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Can We Just Ask - What's The Good News? Ep10 | Asteroid viewing parties, India's ventilator problem

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

Can We Just Ask

04/28/20 • 10 min

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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.heroes


An 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_VN4


Rebecca 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=bge5bdm1yvna


If you have any good news to share, you can find us @canwejustask



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