Good News
Follow the latest Good News news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
November 1, 2024 at 11:26 PM

Man with terminal cancer miraculously completes an Ironman World Championship

Jonathan Pascual was diagnosed with mediastinal paraganglioma in 2022. Now, he completed an event that involves a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and finishes with a marathon 26.2-mile run.
November 1, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Jonathan Pascual was diagnosed with mediastinal paraganglioma in 2022. Now, he completed an event that involves a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and finishes with a marathon 26.2-mile run.
November 1, 2024 at 9:38 PM

Man with terminal cancer diagnosis completes Ironman World Championship

Jonathan Pascual was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called mediastinal paraganglioma in 2022.
November 1, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Jonathan Pasqual of United States celebrates completing the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship, Oct. 26, 2024, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii.
November 1, 2024 at 7:16 PM

How teens are helping seniors live their best lives

GlamourGals provides manicures, makeovers, and companionship to seniors, helping them combat loneliness while empowering teens to make a difference.
November 1, 2024 at 7:16 PM
VIDEO: How teens are helping seniors live their best lives
October 30, 2024 at 8:19 PM

Boy battling cancer welcomed back to school in the most heartwarming way

5-year-old Miguel is battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and when he returned to school in Varginha, Brazil, his classmates showed him how much he was loved.
October 30, 2024 at 8:19 PM
5-year-old Miguel is battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and when he returned to school in Varginha, Brazil, his classmates showed him how much he was loved.
October 30, 2024 at 3:18 PM

84-year-old retired NY firefighter watches Yankees win at his 1st World Series game

Joe Baal, a retired firefighter, went to his first Yankees game at age 8.
October 30, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Jaymie DePalo and her father, Joe Baal.
October 30, 2024 at 12:49 AM

84-year-old former firefighter surprised with tickets to 1st World Series thanks to loved ones

"I just wanted to share with the world what a great man my dad is," daughter Jaymie DePalo said about her dad, Joe Baal, who was a New York City firefighter for 27 years.
October 30, 2024 at 12:49 AM
"I just wanted to share with the world what a great man my dad is," daughter Jaymie DePalo said about her dad, Joe Baal, who was a New York City firefighter for 27 years.
October 24, 2024 at 9:43 AM

Meet the musician born without hands who spreads positivity with inspirational music

Gifted Hands, born Immanuel Mitchel and without hands, found a therapeutic outlet for his struggles through honest and inspiring music.
October 24, 2024 at 9:43 AM
VIDEO: Meet the musician born without hands who spreads positivity with inspirational music
October 23, 2024 at 10:13 PM

Bride surprises dad by wearing late mother's wedding dress for ceremony

Grace Mixon didn't tell her dad she was wearing her late mom's dress until their first look the day of the wedding.
October 23, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Grace Mixon didn't tell her dad she was wearing her late mom's dress until their first look the day of the wedding.
October 23, 2024 at 12:13 AM

Woman meets husband after getting donor lungs from his late sister

Jennifer Skaggs was born with a rare genetic disorder that made breathing difficult, and she got a transplant in 2019. She didn't know she'd end up joining her donor's family five years later.
October 23, 2024 at 12:13 AM
VIDEO: Woman meets husband after getting donor lungs from his late sister
October 22, 2024 at 8:21 PM

'Hero' bus driver reunites with 5-year-old girl he rescued

A New York City bus driver has reunited with the young girl he rescued in September.
October 22, 2024 at 8:21 PM
New York City bus driver Luis Jimenez reunited with 5-year-old Addy, whom he spotted wandering alone on the street in Harlem in September.
October 22, 2024 at 1:30 AM

'You're going to The Eras Tour!': Boy's dream comes true after viral Halloween outfit

Henry Hinson dressed up as Eras Tour dancer Kameron Saunders for Halloween.
October 22, 2024 at 1:30 AM
Henry Hinson was surprised with tickets to see Taylor Swift after his Eras Tour-inspired Halloween costume went viral.
October 16, 2024 at 7:24 PM

