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Bolingbrook's Weekly Feel Good Stories Videos

We want to hear about acts of service, acts of kindness, and frankly any "feel good" positive story! Submit your story via e-mail!

Michael Carpanzano | Volunteer Bolingbrook Patch Mayor
Michael Carpanzano | Volunteer Bolingbrook Patch Mayor

Here is the truth ... we are in the middle of a global pandemic crisis, but we have experienced and witnessed an epidemic of local compassion. The world is understandably consumed right now with COVID-19 related topics. But unfortunately most "news" isn't focused on the good. We want to broadcast those FEEL GOOD STORIES, local to Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Maybe your children made signs in support of local healthcare workers? Maybe your company donated to a local food pantry or converted their production to masks? Maybe neighbors made surprise lawn art for your ten year old's birthday? Maybe you just took a picture of some inspirational sidewalk chalk? Maybe your sports team did a socially-distanced service project? Maybe you just graduated from "full-time parent" to full-time educator? Maybe your 50th Wedding Anniversary Party was cancelled but you still want a shout out? Maybe you supported a local business or a local restaurant? Maybe you adopted a dog? ... and so on!

Please submit your "feel good" story to Michael Carpanzano at bolingbrookevents@gmail.com. Be sure to include information such as: names of individuals involved, what neighborhood they live in, when did this take place, etc. We'll review all submissions and do a video broadcast weekly with a sampling of the submissions (we will work hard to get most submitted stories featured). If you have supporting media (picture or video) please also submit that knowing that it may show up on a social media broadcast publicly.

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It is so refreshing to see the world uniting at a time when we have to be socially distanced. If we can unite now, imagine what we can do when we're able to be six feet closer to each other. Please share this in your neighborhood Facebook Groups and with anyone who has a feel good story to share!

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