Charities
For over seven decades, Jean Lever has been a cornerstone of the St John's Hospice shops, transforming donated items into vital funds for patient and family care. Her remarkable journey began when she responded to an advertisement in The Visitor, leading her to open the first charity shop
Charities
Olly Harrison, the mastermind behind Liverpool's Christmas Tractor Convoy, has been spreading joy and raising funds for charity for nearly a decade. The event, which sees hundreds of tractors decked in Christmas lights and festive decorations parade through the streets of Liverpool, has become a beloved annual tradition.
Charities
Over 300 cyclists gathered in Warwickshire for the annual Starley Sportive, a charity cycle ride that raises money for local causes. This year's event, organized by Coventry Road Club and Deeley Group, saw riders choose from three scenic routes through the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire countryside, raising a
Charities
The Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has a long-standing tradition of charity, which has been celebrated annually on the International Day of Charity "Giving Tuesday" for 8 years. This year's charity marathon aims to raise funds for the University Development Endowment Fund, with a
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A team of 16 teenagers from Dursley Rugby Club undertook a challenging 13-mile walk on Saturday to raise money for their former coach, Nadine Thomas, who was diagnosed with Myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer, this year. The walk, inspired by Nadine's courage and determination, aimed to
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In recognition of Pink October last month, international haircare brands Kevin Murphy and Montibello, in partnership with R Beaute, presented a cheque for RM4,363 to the Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BCWA) in Petaling Jaya. This was R Beaute's second charity event in support of BCWA, building on
Charities
Jocky Stewart's life took a downward spiral after serving in Rwanda, where he witnessed the horrors of genocide, and being involved in a fatal car accident. At his lowest point, he was homeless and suicidal, but thanks to the charity Cyrenians, he credits them with saving his life.
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Trainee Nursing Associate Jason Roddam will take part in a White Collar Boxing match at Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday, 8 July, to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The match, originally planned for March 2020, was postponed due to COVID and has finally been rescheduled. Jason's participation in
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A permanent trail celebrating the service of veterans was officially opened in Telford to mark Armed Forces Day. Inspired by the Veterans' Walk in Sunderland, veteran volunteers created a "trail of celebration" in Telford's Town Park, where plaques will be installed, raising money for local
Youth
RBC Capital Markets' annual Charity Day for the Kids event brought together over 6,400 employees across 24 cities, celebrating the company's culture of philanthropy and commitment to giving back. The day included charity presentations, floor walks, and a grand finale of a US$5 million donation
Youth
FedEx, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and a leading express transportation company, recently donated pre-owned electronic devices to Huaukhon School in Phrae Province, Thailand. The donation included 50 smartphones and 20 tablets to support students in their online learning program. In addition, FedEx team members conducted a charity drive and
Charities
At just 35 years old, Theodora Burrell received a devastating diagnosis of a grade four glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain tumour. Despite a successful surgery to remove over 90% of the tumour, Burrell's future looked bleak. However, she has refused to give up, and her story is