Pilot adopts kitten after helping airlift shelter pets following hurricanes

Southwest Airlines Captain Matt Prebish piloted the emergency flight on Oct. 12. Then, one little fellow caught his attention.
October 16, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Southwest Airlines Captain Matt Prebish piloted the emergency flight on Oct. 12. Then, one little fellow caught his attention.
October 15, 2024 at 4:24 PM

Deserving youth advocate surprised with trip to Walt Disney World

"GMA" looks at the story of Chelsea Velez, who has made it her mission to support young people in her community and connect them with mentors.
October 15, 2024 at 4:24 PM
VIDEO: Deserving youth advocate surprised with trip to Walt Disney World
October 15, 2024 at 1:14 AM

Golden retriever service dog steals the show in college marching band

Among the nearly 300-member University of Northern Iowa Panther Marching Band is one unofficial furry member – Winnie the golden retriever.
October 15, 2024 at 1:14 AM
 Winnie is a golden retriever and has been with Gabi Riessen since she was a puppy.
October 13, 2024 at 8:21 PM

'Good News Movement' spreads positive news of the week

Michelle Figueroa, founder of the "Good News Movement," joins ABC News Live to share the latest good news and positive stories being shared online.
October 13, 2024 at 8:21 PM
'Good News Movement' spreads positive news of the week
October 9, 2024 at 7:21 PM

Formerly conjoined twins go home after spending 1 year hospitalized

Amari and Javar Ruffin shared part of their sternum, diaphragm, abdominal wall, and liver.
October 9, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Twins Amari and Javar Ruffin were separated at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia after sharing part of their sternum, diaphragm, abdominal wall and liver.
October 9, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Teacher receives surprise from Sheryl Lee Ralph

The actress and "GMA" are celebrating a deserving teacher at Repertory High School of Theatre Arts in New York for the impact she has made on her students.
October 9, 2024 at 4:11 PM
VIDEO: Teacher receives surprise from Sheryl Lee Ralph
October 9, 2024 at 1:08 PM

After lung transplant, woman finds love with late donor's brother

A West Virginia woman who received a double lung transplant met and fell in love with her late donor's brother.
October 9, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Jennifer and Travis Ellis married in West Virginia on Sept. 28, 2024.
October 8, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Emotional video of son surprising mom by paying her mortgage goes viral

André Williams gave his mother Tracy Gathers-Williams the gift of a lifetime, sending her a video to let her know he had paid off her mortgage.
October 8, 2024 at 8:25 PM
VIDEO: Emotional video of son surprising mom by paying her mortgage goes viral
1 month ago

Local ice cream truck owner receives a surprise

"GMA" shares the story of Maria Campanella, a woman behind a local ice cream truck who has been serving her community for over three decades.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Local ice cream truck owner receives a surprise
1 month ago

Stepdad can't hold back tears as stepdaughter asks him to adopt her

A stepfather was moved to tears when his stepdaughter held up a sign at his wedding, asking if he would become her "dad forever" by adopting her.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Stepdad can't hold back tears as stepdaughter asks him to adopt her
1 month ago

Teen reunites with trooper who saved his life during runaway car incident

An 18-year-old and his mother have reunited with a Minnesota state trooper after the officer saved the teen’s life during a runaway car incident.
1 month ago
Minnesota State Trooper Zach Gruver reunited with Sam Dutcher, 18, days after Gruver risked his life to save Dutcher’s life.
1 month ago

Great-grandma has best reaction to grandchild coming out as trans

When 21-year-old drag artist Jenna Tea came out to her family as trans, no one was more supportive than her 89-year-old great-grandma
1 month ago
VIDEO: Great-grandma has best reaction to grandchild coming out as trans
1 month ago

