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More than 25,000 runners signed up for the Wizz Air Hackney Half Marathon, a significant increase from previous years, as part of the two-day Hackney Moves festival that welcomed over 60,000 people to Hackney Marshes. The event, which featured a free and inclusive 'Festival of Fitness'
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During Dementia Awareness Week, Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is emphasizing the help it provides to people living with dementia. The organization is hosting regular support groups for individuals with dementia and their families or carers in a secure and welcoming environment. The groups are designed to provide a
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Hundreds of runners, walkers, and supporters gathered at Pontefract Park on Sunday for the annual Pontefract 10K event, which has become a beloved tradition in the region. The event's welcoming atmosphere and challenging course made it an ideal opportunity for seasoned runners and newcomers alike to push themselves
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Hundreds of participants, ranging from children to seniors, came together to support Cancer Research UK's Race for Life event at West Park in Wolverhampton. The charity event, which aimed to raise funds for cancer research, saw over 750 people walk, jog, and run a 5k course. The event
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The Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia has allocated funds to various non-profit and charitable organizations through the Community Support Grants Policy and the Social Equity Fund. A reception was held on May 15, 2025, where cheques were presented by Mayor Small and members of Council to representatives of grant-receiving organizations.
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PM+M, a chartered accountancy with offices in Blackburn and Bury, has been instrumental in supporting more than 20 charities through its "Positive Impact" programme. The initiative, now in its second year, is part of PM+M's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy and offers practical donations,
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Dec Brennan, a 41-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent, has achieved a remarkable feat by completing a 10K run, just seven years after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. Dec's journey began when his mother, Pam, was diagnosed with vascular dementia, and he decided to raise funds for Dougie Mac Hospice,
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This year, a team of 14 supermarket staff from Booths, a UK-based supermarket chain, will participate in their fourth consecutive London2Paris cycling event to raise funds for Cure Leukaemia, a charity that has been supported by the company since 2017. The team, known as Team Booths, aims to raise £1500
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Local pub regulars are coming together for a sponsored canal walk and charity weekend, "From the Waggon to the Wharf", to raise vital funds for The Brain Tumour Charity. The event, organised by Mark Whitehouse, will take place on May 24, with a walk from the Waggon and
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Nine members from the Glasgow-based Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) will run part of the Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 25, in a bid to raise awareness and funds for the global debt crisis. SCIAF is running its Relay of Hope in Edinburgh, calling for the cancellation of debts
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Twelve-year-old George, from Dorset, is preparing to cycle 380km from Poole Harbour to Paris to raise funds for the Faithworks Homelessness Project. George is determined to complete the six-day journey, despite the challenges he will face, including hills, heat, and long days in the saddle. He has already raised over
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Kelly Morris, an avid runner, completed the Great Welsh Half Marathon in Pembrey on March 16, raising money for Hywel Dda University Health Board's Cancer Services and the A&E department at Glangwili Hospital. Morris' journey doesn't end there, as she plans to take
