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Charlotte Coxon was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and cancerous types of brain tumours, after experiencing headaches while wrapping Christmas presents for her two children in late 2021. Despite undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, the tumour continued to spread, and Charlotte passed away on July 9
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Blaby District Council's long-running Community Grants Scheme is now open for applications in 2025-26, with local charities, community groups, and sports clubs encouraged to apply for funding. The scheme has been expanded to accommodate a wider range of projects, from health and wellbeing initiatives to action on climate
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Saanich council has unanimously supported a new grant program to aid community-led mural projects as part of the district's next phase of the Community Mural Program. This approval enables municipal staff to administer two funding streams, building on a 2022 pilot that saw three murals created on public
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A relay team of cyclists will set off on a 24-hour non-stop ride from Victoria to Port Hardy and back on June 17-19 to raise money for the Island Kids Cancer Association (IKCA), a small grassroots charity supporting hundreds of Island children facing cancer diagnosis and their families. The event,
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Muc-Off, a leading brand in bike cleaning and maintenance, has partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support's annual Dorset Bike Ride, set to take place on Sunday, July 6. This year's event promises to be the best yet, with cyclists choosing from three routes of 38, 48, or
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Lancaster businesswoman Ruth Herbert has started a remarkable 4000 mile journey to raise funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). She set off from her home in Arnside, South Cumbria, on May 2nd, and has already raised over £11,000. Ruth's epic walk will take her through 11
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Chloe Gillings, fostered and later adopted by Richard and his wife, has been utilizing her internet skills to raise funds for Adoption Matters. Through birthday fundraisers on Facebook, Chloe has successfully raised over £2,500, continuing the legacy of generosity and support set by her parents. Her dedication has made
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Wold Top Brewery, a family-run brewery located on the Mellor family farm at Hunmanby Grange near Filey, is hosting a charity quiz night on May 30th in support of St. Catherine's Hospice, its charity of the year. The event, which starts at 7:30 pm, will feature a
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The Primrose Tea Party, a fundraiser for the Primrose Hospice, will take place at Tardebigge Community Hall on Saturday, June 14. The event features homemade treats, a pop-up charity shop selling pre-loved items, and a £6 donation per person, which includes a hot drink and a cake. Organizers encourage attendees
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Madeleine North and her family made a lasting impact on the Forget Me Not Children's Hospice Colour Run last year, raising an impressive £6,133 for the charity. The Colour Run is a vibrant and fun event that brings families together to celebrate their loved ones and raise
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The Colchester Half Marathon has successfully raised a record-breaking £92,351 for The Robin Cancer Trust, a charity focused on providing life-saving awareness, education, and support programs for young people affected by testicular, ovarian, and germ cell cancer. The event, which took place in March, brought together 3,500 runners
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Bryanston School pupils, driven by a desire to make a difference, have been at the forefront of a series of student-led initiatives aimed at raising awareness and funds for YMCA Bournemouth, a charity tackling homelessness in the local area. The fundraising efforts, which kicked off with the Whole School Walk
