Feel Good Friday News 26/06/26
The media tends to focus on negative news as it’s that kind of news that sells, when that’s all we digest it can have a negative effect on our mindset. Here’s a few positive ones from last few weeks
1.Dog rescued
A dog named Bruce was rescued after being blown three miles out to seain an inflatable kayak off the Northumberland coast. His owner raisedthe alarm when he couldn’t reach him, prompting a search involving thecoastguard and a tour boat crew. After two hours, the crew spottedBruce still in the kayak, though he briefly fell into the water during therescue. He was safely pulled aboard
2.Cycling world record for Father & Son
A father and son from the UK, George Kohler and his son Josh Kohler,cycled 18,000 miles around the world over 14 months, breaking threeworld records for the fastest circumnavigation, longest journey, andmost countries visited by a father-son duo. Along the way, they facedphysical, mental, and emotional challenges, but also enjoyed memorablemoments with people they met across different countries. Theyeventually returned home to an emotional welcome from friends andfamily.
3.Taxi driver gets a fare outcome
During celebrations of the New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in53 years, taxi driver Bitat Noureddine had his cab vandalised and wasassaulted by a crowd. Footage of the incident went viral, promptingrapper French Montana to step in and help. Partnering with ZacheryDereniowski and the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, they launched aGoFundMe to support Noureddine, raising over $76,000 to help himrecover from the damage and rebuild his livelihood.
4.Social media star gives pensioner security
Spencer, from the SB Mowing social media channel, helped a strugglingwoman named Debbie, who had fallen on hard times after caring for herterminally ill husband and facing multiple financial setbacks. Aftercleaning her severely overgrown garden and covering urgent costs likerent through his non-profit, Spencer launched a GoFundMe that went
viral, raising $685,000 to support Debbie and provide long-term financial security.
5. Scooting for good
Joel Redhead (32) from Hull and Shane Cole (33) from Coventry completed a 157‑mile scooter journey, travelling from West Kirby to Hull to raise money for baby loss charity Chasing Rainbows. The challenge, inspired by the loss of Joel’s nephew Jude, took several days and proved physically tough, but they received strong support from their online community as they finished their journey.
6. Clean and Messi
Lionel Messi this week became the all time record World Cup goalscorer as he scored another 2 goals against Austria to add to his Hatrick vs Algeria. Defending winners Argentina have picked up wins in both games without conceding and Messi has scored all their goals. Messi now has 18 World Cup goals.
7. Dr honors promise
Dylan Mwaniki, a teenager from Kansas City, was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer at 14 and given just eight months to live, but survived thanks to treatment and the unwavering support of his doctor, Dr. Mary Austin. O ver a y ear o f c hemotherapy, A ustin built a close bond with Dylan, encouraging him and even promising to attend his graduation—a promise that gave him the motivation to keep fighting. Now cancer-free, Dylan graduated high school, and in a heartfelt surprise, Austin—who had since moved away—kept her word and attended
8. Teens rescue elderly lady
Two teens, Gunner Skidmore and Kohen Chick, from Fruitland, Iowa, rescued an elderly woman after spotting her lying injured in her yard during a bike ride. The woman had been there for over 16 hours without water or help after falling while feeding her horse. The boys called for assistance with the help of Skidmore’s mother, and she was taken to hospital. They believe their quick actions likely saved her life
9. Friends are brothers
After decades of rumours and suspicion, 60-year-old Graham Hearsey discovered that his childhood best friend, David Joyce, is actually his half-brother. While recovering in hospital, Graham tracked down David
and suggested they take DNA tests, which confirmed they shared the same biological father. The heartwarming revelation reunited the pair after years apart, and both families have warmly embraced the news, with Graham saying the discovery has given him a new lease on life.
10. One million park runs
Parkrun celebrated its one millionth event globally across the weekend of 13–14 J une 2 026. T o m ark t he o ccasion, t he c harity l aunched a #ThanksAMillion campaign. A landmark celebratory run took place at Bushy Park in west London—where the very first parkrun was held in 2004—featuring founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt and Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes
It finally gets cooler next week. We’re in good temperature zones.
Quotes
"The less you respond to negative people, the more powerful your life will become.” – Robert E. Baine Jr
"“You must not allow your mind to dwell on any thought that is not positive or constructive.” – Emmet Fox
“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” – Willie Nelson
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” – William James
“People inspire you, or they drain you. Pick them wisely.” – Hans F. Hasen
Story time / reflection time
There once was a bunch of tiny frogs...
... who arranged a running competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants...
The race began...
Honestly, no-one in crowd really believed that the tiny frogs would reach the top of the tower. You heard statements such as:
"Oh, WAY too difficult!!"
"They will NEVER make it to the top".
"Not a chance that they will succeed. The tower is too high!"
The tiny frogs began collapsing. One by one...
... Except for those who in a fresh tempo were climbing higher and higher...
The crowd continued to yell
"It is too difficult!!! No one will make it!"
More tiny frogs
Have a great weekend
Carwyn
