Charities
Shrewsbury's Dragon Boat Festival is back, with Darwin Group's 'Dar-Winners' crew racing for a cause. The team, made up of 20 staff members from the healthcare construction firm, are fundraising for Severn Hospice, a charity that provides specialist care and emotional support to families
Cancer
Participants from 27 care homes across Scotland walked an astonishing 7154 miles, well exceeding their initial goal of 1000 miles, to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. The challenge, I Would Walk 1000 Meallmore Miles, was initially intended as a wellbeing event to encourage exercise and team spirit. However, the
Cancer
A 17-year-old, who struggled with her grandmother's ovarian cancer diagnosis, had been referred to counselling through CancerHelp. However, the family's grief was compounded when they received the news that the youth's father had been diagnosed with lung cancer, which was later declared terminal. The
Charities
By the end of her seventh week of walking, Gayle Rouncivell, also known as Ruth Herbert, had raised £20,000 for the UK registered charity MAP - Medical Aid for Palestinians, while walking 1,000 miles of her 4,000-mile journey. The expedition, which began on May 2nd, aims to
Cancer
Aldi has reached a significant milestone in its partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust, having raised £12 million for the charity since its initial pledge in 2017. The UK's fourth-largest supermarket committed to raising £15 million by 2027 but has now extended its target to £20 million by 2031.
Cancer
Care home residents and staff have made headlines after walking an astonishing 7,154 miles in a week to raise money for cancer research. The Meallmore care homes across Scotland, along with their residents, families, and the wider community, came together to take part in the "I Would Walk
Fund raising
Three members of the Ridgeway Riders Cycling Club, Karl Watson, Simon Broom, and Mark Rodgers, undertook a 24-hour bike ride around Dorset to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK, an organization close to their hearts. The trio's challenge began at 9pm on June 20 from the Jubilee Clock
Fund raising
As the Jones family prepares for a joyous birthday party and music festival, Ronnie Street will be transformed into a community fun day, celebrating the life of their son Ronnie, who passed away at 15 months old in November 2021. The Festival on Ronnie Street, held at Seasons Café in
Fund raising
Aldi, a global supermarket chain, has achieved a significant milestone in its fundraising partnership with the Teenage Cancer Trust, a UK-based charity that provides support to young people with cancer. Since the partnership began in 2017, Aldi colleagues in Hampshire have been actively participating in various fundraising activities, including head
Fund raising
In late April, over 20,000 runners participated in the TC S World 10K in Bengaluru, with 11 of them clocking sub-30-minute times. Amidst the crowd was six-year-old Abigail Lisa, cheering for her father Joshua, a seasoned runner and IT professional. Abigail's family, along with their community, raised
Fund raising
A Dundee resident, Chanice MacPherson, won over £700 worth of shopping during a supermarket sweep challenge at Aldi's Broughty Ferry store. The challenge not only provided MacPherson with the opportunity to stock up on her groceries but also raised money for a local charity. MacPherson chose Children'
Fund raising
The Sidmouth Running Club in Devon embarked on a new adventure, participating in a dragon boat racing event hosted by the Devon Air Ambulance. This year's event, which was cancelled last year due to bad weather, was a resounding success despite the challenges faced by the team. With
