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9 good things that happened around the world this week

DH Calgary Staff
DH Calgary Staff
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Dec 19 2017, 11:26 am
9 good things that happened around the world this week

Every time we try to catch up on the news, negative stories constantly seem to dominate the headlines. There’s a reason why we say some things “restore our faith in humanity” – it’s because we rarely get exposed to the wealth of good things happening around us everyday.

That’s why every week, we bring you a roundup of some of the biggest news stories about good things that happened around the world to help brighten your day.

Here are nine positive things that happened last week that you should know about (in no particular order):

1. New anti-drinking and driving campaign sends powerful message

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A new anti-drunk driving campaign is sending an extremely powerful message. “Reflection From the Inside” was launched by the organization We Save Lives. Watch the video above to see patrons using the washroom at a Los Angeles bar interact with the reflection of Kris Caudilla, a prisoner at a Florida prison serving time for killing a man while drinking and driving. It is a shocking, and powerful campaign that will hopefully save lives.

2. Edmonton restaurant owner offers free meals to those in need

An Alberta restaurant is making headlines for offering free meals to anyone in need. If you are feeling hungry and are in the Edmonton area, head down to Indian Fusion where you can grab a hot plate anytime. Two years ago the restaurant’s owner, Parkash Chhibber, noticed people searching for food in a nearby dumpster. That inspired him to give away free meals and he has extended the offer to all patrons. “I decided with my family, why not put up a sign in case anybody is passing by hungry, jobless or needy in any way? We are fortunate to have a lot of food inside,” Chhibber told Global News.

3. Faithful dog sits outside dead owner’s home for five years

A faithful dog in Romania is giving a new meaning to man’s best friend. The dog’s owner died five years ago, but the pup has been sitting outside his master’s home loyally waiting for him to return. Residents in Malu Mare, Romania, say the dog has been protecting his owner’s empty property every day since he passed away. Local villagers give the dog food and check up on him daily.

4. Adorable kittens mesmerized by busker playing music

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Need a Wednesday pick-me-up? Check out this video of some adorable kittens bobbing their heads as a busker plays music on the streets of Pangkor, Malaysia.

5. Student invites mom to prom

Trey Potter wanted to do something special for his mom, MelRo. He knew that she had never had the chance to attend her own prom when she was a teen. MelRo had a rough upbringing and lived in foster care for many years. Trey’s prom night was coming up and he decided to take his mother with him. “She never had that experience and she’s risked so much for throughout my life and made so many sacrifices. I thought it would be the right thing to do,” Trey told ABC 6. 

6. Man helps 12-year-old reunite with family

John Goodman looked out the window of his home in Rochester, New York, and saw a young girl sleeping in his backyard. At first, Goodman thought it was a homeless person but the girl woke up and he was shocked.“She came up out of her sweater and peeked her head out and I saw her hair and I said, ‘Oh my god, that’s a little girl,'” he told WHEC Rochester.

It turns out that the girl had run away from home. Goodman was concerned and brought her inside and fed her. He then phoned a friend and told him about the girl. Goodman’s friend informed him that news of the girl’s disappearance was posted on Facebook and her family members were searching for her. Goodman immediately called the family’s phone number shared on the Facebook post and was able to reunite them with their daughter. 

7. Ringling Brothers Circus retires elephants

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The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus retired all of its show elephants on Sunday. The circus has been heavily criticized for the treatment of the elephants used in performances. Last week, they bid farewell to six Asian elephants who will be sent to live at a sanctuary in Florida.

8. Woman regains sight after 21 years of being blind

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After 21 years of blindness, Mary Ann Franco from Florida is finally able to see again. In 1995, she was in a terrible car accident and her vision disappeared. She recently fell in her home and injured her spine. When she woke up from surgery, she discovered that she miraculously regained her sight.

9. Cancer patient wins house payments for a year

Rick Such was diagnosed with cancer last year. He quit his job so he could receive chemotherapy and sold his car to afford the treatment payments. But last week, Such finally received some good luck. He won a radio contest that was giving away house payments for a year. Over 130 families entered the contest but the radio station chose Such as the deserving winner.“I don’t know what to say. God is awesome and he’s been with us through this whole thing,” Such told ABC8. 

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