Good News of the Week
by Veronica Joce
Special Olympian Chris Nikic becomes first person with Down's syndrome to complete Ironman triathlon
The Ironman triathlon is one of the most challenging sporting events in human history, and this past weekend history was made.
After swimming 2.4 miles, cycling 112 miles, and then running a 26.2-mile marathon, special Olympian Chris Nikic, at 21 years old, entered the Guinness Book of World Records by becoming the first person with Down's Syndrome to complete the race.
“To Chris, this race was more than just a finish line and celebration of victory,” his dad told the BBC. “Ironman has served as his platform to become one step closer to his goal of living a life of inclusion, normalcy, and leadership. It’s about being an example to other kids and families that face similar barriers, proving no dream or goal is too high… If Chris can do an Ironman, he can do anything.”
6 year-old-boy sparked a chain of kindness at McDonald’s drive-thru
A six-year-old Blake Durham was ordering breakfast at the fast food chain in Stockton-on-Tees, UK, when he told his mother he wanted to "do something kind". He told his server he would buy food for the man in the car behind.
The boy's act of kindness then sparked a chain of joy and generosity with car after car paying for the meal of those next in line. Blake said he had wanted to make people "happy and let them have a good day."
Climate risk assessments will be mandatory for UK firms
The UK will become the first country in the world to require corporations to complete climate change risk assessments, as chancellor Rishi Sunak announced last week.
Sunak also commented plans for the UK’s first green bonds, which will allow the government to borrow money at a low interest rate to fund investment in carbon-reducing projects.
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