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Dozens of young students from Loretto RC Primary School in Musselburgh showed their dedication to literacy and community spirit by participating in the Junior Edinburgh Marathon Festival. The event was a part of their #RunForBooks campaign, aiming to raise funds for the school library to purchase dual-language and talking books.
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Bournemouth's annual Race for Life saw hundreds of runners gather on Sunday, June 15, to take part in a 5k and 10k run in support of Cancer Research UK. The event drew a strong turnout of around 1,400 people, who pounded the promenade to raise money for
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Kenny Logan, television presenter wife Gabby, and other notable figures are gearing up for a 555-mile cycle challenge around the island of Ireland to raise awareness and funds for research into motor neurone disease (MND) in memory of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir. Weir, who passed away in November 2022
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Twelve determined runners from Knox Academy's Haddington secondary school took on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival's 10k, joined by five members of staff. Despite unexpected challenges, including a last-minute route change, the team raised more than £2,500 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. This fundraising effort was
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Soccer Aid 2025 is set to kick off this weekend, featuring a stellar lineup of celebrities and football stars competing for charity, with the event benefiting Unicef. The annual match has been raising funds for over two decades, exceeding £100million in total donations. The event will be held at Manchester
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The late Doddie Weir's legacy lives on as a team of celebrities and rugby players prepare to embark on a 555-mile cycle challenge around the island of Ireland. The epic journey, dubbed the "Doddie'5 Lions Challenge," aims to raise funds for research into motor
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Mick Haigh, along with his grandsons, will be running in the Leeds 10k this weekend to raise money for Bradford Hospitals Charity in memory of his granddaughter Alice, who passed away in 2018. This is a continuation of "Alice's Army," a team of runners led by
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Red Hill Primary School in Chislehurst has rallied behind one of its students, Olek, who is receiving care from The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The school community came together on May 16, hosting a day of fundraising activities that raised nearly £5,000 for the charity. The event was inspired
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The Morrisons Foundation, the charitable arm of the supermarket Morrisons, has donated £1,000 to Edith Moorhouse Primary School to support their initiative to create a library for the children. The school's Pride of Edith Moorhouse School (PoEMS) work tirelessly to fundraise and provide new resources and experiences
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Smurfit Westrock Northampton, a leading paper packaging firm, has been actively supporting Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Northamptonshire through various fundraising and volunteering efforts for the past five years. The company's partnership with the hospice was inspired by Alexandra Ibrahim, an employee who was cared for by the hospice
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This year's baton relay, hosted by NatWest Cymru, features Rhian Owens, a community welfare responder for the Welsh Ambulance Service, who has found volunteering incredibly rewarding. Rhian and her colleagues are using the opportunity to raise funds for vital services in their region, which are under pressure due
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The Ridgeway Riders Cycling Club, a group of friends from Weymouth, will embark on a 24-hour bike ride around Dorset to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK, a charity close to their hearts. The trio, consisting of Karl Watson, Simon Broom, and Mark Rodgers, will start their journey at 9pm
