This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SAU chapter.
With half of the world in quarantine right now, the news is pretty dark. Believe it or not, there are still some happy things going on! So I took it upon myself to find some news stories that will hopefully make you smile during this time of uncertainty!
93-Year-Old Woman Who Waves to School Bus Every Morning Gets A Birthday Surprise
Bonnie Linder gets up every morning to wave to a school bus that goes by her home in Hartley, Iowa. On her 93rd birthday a few weeks ago the bus stopped in front of her house and all of the kids on board wished her a happy birthday!
Dr. Kwane Stewart is a veterinarian who has been offering care to homeless pets free of charge. Since the Great Recession of 2008, Stewart has spent most of his spare time wandering the streets of LA and San Diego in search of pet owners who can’t afford to keep their pets healthy. He knows how much pets mean to their owners, and wants to help out wherever he can.
Girl Scouts Set Up Digital Cookie Booth to Donate Boxes to Hospital Workers
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With COVID-19 spreading throughout the country, hospitals are busier than ever. That’s why Girl Scout sisters Sylvie, Julia, and Piper decided that they wanted to donate their boxes to hospital workers. They posted a video on Facebook asking their friends to pay for the boxes that would be donated to hospitals and received an overwhelming amount of support!
Things have been looking a little grim lately, so why not bring back the joy that comes from the most wonderful time of the year? Everyone could use a bit of Christmas cheer right now. If you’re in need of a social distancing activity, drive around your neighborhood and maybe you’ll see something merry and bright!
In order to spread the cheer that Olaf spreads, Josh Gad has started recording himself reading bedtime stories in Olaf’s voice for kids to listen to. During a time when things are confusing and scary, kids will hopefully find comfort in hearing their favorite snowman reading to them.
8-year-old Brayden Lawrence recently had the most relatable birthday party ever. On her big day, Brayden and her friends headed to their local target dressed like target employees ready for a fun-filled day. After a scavenger hunt around the store, each party guest was given a gift card so they could go on a shopping spree. I know what I want to do for my next birthday!
