CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: Celebrating Good News of 2024
Dec 28, 2024
Discover an inspiring street librarian bringing free books to kids in Baltimore. A high school student's dream of developing a skin cancer treatment inches closer to reality. Hear how a Phoenix nonprofit spreads joy to the homeless during the holidays. A filmmaker travels the globe, gathering stories of happiness. Lastly, listeners share their own uplifting highlights from the year, showcasing the incredible acts of kindness and community spirit that uplift us all.
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Storybook Mays' Book Trolley
- Storybook Mays gives free books to Baltimore kids through vending machines and pop-up events.
- She plans to launch a book trolley by June 1st, expanding her reach and impact.
Skin Cancer Soap
- Heman Bekela, Time's Kid of the Year, created a soap to treat skin cancer affordably.
- Preclinical trials on mice show promising results, bringing his invention closer to market.
Project Cosmos
- Michael Zerbis' Project Cosmos aims to document happy moments in every country.
- He has collected stories from 140 countries, highlighting both big and small joys.