Access Weekly JOYFLASH

May 8, 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 – Part 8

• A man ran 20.2 miles to raise money for kids who can’t afford yearbooks
  By Tuesday evening, Rodio had raised over $5,000.
• 15-Year-old Karate Expert Teaches Moves to Seniors – and the Results Are Pure Gold
  Hi-ya!
• Coronavirus leads to new giving and volunteering
  According to the nonprofit Candid, nearly $10 billion in large charitable gifts around the world has so far been donated in response to the pandemic, with much of it originating in the U.S.
• 2-Year-Old Arkansas Boy Adopted Over Zoom After Coronavirus Pandemic Canceled Court Hearings
  All the feels!
• Random act of kindness: Man caught on camera mowing lawn for blind woman
  This man must be found!
• An 11-year-old wrote a thank-you note to her mailman. Postal workers are sending her letters of appreciation
  Remember letters?
• Lowe’s sending $1 million worth of flowers to moms isolated because of the coronavirus
  Special delivery!

Let’s Celebrate!

• Barack Obama to Celebrate Graduating Seniors in at Least 3 Events
  “I’ve always loved joining commencements — the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice,” Mr. Obama said on Twitter. “Even if we can’t get together in person this year, Michelle and I are excited to celebrate the nationwide Class of 2020 and recognize this milestone with you and your loved ones.”
• Incredible scenes as Captain Tom Moore receives 125,000 cards for his 100th birthday
  Happy birthday, Captain!
• Neighbors help ‘Mima’ celebrate 98th birthday with parade
  Happy birthday, Mima!
• A FedEx worker surprised a little girl to make her quarantine birthday extra special
  I would also like some cupcakes, please. 
• See dad’s ‘ecstatic’ reaction after son hits first home run
  Going, going, gone!

Shouldn’t All Zoom Meetings Include Animals?

• Dog buddies ‘chat’ on video call during COVID-19 lockdown
  Friends reunited!
• ‘Pets Together’ Program Helps Seniors, Nurses and More Have Virtual Playdates With Cute Animals
  Animals are always here to help.
• The coronavirus pandemic has people cooped up and anxious. Therapy dogs are here to help, by video call, of course.
  Essential workers.
• ‘Goat 2 Meeting’ Service Lets Farm Animals Make Cameo Appearance on Your Next Zoom Call to Support Shelter
  Next wine club?
• Office Star Rainn Wilson Will Host First-Ever Zoom Call for Pets — All Are Welcome!
  The Office meets pets.

Give the Fans What They Want

• Daniel Radcliffe and other stars are reading “Harry Potter” to fans online
  Mischief managed.
• Andy Serkis is reading The Hobbit in a 12-hour marathon for COVID-19 relief
  “There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something.”
• Community’s cast is reuniting for a virtual table read to benefit COVID-19 relief
  More of these, please.
• Cobie Smulders Performs New Quarantine Version of “Let’s Go to the Mall”
  Today!
• How Hip-Hop Royalty Found a New Home on Instagram Live
  Time to start the party.

Take Care of Yourself

• If You’re Feeling Stressed, These 9 Therapist-Approved Techniques Can Help You Relax
  It may take some trial and error to find which techniques work best for you, but once you’ve found some that you like, you’re going to feel more relaxed.
• Stress relief: this simple exercise could help you to take control of your stress levels
  “One of the best ways to control our stress levels is to observe our own thoughts and recognise where we are placing our focus and attention,” he explains.
• The 15 Best Springtime Cocktails to Make as the Weather Warms
  Or you can always pour yourself a drink. Cheers!