Access Weekly JOYFLASH

March 20, 2020

Access Weekly JOYFLASH

March 27, 2020

We are living in unprecedented times and the news is overwhelming. At Access, our teams are knee deep in communicating and reporting on how Coronavirus is impacting our clients, their industries and how the situation itself is changing daily. It’s a lot. That’s why, we’ve decided to create a happy distraction… so, until further notice, the Access JOYFLASH will be coming your way every Friday, each week curated by a different researcher’s sense of All the News That Does Not Suck. enJOY

Not Everyone is an Asshole, Continued

‘People Need Immediate Relief,’ and Online Donors Make It Happen
If you don’t follow Shea Serrano on Twitter, do so immediately. Last week, the New York Times Best Seller (and my favorite writer) reached out to his 345K Twitter followers to raise money for those in need. By Sunday night he had raised $10,000 — not for a traditional charity like the Red Cross but to send directly to people who posted screenshots of student-loan statements and past-due medical bills.
This Woman Finished Her Chemo and the Neighborhood Threw Her a Socially Distanced Parade
A young lady named Coco finished her final round of chemotherapy and on her way home, Coco’s friends, family and neighbors surprised her with a big, appropriately distanced parade in her honor.
Seattle to #MakeAJoyfulNoise, support workers during coronavirus pandemic
A #trend I think we can all get behind. Last night, Seattle residents were encouraged to participate in a civic-wide celebration, applauding first responders, health care workers, grocery store workers, and supply chain workers
Cambridge Is Partnering With Local Restaurants to Help Feed Homeless People
Although this is one of the most difficult times that restaurants have ever faced, these efforts are among the many that the industry has made to help feed those in need. Support your local businesses!
Local restaurants in Queens volunteer to prepare meals throughout the NYC
Seriously, support them!
Little acts of kindness are popping up everywhere
If you have a minute, scroll through this thread from John Krasinski for #SomeGoodNews. More about John later.

“Dogs Are Naturally Good and Loyal and Kind”

These puppies got to frolic in a huge aquarium. The fish didn’t seem to care
These puppies deserved to make a new group of friends!
Quarantined Man Sends Dog To Store With Note For Cheetos, Dog Delivers
“A man’s best friend,” indeed.
People are adopting a record number of foster animals to cope with isolation
Adopt all the dogs!
A service dog in training brings comfort to ER doctors on the frontlines
Not all heroes wear capes.
An animal shelter is sending dog videos to nursing home residents who are isolated due to the coronavirus
Dogs can also successfully work from home.
Dog Sprains Tail From ‘Excessively Wagging’ It with Joy Over Family Being Home for Quarantine
Don’t worry, Rolo is okay! And living his best life.

“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”

Steve Martin Provides the Soothing ‘Banjo Balm’ You Didn’t Know You Needed
Why is it that out of all the videos of celebrities have posted, a wordless video of Steve Martin simply playing the banjo is the most comforting? Thanks, Steve.
When their high school choir concert was canceled, technology helped them sing together anyway
Thankfully, through technology, people are still able to produce the music that we need right now.
Virtual ‘Love Sweet Love’ From Quarantined Berklee College of Music Students
Seriously, it’s awesome.
Music and Encouragement From Balconies Around the World
Still waiting for the people on my block with balconies to start singing. These videos will do in the meantime.
Chicagoans spread hope with a city-wide sing-along of Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’
Who needs a karaoke?
Watch the Heartwarming Moment Residents of Senior Home Sing ‘Que Sera Sera’ to Relatives From the Window
“Que sera, sera.”

Sports Will Never Truly Be Cancelled

Mike Trout has a hopeful message for baseball fans.
While yesterday was scheduled to be Opening Day, Mike Trout narrated a video reminding us that “Even though we are apart, we can come together.” Anyone else get chills (and miss baseball)?
Even Giants fans can appreciate this message of hope, optimism from Vin Scully
Speaking of baseball, nothing is more calming than words of Vin Scully, especially during these times. For those interested, the full interview can be found here.
2-year-old reenacts scene from ‘Cool Runnings’
Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme!
Watch these seniors play a real-life version of Hungry Hungry Hippos
If anyone needs some entertainment inspiration.
Joe Buck Is Doing Play-By-Play For Twitter Fan Videos During Sports Hiatus
Practice makes perfect.
Drew and Brittany Brees commit $5 million to help Louisiana
Just wow.

“An Office is a Place Where Dreams Come True”

Lastly, a PSA that one of the greatest shows in television history aired its first episode fifteen years ago. Fifteen years later, it’s still being celebrated and rightfully so. Here’s a reminder why.