Happy April Fools' Day! Wasn't it just New Year's Eve? 

With the arrival of April comes warmer weather, spring flowers, and (almost) summer BBQs. If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, I hope April brings you cozy days and comfy sweaters as you head into fall. 

Today we have a great issue packed with positive stories from around the globe. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your next few minutes of awwww-inspiring bliss. No April Fools' Jokes here. 

Have a fantastic rest of your week!🥰

—Kailyn

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I am more than capable of creating the life of my dreams. I trust myself and the universe's guidance of my life.

When Jim Isenberg first retired, he had no idea how lonely it could be. After working a long career in both transportation and family and youth services, Jim realized soon after his retirement that without his work, he wasn’t quite sure who he was anymore.

One thing he knew for sure, however, was that he loved being a grandpa.

• Jim craved community; he wanted to put himself out there and meet other men in a similar stage of life. 
• But he was sorely disappointed when he couldn’t find anything of the sort. There were plenty of organizations dedicated to grandmas, but next to nothing for grandfathers.

So Jim took matters into his own hands. And Grandpas United was born.

Jim and his friend, Frank Williams, founded Grandpas United to bring retired men together socially and form a community. 

During their initial get-togethers, they realized many older men needed a sense of purpose again—and what better way to provide that than by helping mentor other men?

• Over the seven years since its founding, Grandpas United has recruited around 60 volunteer grandpas(and non-grandpas) in and around White Plains, NY. 
• Members work with young boys and men, mentoring them through early fatherhood, career changes, and basic socialization lessons like shaking hands and preparing for job interviews.
• The grandpas also spend time every month hanging out with neighborhood kids, volunteering in elementary school classrooms to play games and enjoy each other’s company.

On top of helping their communities, Grandpas United members are also helping themselves. Regular volunteering for men over a two-year period increases the size of their brains in the regions associated with problem-solving and memory, NPR reports. Their volunteer work also helps the men feel a greater sense of purpose and belonging among other retirees.

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Phil Heckels, otherwise known as “rubbish” pet artist Hercule Van Wolfwinkle, began drawing his—erm—unique pet portraits for fun in 2020. The West Sussex, UK, resident now works full-time as an artist, drawing hundreds of people’s animals to raise money for two charities: Turning Tides, a homelessness charity, and StreetVet.

• In the last five years, the artist has raised more than £400,000 (~$517,500) from his portraits👆. His second book, More Rubbish Pet Portraits, is scheduled to be published on April 10.

🐦 When Ashley Hood and her family helped out a tired pigeon in their yard, they never thought the bird would permanently join their brood. Carlos the pigeon is officially home.

🐸 Distinguished amphibian and kindness scholar Kermit the Frog will deliver this year’s commencement speech at the University of Maryland.

🧓 A group of 90+-year-olds in Argentina started a podcast to discuss growing older and the joys and challenges that come with it. In one episode, 92-year-old Mabel shares: “A tip to get to 90 is to eat healthy and love yourself, love yourself very much.”

Over the last month or so, I’ve dedicated myself to practicing meditation and deep relaxation at least five days a week. And wow, what a difference it makes. The simple act of sitting still with our breath can have amazing effects on our minds and bodies.

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It's finally here. Welcome to What’s Your Win, the section of the newsletter where we celebrate all of the positive news happening right here within our DONUT community. Big or small, there’s always something to celebrate.

Check out the wins we received this week!

💪 Angela M. from Enola, Pennsylvania, is celebrating her resilient husband…

• "I'm giving it up for my husband, who I am very proud of. Last year he suffered 3 strokes and never gave up. He was back to work a month later and is still overcoming a few obstacles, like sudden outbursts of laughter (which I just love), and hiccups after eating. I am so proud of him. We don't celebrate our hard-working men as much as we should!" 

❤️ Samantha D from Canada is working on her mental health…

• "After having 2 years of high anxiety, I am finally feeling back to my normal self again! I finally really focused on my mental and physical health, and it made all the difference. If you are struggling, just know that it can get better!!!" 

Note: Responses may have been slightly edited for clarity.

1. A cross between a horse and a zebra is called a "Hobra."
2. There are 219 episodes of Friends.
3. Hillary Clinton and Céline Dion are related.

(keep scrolling for the answers)

In this crazy day-and-age, nothing positive is too small to celebrate. And who knows? A little bit of positivity and support may be just what's needed to help someone else power through some tough times.

Feel free to share even the simplest achievements with us, we promise to be your biggest hype-people🤝😎.

Share your everyday wins and accomplishments with us here. 

1. False: A male zebra plus a female horse is called a "zorse," and a female zebra plus a male horse is called a "zonkey."
2. False: There are 236 episodes. 
3. True: Hillary Clinton and Céline Dion are distantly related through shared French-Canadian ancestry, with both tracing their lineage back to settlers in New France.