Dad makes 12-hour trek to attend daughter’s wedding after Helene

What would normally be a two-hour drive from South Carolina to Tennessee turned into a seven-hour car ride and five-hour walk after Helene made the roads impassable for this dad.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Dad makes 12-hour trek to attend daughter’s wedding after Helene
1 month ago

Woman raises nearly $450,000 for 91-year-old veteran

Jenelle, who works at a New Hampshire pawn shop, started an online fundraiser to help her customer Donald, a veteran, who was struggling financially.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Woman raises nearly $450,000 for 91-year-old veteran
1 month ago

Woman surprises 91-year-old veteran with viral fundraiser, raising over $446K

A New Hampshire woman surprised a veteran with an online fundraiser that has gone viral and raised over $446,000 in just three months.
1 month ago
Jenelle and her fiance Jay, who work at a New Hampshire pawn shop, started an online fundraiser to help one of their customers, a veteran named Donald (center).
1 month ago

California deputy saves 12-year-old child with Down syndrome from burning home

A California sheriff's deputy is being lauded as a hero after rescuing a child from a burning home.
1 month ago
 Tulare County Deputy Alfredo Flores speaks to KFSN after he rescued a child in a house fire.
1 month ago

Beloved mailman retires after 31 years, entire community comes out to celebrate him

"People think it's a piece-of-cake job, but you’re peeking in on your elderly... taking a second to draw with the kids on the sidewalk,” said Bill Buda, who had the same 12.2 mile route for 24 years.
1 month ago
"People think it's a piece-of-cake job, but you’re peeking in on your elderly... taking a second to draw with the kids on the sidewalk,” said Bill Buda, who had the same 12.2 mile route for 24 years.
1 month ago

Ohio mail carrier gets big send-off from neighborhood

Residents around Bill Buda's mail route decorated their porches and greeted him with sweet smiles to celebrate his retirement after 24 years working for the USPS.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Ohio mail carrier gets big sendoff from neighborhood
1 month ago

Utah woman donates kidney to stranger she met on hiking trail

Krissy Miller ran into Shiller Joseph during a hike on Y Mountain in Provo. Shiller revealed that he suffers from lupus and was awaiting a kidney, prompting Miller to offer him hers.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Utah woman donates kidney to stranger she met on hiking trail
1 month ago

Sisters fly more than 8,000 miles to surprise dad for his 70th birthday

Ciara and Colleen Benko live on opposite sides of the world but nothing could stop them from celebrating their dad's 70th birthday.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Sisters fly more than 8,000 miles to surprise dad for his 70th birthday
1 month ago

Meet the 10-year-old teaching science on social media

Sean Atitsogbe started teaching science on YouTube when he was 4 years old, and he wants to continue sharing his knowledge with the world.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Meet the 10-year-old teaching science on social media
2 months ago

Man paralyzed at 19 is able to drive again

Ryley Hopper was injured in a swimming pool when he was a college freshman. Now, he has accomplished one of the many goals on his list: driving again.
2 months ago
Ryley Hopper was injured in a swimming pool when he was a college freshman. Now, he has accomplished one of the many goals on his list: driving again.
2 months ago

Baby gets stuck in doggy door after trying to follow pooch outside

This 11-month-old baby found herself stuck in a doggy door after trying to follow the family pooch, Lulu, out of their home in Novato, California.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Baby gets stuck in doggy door after trying to follow pooch outside
2 months ago

The 'Good News Movement' spreads positive news

"Good News Movement" founder and journalist Michelle Figueroa talks about the movement that spreads good news to its nearly 6 million followers on Instagram.
2 months ago
VIDEO: The 'Good News Movement' spreads positive news
2 months ago

Students raise over $20,000 to surprise custodian with 'dream' Jeep

A group of Virginia high school students teamed up to raise money and surprise their school custodian with a red Jeep Wrangler.
2 months ago
Francis Apraku, a custodian at James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, was surprised with a red Jeep Wrangler by Madison High School students who teamed up to fundraise the money for Apraku’s new car.
2 months ago

