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5 Montreal stories guaranteed to make you smile this week: Feb. 23

Beechwood Elementary student Tyler Goldsmith shaved his head for cancer and raised thousands of dollars in honour of his father, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. Fri., Feb. 16, 2018. Amanda Jelowicki/Global News

If you’re tired of hearing about all the bad, negative news out there, why not take the time to read something guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Making a wish

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Children’s Wish Foundation launches dream clothing line

“He laced them up and he walked for the first time in weeks.”

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The Children’s Wish Foundation — a Canadian organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses between the ages of three and 17 — has recently reached a milestone.

READ THE STORY: How one teen’s dying wish is helping make a difference in the lives of other sick kids

Inspired to shave

Click to play video: '9-year-old shaves head, raises money after dad diagnosed with cancer'
9-year-old shaves head, raises money after dad diagnosed with cancer

“I hope we can find a cure for cancer to cure my dad.”

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Tyler Goldsmith, 10, shaved his head for cancer and raised thousands of dollars in honour of his father, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer.

READ THE STORY: Montreal boy shaves his head to raise funds for cancer to help his dad

Working women

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Montreal catering company hiring Syrian refugees
“Every day, I cook fresh [food]. I love it.”
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Montreal catering company Les Filles Fattoush is employing Syrian refugee women so they have the means necessary to support themselves and gain experience in the workforce.

READ THE STORY: Syrian refugee women cook up a taste of home with Montreal business

Cycling challenge

Click to play video: 'Great Spin for cancer'
Great Spin for cancer

“Cancer is a journey that doesn’t just end once you find out that you’re in remission.”

Pierrefonds-Roxboro Mayor Jim Beis has thrown down the gauntlet.

READ THE STORY: Pierrefonds mayor challenges elected officials to spin for a good cause

A helping hand

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Montreal bra drive helps homeless

“But there’s also different types of homelessness in different boroughs that are not central.”

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Montreal has announced plans to increase the annual funding for a Montreal organization that supports marginalized women.

READ THE STORY: Montreal increases funding to support homeless women

rachel.lau@globalnews.ca

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