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Lucky fans who catch a foul ball during the NCAA Men's College World Series (CWS) opening weekend will be rewarded with a keepsake trophy and a $500 donation up to $25,000 to Boys Town, a charity supporting youth sports in Omaha. Building on the success of last
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Cyclists in the UK are invited to join the Harrogate Sportive, a cyclo-sportive event that raises money for Epilepsy Action, a national charity that supports people affected by epilepsy. The event on July 19 will take participants through stunning scenery in Yorkshire, a region home to over 51,000 people
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The annual Liverpool Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, a crucial charity fundraising event, attracts thousands of participants who contribute significantly to various causes, with a notable focus on cancer research. The marathon's charity partners exemplify the impact of fundraising, highlighting the importance of community support. Notably, Cancer
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A philanthropic Sydney couple, Susan and Isaac Wakil, have made an unprecedented $10.8 million donation to the University of Sydney's nursing school, surpassing $500 million in philanthropic funds raised since 2008. The donation will establish 12 annual scholarships to assist nursing students with study, tuition, and accommodation,
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Telecom Italia, Vodafone Italia, and Wind have joined forces to establish "Dono per," a non-profit consortium company, to manage charity donations and loans to political parties. The company aims to make fund-raising more effective by accepting donations via calls and SMS text messages. This move has been welcomed
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Pop singer Robbie Williams is auctioning off his personal items, including handwritten lyrics to his hit song "Let Me Entertain You" and a cream suit from his music video "Radio," to raise money for The Donna Louise Children's Hospice. The auction, titled "Doing
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The Red Nose Day campaign, aimed at raising money for children and young-adults living in poverty, has gained momentum with the support of influential figures such as Microsoft's Bill Gates and investment maestro Warren Buffet. The campaign, celebrated on March 15 in the United Kingdom, has already raised
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The Association of Fundraising Professionals has issued a statement in response to the Federal Trade Commission's action against three national charities that have been deemed to be fraudulent. According to the AFP, these charities do not represent the vast majority of legitimate charities that operate with integrity and
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Solicitor Roger Badman traded in his courtroom suit for running gear to tackle the London Marathon, raising more than £2,000 for the RFU Injured Players Foundation in the process. A passionate rugby player, Badman wanted to give back to the sport that had brought him so much joy. He
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Law Society of Scotland staff are preparing to give up a day in the office to run a charity shop in Edinburgh's Stockbridge to raise funds for the Nepal Earthquake appeal. Six employees will take over Mary's Living and Giving Shop for Save the Children and
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The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, is encouraging local athletes to take part in next year's London Marathon and the Grand East Anglian Run to raise funds for the charity. The charity, which provides specialist palliative care to people in the local area, is appealing for runners to enter
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Melanie Hennessy, a mother from Redcar who was diagnosed with brain tumours in 2009, has seen her hair fall out due to treatment. During this time, she relied on her hairdresser, David Taylor, for help. In a surprising turn of events, Melanie returned the favour by shaving David's
