What's The Good News? Ep10 | Asteroid viewing parties, India's ventilator problem

We're back with even more good news to share in episode 10!Captain Tom Moore is celebrating his 100th birthday this week and has now raised over £29million for NHS charities. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tomswalkforthenhs In other fundraising news, Run for Heroes has now surpassed their £5million target. You can get involved instagram.com/run.for.heroesAn astroid four times the size of the largest building in the world is on its way towards the earth. The good news is it's only passing, and you can watch it as it does so here: https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2020/03/06/potentially-hazardous-asteroid-52768-1998-or2-close-encounter-online-observations-28-apr-2020/Health officials in Odisha, India are hoping the 400 new ventilators ordered will help reduce the number of deaths by snake bites in the country, an issue that costs the country hundreds of lives every year. The National Theatre have launched a monthly quiz with hosts such as Ian McKellan, Helen Mirren and Lenny Henry on the line up. Find them on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/LJQ160k_VN4Rebecca Strickson has been working with Posters for the People, a project creating art for charity and decorating the city while they're at it! https://instagram.com/rebecca_strickson_illustration?igshid=bge5bdm1yvnaIf you have any good news to share, you can find us @canwejustask Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Can We Just Ask aims to inspire positive change by starting conversations that matter. Our current show is a ten minute positive news bulletin every Tuesday and Friday in which we'll share amazing stories, inspiring initiatives and anything in between that anyone is doing around the world, with the hope of shining some light in the dark.Hosted by author Annie Clarke and journalist Will Clempner, this podcast is ultimately our way of sharing positivity, through discussions and interviews.Come and join us in starting conversations that matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.