Charities
Newcastle University rowers are taking on an epic endurance challenge, aiming to break two world records by rowing on two consecutive rowing machines for 73 hours straight. The club is raising funds for Water Aid, a charity working to provide clean drinking water in Africa. The team, consisting of approximately
Charities
Cycling boss Brian Cookson has publicly criticized plans by Lance Armstrong, a former professional cyclist banned for life for doping, to ride the Tour de France route for charity. Cookson, president of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), suggests that Armstrong's participation would be "completely inappropriate and disrespectful&
Charities
This September, the PetSmart Charities Second Chance for Love National Adoption Weekend is just around the corner, offering pet lovers a unique opportunity to meet and adopt a new furry friend while saving a life. For three days, from Friday, September 10 to Sunday, September 12, all 1,160 PetSmart
Charities
PetSmart Charities, in association with Purina(R) Pro Plan(R) and Maxx Scoop(R), is organizing a community adoption event in St. Catharines to help more than 80 pets find lifelong, loving homes. The event, scheduled for August 25-29th, is part of a larger adoption push across the U.S.
Youth
Over the last 20 years, Don Ferrarese and his friends have been hosting charity auctions in Apple Valley, which have raised more than $1 million for local causes, including the Veterans Tribute, Moses House, and Santa's Sleigh Toy Drive. In recognition of Ferrarese's tireless efforts, a
Youth
A 14-year-old teenager, George, is alive today thanks to a routine blood pressure check by St John Ambulance staff at a Yorkshire shopping centre. The charity's free health check had been offered at the Coppergate Centre in York, and George's friends dared him to go first.
Banks (Finance)
Gordon Brown, the UK Chancellor, is expected to support a report calling for the use of unclaimed bank accounts to fund a community bank, which will redistribute the money to good causes. The report, commissioned by the Treasury, aims to establish an institution that will provide capital and loans to
Banks (Finance)
A report published tomorrow by the Commission on Unclaimed Assets, chaired by Sir Ronald Cohen, proposes the creation of a social investment bank to utilize the estimated £400m to £1bn in unclaimed assets in British bank and building society accounts. The institution aims to provide seed capital and loan guarantees
Charities
As the world waits anxiously for news about the whereabouts of Kate Burton, her parents Hugh and Win, and the masked gunmen responsible for their abduction, the family has spoken out about their deep concern and desperation to have them home. The British aid worker, 24, was kidnapped along with
Charities
The negotiations for the release of a Scottish aid worker, her mother, and father, who were kidnapped in the Gaza Strip, are underway. According to a security official, the trio, including 25-year-old Kate Burton, is expected to be released tonight. Kate was working for the Al Mezan Centre for Human
Disaster relief
As the US donation efforts for tsunami relief continue to pour in, American charities are voicing concerns that the massive influx of funds may divert attention and resources away from domestic aid programs. According to a new CNN-USA Today-Gallup Poll, 45% of Americans have donated money in the two weeks
Disaster relief
As the world responds to the devastating tsunami in South Asia, American charities are raising hundreds of millions of dollars to aid the victims. However, some non-profit organizations are worried that the influx of donations may mean a decrease in funding for people in need at home. A new poll
