In mid-March, as the coronavirus was ravaging communities and economies around the world, The Associated Press launched its “ One Good Thing “ series to highlight individuals whose actions offer
Glimmers of light in dark times
By The Associated Press
In mid-March, as the coronavirus was ravaging communities and economies around the world, The Associated Press launched its “ One Good Thing ” series to highlight individuals whose actions offer glimmers of light in dark times.
Nine months later we’ve hit every continent except Antarctica to publish more than 180 stories of kindness, good deeds and serendipity.
Here is a look back at some of our favorite stories of people finding ways to make a difference, no matter how small:
THE TUTU GIRLS: Four young cancer survivors who met, became fast friends and supported each other while in treatment at a hospital in Florida four years ago didn’t let the pandemic keep them from their annual reunion. Known as the “tutu girls” for their matching outfits, the 6- and 7-year-olds held their meetup on Zoom. One of the moms got the idea for the dance costumes to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and a tradition was born.
10 stories of kindness from 2020
The Associated Press, which featured glimmers of light in dark times throughout the year, found these to be their favorites.
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Firefighter Elielson Silva plays his trumpet from the top of a ladder for residents at home during a lockdown in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in April. [ LEO CORREA | AP ]
Published Dec. 29, 2020
The news organization set out to find stories that were uplifting amid the sorrows of the coronavirus pandemic. These are their 10 favorite:
TRUMPETING ON HIGH
Rio de Janeiro firefighter Elielson Silva devised a novel approach to curing the coronavirus blues. Riding a fire truckâs retractable ladder as high as 200 feet, he played Brazilian tunes from that lofty perch as residents in isolation watch from their windows and applaud, flush with a restored sense of community.
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