Athletes get engaged after finishing a half-iron man. A father suffering from cancer receives a life-saving surgery. Teen set to perform in a new Broadway musical performs sneak peek for those with learning disabilities.

On A Positive Note : Stories That Will Move You! 

Coming up on a positive note where good news does exist. This couple is winning on and off the track. He wanted everybody to see how much he loves me and he made sure that watch as he pulls off an epic surprise at the half Iron Man finish line over on Long Island. This man with autism is breaking barriers on Broadway. Plus after receiving a music scholarship, this young lady was gifted the surprise of a lifetime by a face you might recognize, I just wanna say, I'm so proud of you. This is so amazing today. Good news does exist and you've come to the right place to find it. It's time for on a positive note. Hello? And thank you for tuning in. I'm Jordan Kane and you're watching on a positive note where good news does exist. So rest assured here on a positive note, you can be sure to find some of the most heartwarming stories from all around our community. There are stories that will move you and inspire you and they're sure to restore your faith in humanity. Our intention with every episode of on a positive note is to help you at home. Feel good to provide you stories that will warm your heart. And on that note, let's jump right into our first story that is sure to do all of that to finish a half marathon, a full marathon. And even a Five K race is a major feat. Right. Well, thousands of people over on Long Island recently crossed the finish line in the Jones Beach, half Iron Man that's running, swimming and biking and they're most definitely winners in our book. Well, two of those competitors are winning both on and off the track. Take a look at the special moment. They became future Mr and Missus at the finish line. You know the saying, the couple that plays together stays together. That's definitely us. We do everything together. It fits. Crossfit fanatics. Matt Hurd. Oh, we just like to push ourselves all the time and Daniella Kitsy, it's always a challenge to a t our relationship is high intensity but in a good way. Um, and it's something new every day. We feel great. You know, we get in better shape, feel better, be able to tackle whatever life throws at us. So last month after a year of training and five mini triathlons, they decided to handle the 70.3 Jones Beach, half Iron Man in a tropical storm, wet, windy. I think it was hailing. At one point. There was a lot of people getting taken off of hypothermia. A lot of bike accidents that were going on. Yeah, I had planned it since the day we signed up back in January. So when they crossed the finish line with the help of a friend who was holding the ring. Matt popped the question. I had no idea what was going on. I'm like, where do I go? What, what's going on? You know? And then next thing, you know, he's on his one knee. I wanted to make it special and, you know, I wanna make it special for her. I gave him a hug immediately and a kiss. And of course, the answer is yes, I loved it. I loved every second. Did he nail it? Was that the perfect place? He, he nailed it. He wanted everybody to see how much he loves me and he made sure that it was true love after the longest race of their lives, swim bike run, propose and now a marriage they hope will go the distance to. Well, you can't help but smile at that one. Well, another important finish line is being crossed in our next story out of Connecticut. Now, here's your front row seats at the 30th annual walk to end all timers where purple and positivity were the words of the day. It's a very positive like uplifting event. This is a big day. We give it up for you guys who woke up early today. You could be anywhere this morning, but you're here. The 30th annual walk to end. Alzheimer's in Norwalk is about 20 times bigger than the first one. But the mission stays the same. We're trying to make a difference. Raise money awareness. It's just so painful and such a long and trying thing to go through and it impacts you over the years. Walks like these have raised millions, aiding research and the local hotline this year added $400,000 to that total. You are making a difference. You are great news. Twelve's own Farrell emceed the event, urging those in the crowd to waive their flowers in unity. Those with Alzheimer's lifted their blue flowers. The orange are for supporters, yellow for caregivers and purple for those who have lost a loved one to the disease. It's a collage of colors to show how Alzheimer's impacts everyone. You can feel free to head to our website. For more information on how you can take steps in the fight against Alzheimer's. Well, there's another major cause for celebration happening over in the Bronx now. And spoiler alert a Bronx father who's battling a rare form of cancer finally received a life saving surgery. You're going to be looking at Anthony Delora, the father was welcomed back home to New York after spending the last three months recovering from a major surgery in Ohio and after multiple unsuccessful surgeries and chemotherapy, a multi organ transplant was his last hope after Dolores story was broadcast nationwide, his insurance company finally approved it The Lora says the experience has been surreal. Take a listen, being told that I had too much to live to actually go to hospice to get life changing surgery. Is it still feels surreal? You know, I, I'm very blessed for the support I have for my, my wife, my kids and everyone who prays. Wow. Well, Anthony's battle is nearly over. He's set to continue radiation treatments for the next bit and we're sending him lots of positivity and healing wishes. Well, over in Brooklyn, one little lady is being recognized and has just received a special scholarship to study music. Let's take a look at how that scholarship came with the surprise of a lifetime. Oh, Ban's love for music runs as deep as the ocean every time I feel sad or I feel stressed. Music just makes me feel better. So it's no wonder that her talent caught the attention of the Little Mermaid herself, actress and singer, Halle Bailey, most famously known for playing Ariel in Disney's live action movie. The Little Mermaid Surprised Melody would have $10,000 scholarship to pursue music. I just want to say, I'm so proud of you from the age of six. And all the way through high school melody has spent countless hours here at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. So when Chad Cooper heard that Bailey was looking for four inspiring young black women studying music, he signed her up. She lights up the stage, she has a gorgeous voice and presence. We know what extraordinary potential she has. And for Melody's mom, I said, oh my God, I cried. The news came as a full circle moment when she told me I went back, I saw my little girl when she was four and she was thanking. And I said, you know how to sing baby Melody says this scholarship will help her pursue a double major in music and psychology and hopefully inspire young black women like her to follow their dreams. I want to touch people with my voice and I feel like this scholarship is going to do exactly that. There's another rising star breaking barriers on the big stage in our next story. Now. And we're talking Broadway big the performed at the adults and Children with learning disabilities ball in Garden City. Recently, the teen who is set to perform in a New Broadway musical was invited to inspire kids through his performance. He tells us he found ways to cope with his autism through music. I mean, wow, way to go, Liam. See, we've all got different abilities and we've all got the power to use them for good. A big congrats to him. And now it's time for today's feel good. Fact, New Yorkers living with disabilities from all around the state are being recognized by the Department of Education. The State Education Department is recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month by honoring 53 businesses across the state. They tell us there is a target in West Nyack that was recognized for having more than 100 employees living with this. The department says the initiative is just one of the ways it plans to ensure people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement and we love to see it. That one's an ode to people doing the right thing. It's easy and that's today's feel good. Now, just before our first commercial break, we're bringing you one good thing. That's sure to resonate with you no matter your age location or otherwise. So sometimes life deals us tough cards. But making the most of your situation can sometimes have amazing outcomes. Look at this that a he's been flying on Southwest Airlines every week all the way from Paso to Dallas. So he could see a medical specialist and through it, he fostered quite the routine with staff after introducing himself to the pilots on each flight, a head back with flight attendants to pass out snacks, take drink orders and he's even helped with making announcements on the plane. It's an hour and 10 minutes to Dallas. It's an hour and 10 minutes to Dallas. The landing is gonna be smooth. The landing is gonna be smooth, no promises. So it's a little bumpy today. It's a little bumpy today. So buckle up. So buckle up cool. All Southwest Airlines shared the fun interactions with their workers and Alex even sharing a video of him dancing alongside the crew you can see on your screen there such an amazing story and we be a has made all the flights. He's been on a lot more fun. And on that note, thank you for embracing all of this positivity with me. Remember good news does exist and you can always be sure to find it right here on a positive note. I'm Jordan Kisa and I'll see you next time.