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Strangers Come Together for Veteran Who Dedicated His Life to Helping Others
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Strangers Come Together for Veteran Who Dedicated His Life to Helping Others

Kenny Jary, better known as Patriotic Kenny, is truly one of a kind. The 84-year-old United States Navy Veteran began the Patriotic Kenny Foundation to help those in need of mobility scooters. He’s helped provide more than 150 scooters to veterans in need. All the while, he’s spreading a message of happiness and love on social media. Sadly, Kenny hit a bump in the road recently and needs a bit of help from others. “He has been diagnosed with stage IV metastatic lung cancer that has spread to his lymph nodes and lightly on his spine. His oxygen levels fluctuate, his strength is limited, and he now requires significant daily support,” Amanda Kline shared on a GoFundMe established to help Patriotic Kenny. Patriotic Kenny Remains Positive Despite the Scary Diagnosis When Patriotic Kenny learned about his diagnosis, he met the news with gratitude and not fear. “I could say it’s not fair,” he said. “But what’s not fair is that so many people will never experience the amazing life I’ve had the last five years.” His only wish is to stay at his home surrounded by those he loves and not in a hospital. The cost of private healthcare is extremely high, but Patriotic Kenny’s supporters came out in force. They’ve raised more than $300,000 so far. Donors shared kind words for Patriotic Kenny. “In honor of my Father, a Vietnam Air Force Vet, who would have been 74 this year, he passed 13 years ago from lung cancer,” someone wrote. Others let Kenny know just what he means to them. “I love your videos. You have made such an impact in my life. And I’m so grateful that I get to watch your videos every day. I know that 5 dollars is not a lot. But I really wanted to show my support and show you how much you mean to me. You have made me happy and I’m so grateful for it, and thank you for your service,” another person shared. This story’s featured image can be found here.

Entire School Learns Sign Language So Deaf First Grader Never Feels Alone
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Entire School Learns Sign Language So Deaf First Grader Never Feels Alone

Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
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Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny

Our partner Rob Brezsny, whose latest book is Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly column appearing in over a hundred publications. He is also the author of Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia: […] The post Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny appeared first on Good News Network.

8-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Has the Best End of Treatment Celebration We’ve Ever Seen
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8-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Has the Best End of Treatment Celebration We’ve Ever Seen

Cancer is a word no one ever wants to hear from a medical professional, particularly not a parent. Childhood cancer comes with many challenges, but advances in medicine have made many cancers manageable. After successful treatment, cancer patients love to ring the bell as a sign they’re in remission. Joryal Hudson’s 8-year-old son, Royce, knew just what he wanted to do at the end of his leukemia treatment at a Houston children’s hospital. Just like a guest on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Royce danced his way down the hall in a true celebration. Royce’s Mom Said He Spent Months in Treatment Joryal told Storyful Royce received an acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosis in July 2025. Since then, the family has poured their heart into beating cancer. “He kicked cancer’s butt,” his proud mom said. Royce went viral on social media, and it’s not hard to see why. His dancing, cartwheels, and smile are positively contagious. People love to see a happy ending, and this story most definitely fits the bill. “God bless Royce with a long, healthy, and happy life!” Someone wrote. “Way to go, Royce,” another person added. Complete strangers loved seeing the story of a blessed family and their celebration go viral. “Best news I heard all day,” a follower wrote. Many people took a moment to pray for Royce for the blessings he’s received and continued good health in the future. “Thank you, Jesus. I am so proud of him and his family,” a comment reads. “God is so good,” another person shared. “Blessings to you, little one.” May sweet Royce continue to share his happiness with the world every day of his life. This story’s featured image can be found here.

Meghan Markle is ‘So Proud’ When Son Archie Masters the Slopes in Rare Video
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Meghan Markle is ‘So Proud’ When Son Archie Masters the Slopes in Rare Video

Meghan Markle and her royal family headed to the mountains for a ski trip this week, and she couldn’t be more proud of how quickly her son, Prince Archie, mastered the craft. The mother of two captured footage of Archie, 6, and her husband, Harry, 41, heading down a steep mountainside during their trip. In it, Archie swooshes through the snow without hesitation while his dad checks and guides him through the process. The confident little prince doesn’t miss a beat, and he easily stays upright the whole ride down. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (@meghan) On April 2, Meghan posted the video on her Instagram page and gushed over Archie and Harry, saying, “My boys. Quick learner, Archie! So proud.” Meghan Markle Shares Adorable Photo of Princess Lilibet on Valentine’s Day While Meghan keeps her family life private, she occasionally offers these rare glimpses of Archie and her daughter, Lilibet, 4, on social media. On Valentine’s Day, Lilibet made an adorable appearance on Instagram while Meghan celebrated love in her life. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (@meghan) In the post, Meghan captured a sweet moment between Lilibet and Harry in front of a gorgeous sunset. Harry holds his daughter and lovingly watches her as she studies a bouquet of red balloons. She’s dressed like a tiny ballerina in a light pink leotard and matching pink tights. “These two + Archie = my forever Valentines,” Meghan captioned. Meghan, Harry, and their two children famously separated from the royals in March 2020. However, they still hold their duke and duchess titles. Archie and Lilibet also took prince and princess titles at birth. The four now live in Montecito, California. This story’s featured image is by Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images.