want to give! That’s why I love researching and writing these weekly Good News Reports.
Here in the 7th installment, we give you an example of technology, as well as a bank and student, doing good. There’s also a heart-tugging story on birthdays for homeless children and a book review that may help you change the world in a very specific way.
Good News Links For May 8, 2009:
Charity focuses on celebrating the birth of homeless children. (Source: boston.com)
A bank who does good - and is succeeding because of it! (Source: reuters.com)
Technology helps increase the quality of life for a turtle. (Source: msn.com)
Eckhart Tolle suggests we can contribute to the world by practising peace. (Source: odemagazine.com)
Twenty-four year old buys African orphanage. (Source: thesun.co.uk)
To share your feel-good stories, email us at goodnews {at} dailychallenge {dot} org.
It’s Friiiiiday! And also May Day, which marks the end of the uncomfortable wintery half of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. So why don’t we celebrate the warmer seasons and the beginning of a new month with a little good news (like we need a reason to hear good news ;)?
In today’s report, you’ll find Do Gooders using pedals to clean up their town, Craigslist to help people in need and a formally abused dog who has become a surrogate mom to several different species of baby animals.
Good News Links For May 1, 2009:
Pedal People Put the Cycling in Recycling. (Source: Yes Magazine)
Pittsburgh Do Gooder takes a ‘Pay it Forward’ weekend trip to Chicago using Craigslist to find 5 people in need. (Source: The Windy Citizen)
Jasmine, an abused Greyhound, welcomes and nurtures new animals to sanctuary, from pups to chicks and even a fawn! (Source: HelpOthers.org)
Woman opens home and feeds town on a weekly basis, caters local fundraisers and events, too. (Source: IndyWeek.com)
Five stories of kids helping kids, some with parental guidance and some who influence their parents to Do Good. (Source: Reader’s Digest)
To share your feel-good stories, email us at goodnews {at} dailychallenge {dot} org.
It’s Friday and here’s some good news to make sure you end the week feeling fine. In this week’s Daily Challenge Good News Report, you’ll find Do Gooders in Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan and West Michigan:
Good News Links For April 24, 2009:
Investment banker pays-it-forward full-time and educates girls in Southeast Asia. (source: Wall Street Journal)
A father’s story about a noble sacrifice his 8-year-old daughter made. (source: HelpOthers.org)
Two anonymous Do Gooders run amok in Michigan doing good - video. (source: CNN)
Bringing peace to the middle East by building schools and bridges, one penny at a time. (source: CBS news)
One people, one family. A man’s dream for a united planet. (source: HelpOthers.org)
To share your feel-good stories, email us at goodnews {at} dailychallenge {dot} org.
It’s Good Friday today and what better day to hear some good news around the world?
This week’s Do Gooder Report covers stories from Toronto and New York to the Atlantic Ocean and Kenya. Hopefully these uplifting stories will make your day even better!
Good News Links For April 10, 2009:
Toronto pays it backward, raises money for charity and breaks a world record! (one source: Metro.ca)
Recently, a world record was set in Mexico City. Nearly 40,000 people gathered in the city’s huge central plaza to lock lips in the name of peace this past Valentine’s Day. At first, it had been an act organized in response to the rising drug violence in Mexico that claimed over 6000 lives last year - although the tipping point may have been when the local mayor tried to ban kissing in the public square.
Whatever way you slice it - there were reasons abound propelling this record to fall. And fall it did. Previously, the record had been set in Britain when 32,648 kissed simultaneously in a seaside town West of London.
Two Saturdays from now - Toronto will have the same kind of opportunity. Pay It Backward Toronto isn’t about driving coffee sales and believe it or not, it isn’t just about world records. It’s about being kind. What I’m looking forward to the most, are the hundreds of moments where one person will turn to the next and say “May I get this for you?”
On February 16, 2006, in Rochester, New York, Greece Athena’s basketball coach thought it would be great for their team manager (and autistic teen), Jason McElway, to play in a game. Jason showed everyone how much he could shine with only 4 minutes left before the buzzer went off, Jason shot SIX 3-point shots!
How did this happen? “I was hot as a pistol,” explains Jason.
Check out this 2:45 minute CBS newscast and see how wild the crowd goes with each basket!
An inspiring story of love and strength, this video shows how a father-son team defy the limitations of disability. Team Hoyt has run 85 marathons so far, competed in 212 grueling triathlons (a combination of 26.2 miles running, 112 miles bicycling and 2.4 miles swimming) and 4 Ironman competitions. Together, they’ve tackled mountains and traipsed 3,735 miles across America.
Oh, did we mention that Rick can’t walk or talk?
When Rick could communicate through technology, he said, “Dad, when we were running, it felt like I wasn’t disabled anymore.” That was all the motivation his father, Dick, needed to start Team Hoyt. In 1992, they qualified for the Boston marathon and finished only 35 minutes short of the world record. When someone suggested Dad racing on his own, he replied, “No way.”
Team Hoyt’s message: “Everybody should be included in everyday life.”
This is the official blog for Do Gooders. It is the vehicle for the Daily Challenge story and the tool to get you directly involved in the project so you can become part of the story, too.
Hey guys, I’ve got a quick question for ya. On a scale from 1-10, just how familiar are you with the refugee crisis and human rights issues facing North Korea?
We’ve always said it’s never too early to start changing the world! And today, Joshua Bayer - an eight year old native of La Plata, Maryland - is showing us just that.
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It’s Friday and here’s some good news to make sure you end the week feeling fine. In this week’s Daily Challenge 
It’s Good Friday today and what better day to hear some good news around the world?
