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Today, we're celebrating the 100th anniversary of Yankee Stadium's opening day on April 18, 1923. Back then, the legendary Babe Ruth hit a home run to help the Yankees defeat their former team, the Boston Red Sox, marking the start of what would become known as "The House that Ruth Built."

Over the years, Yankee Stadium has seen some incredible moments, from hosting 6,581 regular season home games for the Yankees to legendary boxing matches like the one between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling in 1938.

While Yankee Stadium may have hosted its final baseball game in 2008, it remains a cherished symbol of American sports and culture. So let's take a trip down memory lane and celebrate the historic moments that took place at "The Cathedral of Baseball." And as always, we have more good news and uplifting stories to share with you today! 👇

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Golden Retrievers Gather At The Boston Marathon Finish Line 🏁

Dozens of golden retrievers and their owners gathered in Boston to honor Spencer and Penny, two beloved Boston Marathon dogs who died of cancer. The dogs wore yellow bandanas with "GOLDEN STRONG" printed on them, paying homage to the blue "BOSTON STRONG" flags that Spencer and Penny had carried in past marathons. The event was hosted by Massachusetts Golden Meetups to honor Spencer, Penny, and all dogs that have lost their lives to cancer. The group also presented a $1,000 check in Spencer and Penny's names that will go toward dog cancer research with the Morris Animal Foundation.

Spencer and Penny's owner, Richard Powers, started having his golden retrievers hold the blue flags in 2015, and they quickly captured the hearts of runners and spectators along the marathon route. In 2022, Spencer was named the "official dog of the 126th Boston Marathon." Let's honor Spencer, Penny, and all the amazing dogs who have touched our lives by holding them close to our hearts and keeping their memory alive.

“Be Cool. Give Blood.”

Donating blood is now cooler than ever, thanks to a new American Red Cross partnership with "Peanuts." Those who donate blood by April 23 will receive a T-shirt featuring Snoopy as his alter ego, Joe Cool, with the caption “Be cool. Give blood.” The shirt has gone viral on TikTok, becoming a hot commodity, and users posting about their efforts to get the Snoopy shirts are also unintentionally informing viewers about the blood donation process and sparking an uptick in blood donors. Blood donations have risen by more than 40% compared to the week before the partnership, and there’s been a big jump in first-time blood donors.

Having a stable blood supply is important, as it is used for medical procedures such as surgeries, cancer treatment, and transfusions after traumatic injuries. Last year, the Red Cross faced the worst blood shortage in over a decade, supplying an estimated 40% of the country's blood supply. The success of this campaign is a positive step towards ensuring that there is a sufficient blood supply to meet the medical needs of the population.

Inspiring Stories 💫

🎤 Deaf DJ breaking barriers

Robbie Wilde, an Atlanta-based musician, DJ, and music producer, has mastered his craft despite being fully deaf in one ear and having only 20% hearing in the other. He learned to adapt by reading lips and body language and now makes music by feeling the vibrations of the songs, proving that everything is possible.

🧸 Letter to a boy and a new toy

4-year-old Toby wrote a letter to Dorset Police after his toy car was flattened by a passing car. His foster parents helped him write the letter, in which he asked police to catch the “bad man” who broke his car. Sergeant Sophie Williams responded with a letter and a brand-new toy car, reassuring Toby that the police are there to help people like him and changing his perception of the police from one of fear to friendship.

🪪 Lost student ID found 41 years later

A man in Nanaimo, British Columbia found a buried purse while digging a hole for a fence post. Inside, he found a 1981-1982 student ID from Wellington Junior Secondary School, which he turned over to police. After identifying the owner, named Lori, police returned the ID to her after 41 years.

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