Welcome to the Good News Roundup for April 27, 2026
Boston Marathon moment shows true sportsmanship
At the Boston Marathon, first time runner Ajay Haridasse was struggling in the final stretch when fellow runners Aaron Beggs and Robson Oliveira stopped to help him reach the finish line.
Oliveira sacrificed a personal best and later required medical attention after assisting Haridasse, who was experiencing dehydration. He later said on social media that he did not regret helping him over the finish line.
Their decision to put a fellow competitor first meant Haridasse secured a qualifying time for next year’s race, while both runners still achieved their own 2027 qualifying times. Read the full story here.
Hero principal crowned prom king after saving students
Students at Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma USA, honoured principal Kirk Moore as prom king weeks after he tackled an active shooter and helped protect his school community.
Moore, who was injured while disarming the former student, has been praised for his courage, with current students celebrating him not just as a leader, but as a hero.
The school community voted him prom king weeks after the incident in recognition of his actions in protecting students and staff during the attack. Click here to learn more.
Breakthrough therapy restores young girl’s eyesight
In the UK, six-year-old Saffie Sandford, who has Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis LCA, has had her sight restored through groundbreaking gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London have found Luxturna can improve vision in children with RPE65 related retinal disease, especially when treated early.
The treatment has been described as life changing, helping Saffie navigate everyday activities with greater confidence, offering new hope for children living with the eye condition.
Read Saffie’s full story here.
Celebrating Bobi, the World’s Oldest Dog Ever Recorded
Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal, was named the world’s oldest dog by Guinness World Records after living an incredible 31 years before passing in 2023, with his story resurfacing online as people continue to share his legacy.
What’s lovely is seeing how many people are still sharing stories about him, along with their own memories of pets they’ve loved and lost and the big impact animals have on our lives.
Years later, Bobi’s record is still recognised by Guinness World Records and continues to be shared widely online.
Read more about Bobi here.
