Champion Boxer Donated Entire $9 Million Purse From His Big Fight to House the Homeless
Mental health champion and boxing champion Tyson Fury recently confirmed that he had indeed donated his entire fight purse to homeless charity.
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Fin Whales Are Feeding In Huge Numbers in Antarctica for First Time in 45 Years - WATCH
Helena Herr and colleagues captured hundreds of fin whales feeding around Elephant Island, estimating populations of around 8,000.
A Tiny Gecko is Enjoying a Big Recovery After International Collaboration has Nearly Doubled Their Numbers
Multiple groups participated in the tiny gecko's big recovery, which has doubled to 18,000 individuals in just 4 years.
A Teenager Was Having a Stroke but His Dog Helped Save Him, Explains Doctor
Sabih Effendi, a neurosurgeon who treated Gabriel, told the family that if Axel hadn't intervened, he might never have recovered.
After Recovering From Suicide Attempt, Man Now Finds Joy in Erasing Hateful Graffiti
This Ohio businessman is finding peace and healing by powerwashing away hateful graffiti on his city streets—and he's doing it free of charge.
Former Gang Leaders Embrace Peace So They Can Stop the Violence and Be Better Role Models
When a former Bloods gang leader became sick and tired of street violence, he rallied his fellow leaders to form peace so they could help their peers.
How to Let Go of a Grudge That is Stealing Your Joy
It's hard to forgive someone who has wronged you—but holding a grudge can be extremely detrimental to your wellbeing. Here are 4 steps to letting go.
Jeopardy Host Alex Trebek is Back After Announcing He is 'On the Mend' From Stage-IV Cancer Diagnosis
Just months after announcing his stage-four pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the game show host says he is "finished with chemotherapy".
Acupuncture Could Be a Non-Pharmaceutical Source of Pain Relief for Those Resisting Opioids
As WHO is set to recognize traditional Chinese medicine, these organizations are pushing for acupunture as a form of pain relief for recovering addicts.
Watch the Sweet Moment a Woman Rings Hospital 'Cancer-Free Bell' - and Accidentally Breaks it With Excitement
This woman's joyful reaction to finally being able to ring her hospital's "cancer-free bell" earlier this month is winning hearts across social media.
Interfaith Churches Convince Banks to Give $30 Million to Help Foreclosed Families
An interfaith group in Virginia has shown what a grassroots group can do when working together for positive change -- in this case, help for some of the 20,000 families who lost homes in the 2008 foreclosure crisis. VOICE (Virginians Organized For Interfaith Community Engagement) managed to get pledges of $30 million from Bank of America, General Electric and the Virginia Housing Development Authority to help such families in Manassas and Prince William County.
Another Roundup of Positive Updates on the COVID Outbreaks From Around the World
From vaccines being tested around the world to a Nobel prize-winning biophysicist predicting recovery, here are some good updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Sober Bars' Are Giving More and More Recovering Alcoholics a Social Place for Fun Without Booze
Not only does it give sober patrons a place to have fun, it also helps them become adjusted to traditional bar environments.
From Hong Kong to New Zealand, Hawaii and Montana, Officials Celebrate No New Cases of COVID-19
Hong Kong hasn't had a COVID-19 case in 22 days, while New Zealand, Hawaii and Montana are all celebrating days without new COVID cases.
This Gym Helping Its Members Stay Sober in Quarantine is Now Helping Addicts Around the World as Well
Although The Phoenix usually uses its gym as a community for recovering addicts, their new online presence amidst the pandemic is helping hundreds more.
How to Get Over the Shame You May Feel About Going to Rehab
Getting help for your addiction can be a scary process, but that doesn't mean that you should be discouraged from giving it a shot – so here are a few ways you can overcome those fears.
Since Women Overcoming Addiction Repaid Town in Kindness, It's One of the 'Nicest Places' in US
When this Kansas community welcomed the residents of a new women's recovery center, the residents were sure to repay the kindness tenfold.
She Went From a Champion to Being Unable to Walk - Then Returned to Shatter a National Record
This 26-year-old athlete thought her career was over after doctors found an extra bone in her ankle - but she refused to give up on her destiny.
After Worst California Fire and Mudslides Last Year, Santa Barbara Celebrates Christmas With Boat Parade of Lights
One year after California's worst wildfire tore through Santa Barbara county and mudslides killed residents, the community renewed a Christmas tradition.
3 Invigorating Tips for Kicking Boredom if You're in Recovery
If you're recovering from addiction or substance abuse, boredom can be an especially dangerous sensation – which is why you may want to do your best to avoid it.
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