Good News Stories

15-Year-Old Lifeguard Saves Toddler On His First Day

June 14, 2017 / 11,423 views

Not only was it Jack's first day on the job, it was only 20 minutes into his shift. Good news stories in 2017.

Urban Beekeeping Program Results In 'Amazing Change' In Homeless Men

June 13, 2017 / 3,545 views

Accueil Bonneau's beekeeping program is helping Montreal's homeless reintegrate into society by teaching them to care for bees.

Woman's Act Of Kindness For A Blind Man Goes Viral

June 12, 2017 / 8,715 views

This young woman helping a blind Cubs fan hail a cab will warm your heart. Good news in 2017.

This Cancer Drug Is So Effective, The FDA Approved It Immediately

June 11, 2017 / 5,248 views

A new cancer drug has overwhelmingly helped shrink or eradicate tumors in patients whose cancer had resisted every other form of treatment. Good News.

Colombian Garbage Man Builds Library From Discarded Books

June 10, 2017 / 6,341 views

A garbage collector in Colombia has his own library for children. Where did he get all the books? The trash.

Little Ceasers Staff Saves Tips For Months To Send Nigerian Coworker Home To See Family

June 09, 2017 / 11,294 views

It's been five years since 22-year-old Samuel Nzube, an Algoma University student in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, has been home to see his family in Nigeria. Good news stories in 2017.

Horse Named 'Horsey McHorseface' Pulls Away For First Australian Win

June 09, 2017 / 3,771 views

This horse needs to go all the way to the top so announcers will have to repeatedly say 'Horsey McHorseface' over and over without laughing.

Police Dog Fired For Being Too Friendly Gets New Job As Greeter

June 09, 2017 / 8,942 views

Gavel was recruited as a puppy to train as a police dog and he showed a lot of promise. But the German shepherd ended up getting fired for being 'too friendly.'

Zoo Calls In Regular Doctors To Perform Emergency Surgery On Pregnant Gorilla

June 08, 2017 / 4,819 views

The Philadelphia Zoo had to act fast if they were going to save Kira and her baby. So they brought in a team of veterinarians and regular doctors to perform an emergency delivery using procedures and equipment similar to those used in human deliveries --

Homeless Shelter Receives $10,000 Donation From Former Resident

June 08, 2017 / 11,995 views

A formerly homeless man has given the shelter that took him in a $10,000 donation.

Man Dives Into Moving Car To Save Driver

June 07, 2017 / 3,750 views

A northern Illinois man has been hailed a hero after he jumped through the open window of a moving car to save the driver, who was having a seizure.

Muslim Man Saves 64 Christians From Being Executed By Terrorists In The Philippines

June 07, 2017 / 5,479 views

Noor Lucman has saved the lives of 64 Christians by hiding them in his home during terrorist attacks.

Dad Attends His Son's Graduation Proudly Wearing The Tie He Made For Him In 1st Grade

June 06, 2017 / 5,896 views

A Texas dad has warmed the hearts of many by attending his son's graduation proudly wearing the Pokemon tie his son made for him in first grade.

98-Year-Old Turns $1,000 In Stock Into $2 Million And Donates It All To Wildlife

June 05, 2017 / 4,450 views

70 years ago, Russ Gremel decided to buy about $1,000 worth of stock in Walgreens. By the time Gremel hit his late 90s, the stock was worth more than $2 million.

Man Leaves $275,000 Donation To Small Animal Shelter He's Never Even Visited

June 05, 2017 / 5,436 views

The New Westminster Animal Shelter in New Westminster, British Columbia, received a very generous donation from a man that had never even visited the establishment.

Texas Legislators Vote To End Jail Time For Being Too Poor To Pay Fines

June 04, 2017 / 4,530 views

Texas legislators have just voted in favor of allowing low-income residents to pay off fines in methods other than money.