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Castle Green Homes employees, David Ralph and Alan Wilson, are sharing their personal battles with prostate cancer to raise awareness and encourage others to undergo PSA tests. David, a development engineer from Chester, was asymptomatic for 12 months before discovering his condition, while Alan, a construction director from Moreton, Wirral,
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Two friends from Swindon, Gabriel Maddison and Milo Young, are gearing up to tackle an extraordinary challenge: running 15 marathons in 15 days to raise money for charity. The duo will cover a total distance of 630 kilometers, starting from Berwick-upon-Tweed on July 5 and arriving in Brighton 15 days
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Deano, a 56-year-old bin man from Pennywell, has completed another impressive charity run to raise funds for Sunderland Royal Hospital's critical care unit, where his mother, Edna Gardner, passed away in 2001 due to a heart attack. For the past nearly 25 years, Deano has been undertaking annual
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Following the death of Mike Norfield from an incurable and aggressive brain tumour, Simoco has chosen Brain Tumour Research as its Charity of the Year. Mike, who had led the company for over two decades, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in December 2022 and died in January 2025, aged 61.
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Ethan Casement, a 19-year-old from Lincoln, will attempt to climb the highest peak in the Peak District, Kinder Scout, blindfolded on June 22. This challenging endeavor is a tribute to his friend Charlie Dowdall, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 13 and has since undergone
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Tywyn's beautiful Talyllyn Railway will be the setting for a memorable night of scenery, music, fundraising, and food as the third annual Midsummer Steam & BBQ event takes place on Saturday, June 28. Organized by Tywyn Friends of TÅ· Gobaith, the event aims to raise vital funds for
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In a remarkable display of community spirit, the Wrabness Community Shop, Cafe and Bar in Essex has raised £700 for St Helena Hospice as part of the hospice's 40th anniversary year, surpassing the initial target by a staggering 17.5 times. The shop, which was given £40 to
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Glen, a father-to-be, was diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer, an embryonal sarcoma, on his liver while expecting his first child. Despite undergoing 10 rounds of intensive chemotherapy at Royal Derby Hospital and being given the all-clear, the cancer returned, and Glen chose to focus on quality time with his
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Ian Hall, a 47-year-old scientist at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, will take part in the World Duathlon Championships in Spain alongside other top athletes from Great Britain. Hall, a principal scientific associate, has spent 14 years working on various cancer research projects and will compete in the 10k
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Graham Baldridge, a 49-year-old regional manager at the Stonegate Group, a pub chain, is set to embark on a grueling 250-mile bike ride to support the Help for Heroes charity, which provides support to veterans. Baldridge, who participated in the event last year, has assembled a team of seven colleagues
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Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice has introduced its first-ever children's ride, a Bluebell Wood themed car, at Lakeside Village in Doncaster. The ride is available for £1.50 and donates 50 percent of the charge to the hospice. The initiative aims to raise funds for the hospice,
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At just nine years old, Ethan Rice from Bude has demonstrated an impressive sense of compassion and determination, raising over £1,000 for Cancer Research UK in memory of his family friend, Jon Short, who recently passed away after a battle with cancer. Ethan's inspiration to take on
