It’s time to take another look at some of the uplifting and inspiring stories making the headlines as we bring you this week’s installment of The Good News Week.
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A BREAKTHROUGH IN PARKINSON’S RESEARCH
First to BBC News this week, and to the remarkable findings from research by scientists at a leading university in Ontario, Canada, which could prove a breakthrough for those living with Parkinson’s disease. More on this story here.
BUILDING A BRIGHT NEW FUTURE FOR THE BLIND
Next to CNN, and some equally revolutionary news that Lego – the popular brand of toy building bricks are launching their first ever range of bricks with Braille for those children who are blind or visually impaired to hit the shelves in 2020. See the amazing prototype and about the launch here.
OFFERING A HELPING PAW
Finally this week, we head back Stateside to Sterling, Virginia, and the endearing story of Derrick Campana on AOL who has helped thousands of our four legged friends with his successful practice creating custom prosthetic legs for them. More on his incredible work can be seen here.
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