Hundreds have come together online to share the 鈥渟ilver linings鈥� during the ongoing pandemic.
Organizers of a Facebook group, , David and Elizabeth Pratt are encouraging people to post the positive stories that are resulting from COVID-19.
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鈥淚t has been incredibly uplifting to see so many positive posts and is a great reminder that even in the worst of situations, there is some good, if you just look hard enough,鈥� said Elizabeth.
The group was created about a week ago and has gained more than 500 people and continues to climb. It has attracted people from around North America, India and Europe, Elizabeth noted.
鈥淚f you鈥檙e Facebook timeline is anything like mine, it鈥檚 full of negative news stories,鈥� she said. 鈥淲e think we need some positivity in this very negative environment.鈥�
The aim of the group is to share the 鈥減ersonal happy stories,鈥� Elizabeth added.
Members in the group share posts, stories and videos from around the globe, including a recent video of a 91原创 school teacher singing for her students.
鈥淢y friend being recognized for cheering up her students with a COVID parody of Let it Go,鈥� Lindsay Roberts said when posting a 91原创 Advance Times article about Kristi Robertson, who wanted to cheer up her students at 91原创 Fundamental and Secondary School with her performance.
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鈥淲hat a gift this is to our students,鈥� Suzanne Perreault replied on the post.
Once COVID-19 has passed Elizabeth hopes to maintain the community group.
鈥淚t can be a good platform to share uplifting stories,鈥� she said.
To learn about the group search on Facebook.
鈥淣o good thing is too small,鈥� the group description reads. 鈥淔eel free to join our group and help spread some good news.鈥�
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