CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: This Resilient Rose Survived Katrina & Blooms Nationwide
Aug 30, 2025
A man turned extra vegetables into a nonprofit feeding thousands in Florida. Skateboarder Brooke Johnson took on a cross-country journey for spinal cord research, tied to family challenges. Ancient artifacts were discovered from a sunken city in Egypt. A new U.S. coin honors disability advocate Stacey Park Milburn, highlighting representation. The resilient Peggy Martin rose symbolizes hope, having survived Hurricane Katrina, and its propagation reflects strength and emotional ties to family.
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From Garden Surplus To Community Food Bank
- Bill Brown turned extra vegetables from his garden into The Children's Table, a food bank serving 10 Florida counties.
- He scaled it with local farmers and stores to provide 1.5 million meals and dignified service to families.
Skating Coast To Coast For A Promise
- Brooke Johnson skateboarded over 3,000 miles from Venice Beach to Virginia Beach in 119 days to honor her stepfather and raise funds for spinal cord research.
- She kept her promise, raised roughly $55,000 with Wings for Life, and described many smaller 'finish lines' across the journey.
Use Small Finish Lines To Reach Big Goals
- Give yourself repeatable short goals to stay motivated during long projects.
- Stay consistent and use small finish lines to make big goals achievable.