High school students surprise custodian with new car

Francis Apraku fell to the ground in shock after seeing his new Jeep Wrangler.
2 months ago
Francis Apraku fell to the ground in shock after seeing his new Jeep Wrangler.
2 months ago

Landscaper raises over $180K for cat shelter that saved injured feline

Spencer, known as SB Mowing, rescued an injured cat and brought it to Edgar and Ivy’s Cat Sanctuary. To express his gratitude, he raised over $180K.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Landscaper raises over $180K for cat shelter that saved injured feline
2 months ago

6-year-old who's had 64 rounds of chemo gets room makeover surprise from Phillies

“I love it, Mommy!" she said in reaction to the sports team decorating her room with hats, baseball cards, and Phillies colors.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 6-year-old who's had 64 rounds of chemo gets room makeover surprise from Phillies
2 months ago

Tennis coach and program director surprised with US Open tickets

USTA youth tennis coach Frances Ferdinand joins us to help celebrate tennis champions and history, but there's more in store for the director of HQ Tennis in Brooklyn.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Tennis coach and program director surprised with US Open tickets
2 months ago

Principal, teacher help deliver baby at school

The 2-pound baby was born in a Texas school's bathroom.
2 months ago
Ashley Strain, left, poses with Paige Lockstedt and her newborn daughter.
2 months ago

Mom shares sweet video of baby daughter seeing for 1st time

A TikTok video of a 7-month-old's reaction after receiving her first pair of glasses has gone viral.
2 months ago
Dana Dettmer shared a video of her daughter Pita’s reaction after receiving her first pair of glasses when she was 7 months old.
2 months ago

Texas teacher who lived in car receives financial help thanks to GoFundMe page

Bill Atkinson says he couldn't afford rent and had to live in his car to cut out a large expense.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Texas teacher who lived in car receives financial help thanks to GoFundMe page
2 months ago

Ohio boy, 6, excitedly shares news that he's getting a new heart

John-Henry Lee, who was born with a rare congenital condition, was delighted to tell friends at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital about his new donor heart after six months on the transplant list.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Ohio boy, 6, excitedly shares news that he's getting a new heart
2 months ago

Boy who was born at 26 weeks beats the odds, goes home from hospital for 1st time

A New York boy was discharged from the hospital for the first time since he was born nearly two years ago.
2 months ago
After spending the first two years of his life in the hospital, Nathaniel was able to be discharged from Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, New York. Nathaniel went home with his parents Sandya and Jorge Flores on Aug. 20, 2024.
2 months ago

Community saves Virginia siblings' lemonade stand after their earnings get stolen

More than 600 people stopped by, raising $6,600 for Rebecca and Josh Caldwell's stand after a man allegedly swiped their money jar two weeks ago.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Community saves Virginia siblings' lemonade stand after their earnings get stolen
2 months ago

6-year-old excitedly tells people he's getting a new heart

A 6-year-old boy couldn't resist telling all of his friends in the hospital he would be getting a new heart in a touching video.
2 months ago
After 6-year-old John-Henry learned he would be getting a new heart, he couldn’t resist telling all of his friends and staffers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s.
2 months ago

6-year-old excitedly tells caregiver friends he's getting a new heart

John-Henry Lee's heart transplant was a success and he celebrated going home.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 6-year-old excitedly tells caregiver friends he's getting a new heart
2 months ago

Tennesse restaurant longtime cook surprised with new SUV

An employee at Marvin’s Family Restaurant in Fayetteville, Tennessee, south of Nashville, got a lifetime surprise when her boss gifted her a brand-new SUV.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Tennesse restaurant longtime cook surprised with new SUV
2 months ago

Buffalo doctor flies plane hundreds of miles to rescue puppies

Brian Rambarran, M.D., rescued eleven puppies from a kill shelter in Asheville, North Carolina, and brought them back to Buffalo, New York.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Buffalo doctor flies plane hundreds of miles to rescue puppies