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Annie Rawlinson, a 56-year-old dog lover, is undertaking an unprecedented challenge by running a marathon in her garden this Sunday, dressed as a dog. The marathon was originally scheduled to be part of the London Marathon, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been postponed until October. Undeterred, Annie
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A group of Ukrainian businessmen, lawyers, and entrepreneurs have joined forces to create the "Dyhai" Charity Fund to address the COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine. The fund aims to centralize procurements of essential equipment and personal protective gear for healthcare professionals and hospitals. The founders, including Sayenko Kharenko law
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Charles Folkes, Managing Director of Caremark (Redcar and Cleveland), was part of a team that rode 1,000 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End to raise money for the fight against dementia. The charity ride, which took place over ten days, was organized by Caremark
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Tony Allen, a 52-year-old from Sunderland, has undertaken the ambitious challenge of running a marathon every day throughout December, including Christmas Day, to raise funds for St Benedict's Hospice. Allen, a sales executive at SG Petch, is the equivalent of running to Milan and is attempting to complete
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Pantomimes have been a long-standing tradition among British Airways cabin crew, with the British Airways Cabin Crew Entertainment Society (BACCES) performing annually since 1971. A group of 28 dedicated crew members, including two who have been part of the cast since the beginning, come together to raise money for various
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A remarkable copper sculpture of a Pegasus' horse, created by an offender at Christchurch Men's Prison, is being auctioned to raise money for the Salvation Army and Prison Chaplaincy Services. The sculpture, crafted from scrap copper pipe, weighs approximately 100kg and stands nearly two meters high with
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As the holiday season approaches, several famous faces have come together to support a charitable cause by auctioning off signed Christmas decorations. Australian singer Kylie Minogue, former Spice Girls star Melanie Brown, and Desperate Houswives star Eva Longoria are among the celebrities who have decorated special Christmas trees with their
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The Lexington Opera House was packed with excitement as twelve country music artists came together to raise money for Kentucky Children's Hospital. The event, Acoustic Jam, featured performances from Craig Campbell, Chase Bryant, John Michael Montgomery, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Keifer Thompson, Thompson Square, Brandy Clark, Charles Kelley,
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Liverpool insurer RSA's employees have successfully fundraised £57,895 for national disability charity Motability, purchasing a heavily adapted Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicle to assess the needs of disabled individuals in their own homes. The assessed vehicle will enable Motability to provide more support to disabled people with their
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A talented duo of musicians, Michelle Lawson and Neil Fitzpatrick, have raised a staggering £26,248.86 for Cancer Research UK in just 18 months through the sale of their song "Apart". The duo's story is both heart-wrenching and inspirational, as they have lost family members
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Comedian Peter Kay will host a series of dance-a-thons across the UK to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. The first event will take place at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on February 6, 2024, with tickets going on sale on December 3. The three-hour dance-a-thons will feature state-of-the-art
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Residents in Guiseley are being encouraged to participate in a sponsored spinning class event on December 12 to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research and Support (BTRS) across Yorkshire. The event, organized by Nuffield Health Guiseley, aims to raise £1,000 for the charity, which supports brain tumour patients in
