A central , research based premise of my Daily Positive Impact articles which I have stated previously is captured in many studies:
–Researchers at the University of Southampton found in a study involving over 2,000 respondents that consuming bad news can cause anxiety and an overall bad mood. Uplifting news, on the other hand, motivated readers to make a positive impact rather than lament societal issues.
Daily Good: News that Inspires – https://www.dailygood.org/ – is one of the multiple positive news sites I have shared and this article comes from them.
Have a healthy and impactful life, Peter Prichard
-WEBSITE/BLOG – Have Positive Impact – https://havepositiveimpact.com/
YUKON BI-ATHLETE GIVES UP SPOT AT ARCTIC WINTER GAMES SO HIS FRIEND CAN COMPETE
From: Luke Carroll
A young man looks forward.
For many kids across the circumpolar north, going to the Arctic Winter Games is a big opportunity.
Chase O’Brien said he’s been competing in biathlon for the past five years. It’s a sport that combines either snowshoeing or cross country skiing, and rifle shooting.
O’Brien qualified for and attended the 2023 Arctic Winter Games a year ago in Wood Buffalo, Alta., and said he had an unforgettable time.
O’Brien qualified again for this year’s games in Mat-Su, Alaska — but decided instead to give up his spot for his friend Gallagher D’Abramo. This was the last chance for either of the teens to attend the games, as they’ll both age out of the competition after this year.
“I want him to also live through that,” O’Brien said of his friend.
The Arctic Winter Games can be a once in a lifetime opportunity.
D’Abramo had been listed as an alternate for the games in Mat-Su. He also didn’t make the cut for Wood Buffalo last year.
O’Brien knew his friend has been wanting to go to the Arctic Winter Games for several years now and that this would be his last chance before graduating.
“I felt like our friendship was more important than the race, so I decided to just let it go,” O’Brien said.
D’Abramo said he was also happy to get the chance to compete outside of Whitehorse.
“I am really happy to be here, it’s quite fun,” he said, at the games.
Yukon’s biathlon coach Nick Marnik said he is proud of the teen for giving up his spot to allow a friend to compete in Alaska. (Cheryl Kawaja/CBC)
Coach Nick Marnik said O’Brien’s decision was reflective of the teen’s character. “We’re an individual sport — but there’s a biathlon family,” Marnik said. “I couldn’t have been more proud of him.”
And D’Abramo ended up doing his team proud as well — winning a silver ulu in the five-kilometre snowshoe biathlon.
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I hope, through the publication of positive stories and resources, to energize readers to take their own actions to make our world a better place. If you are already there, thanks!!
Have a healthy and impactful life, Peter Prichard
-WEBSITE/BLOG – Have Positive Impact – https://havepositiveimpact.com/