Welcome to the Good News Roundup for August 18, 2025
ABC Reporter Hand-Cycling from Perth to Sydney
An ABC reporter who sustained a life-altering spinal cord injury at the age of 19 is hand-cycling his way from Perth to Sydney, aiming to raise $1 million for spinal cord injury research.
Charles Brice left Perth in early August, battling weather elements, brutal hills and highway traffic as he makes his way across Australia, documenting his journey on social media and raising awareness about spinal cord injury.
His story is inspiring and Charles delivers updates with humour and emotion – you can follow along here.
Promising Results From Innovative Cancer Treatment
A new device offering treatment for bladder cancer has shown promising results in a phase 2 clinical trial, with tumours eliminated in more than 80% of patients.
The new therapy delivers a chemotherapy drug slowly and consistently into the bladder over a period of three weeks in people with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer – considered the most common form of bladder cancer.
As highlighted in this article, the clinical trial is one of several ongoing, with the current results considered a breakthrough in developing new treatments moving forward.
Europe’s Oldest Parkrunner Hits 250-run Milestone
Parkrun is the global, weekly free 5km event credited with making running more accessible and social, and now a 97-year-old woman has become Europe’s oldest participant to notch up 250 runs.
Grace Chambers started Parkrun in 2016 as part of her recovery from a serious surgery and quickly became a regular runner – notching up her 250th run in south Belfast this weekend.
Even more remarkable, Grace underwent heart surgery just four weeks ago, but as she told the BBC – “I’ve got a new valve, why would I not use it.”
Read more of this heartwarming story here.
Nike Co-Founder Donates Record-Breaking Amount to Cancer Care
Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife Penny have donated $2 billion to the Oregon Health and Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute – a philanthropic record.
The funds will be used to expand and accelerate diagnostics, boost access to clinical trials, and offer improved support services to patients with the aim of creating a seamless healthcare experience for patients from diagnosis right through treatment and beyond.
Read the full announcement here.
