Last Year We Helped Pick the Nicest Places in America - and Now We're Searching for More (Nominate Yours!)
After WS served as a judge for last year's Nicest Places in America contest, we are now asking you to submit even more stories of kindness.
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You and a Friend Could Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Slumber Party With Mona Lisa at the Louvre
AirBnb and the Musée du Louvre are hosting a contest for two lucky guests to win a once-in-a-lifetime sleepover experience at the museum.
Instead of Selling Her $1.7 Million Home, Woman is Giving It Away to the Winner of a Letter-Writing Contest
You now have an opportunity to live in this breathtaking $1.7 million home simply by writing a $25 letter to Alla Wagner about why you want to live there.
Give A Fudge! Nominate an Inspirational Friend to Receive Free Gourmet Fudge for WS's 15th Anniversary
Do you know someone in the United States who is always looking on the bright side, cheering others when they need it most? In honor of the Good News Network's 15th anniversary, we will send a free gift box of gourmet fudge to five positive people nominated by WS fans to be honorary Good News Ambassadors, for their consistent efforts to inspire others.
CONTEST: What Good News Means to Me, Prizes for 4 Best Entries
Fifteen years ago on Labor Day weekend I clicked the button for the first time that uploaded the Good News Network website, allowing anyone in the world to see it on the internet. To mark the anniversary, I am launching a contest called, What 'Good News' Means to Me. I've got some SUPER life-enhancing prizes to award for my four favorite entries.
Disability Kept Him From Soccer Stardom, But His Own Animated Super Hero Turns Disease into Strength
Aaron D'Errico always wanted to play soccer like his superstar dad who led the USA Men's National soccer team, but since birth, his leg muscles have been damaged by disease. His determination to overcome, however, blossomed in his imagination where he visualized his victories through a comic soccer superhero named Ammon. The hero, Ammon, is a medical student with cerebral palsy who secretly dreams of being a soccer star – like his father – but during his search for a cure, he gains superpowers through a blend of science and spirit. Aaron himself has become an inspiring hero to Marvel comics icon Stan Lee, and may become a mentor to an upcoming artist thanks to his online contest offering $2,000 to an aspiring illustrator.
Missouri Couple Hopes to Live Normally After Winning Powerball Jackpot
To announce one of the biggest events of their lives, and surrounded by family and friends, Cindy and Mark Hill were introduced Friday as winners in this week's huge Powerball lottery — an extraordinary stroke of luck that gives them half of the $588 million jackpot.
Missouri Couple Hopes to Live as Normally as Possible After Winning Half of Powerball Jackpot
To announce one of the biggest events of their lives, and surrounded by family and friends, Cindy and Mark Hill were introduced Friday as winners in this week's huge Powerball lottery — an extraordinary stroke of luck that gives them half of the $588 million jackpot.
Canada Man Wins $10,000 for Suggesting Next Donut Flavor
A dreamed-up doughnut that melds together chocolate, caramel and pecans has earned its inventor $10,000. Andrew Shepherd was crowned the winner on Monday after beating out 63,000 entries in a Tim Hortons contest..
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