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Duncan Atkins Isaac Harrison, an 11-year-old student at Whitby School, has taken his passion for running to a new level by training for a marathon and raising over £1,000 for a local charity that supports children and families with hidden impairments. Harrison's journey began last year when
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Michelle Williams, a blood cancer survivor, has successfully completed a grueling challenge of climbing seven hills in seven days to raise funds for Anthony Nolan. The challenge, which took place in Hampshire, was inspired by Michelle's bucket list goal of climbing a mountain again after receiving a life-saving
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 states and agencies, announced a settlement with Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. (Kars), its operators, Michael Irwin, and Lisa Frank, for their deceptive charity fundraising scheme. Between 2017 and 2022, Kars raised more than $45.5 million, claiming
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Kars-R-Us.com and its operators, Michael Irwin and Lisa Frank, made false or deceptive claims to U.S. donors, soliciting charitable donations nationwide on behalf of the United Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (UBCF). Despite raising over $45 million, only a fraction, $126,815 or 0.28%, was used to fund
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Amy Buey, the mother of a baby born with severe pulmonary valve stenosis and two holes in the heart, is taking part in the national 100 Challenge for Tiny Tickers, a charity working to improve early detection and care of babies with serious heart conditions. Her son Harrison's
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Samuel Priestly, a 14-year-old soccer enthusiast, asked his mother, Sharon, if he had a brain tumor due to recurring headaches. The diagnosis of pilocytic astrocytoma, a low-grade childhood brain tumor, was confirmed in July 2018. Samuel underwent multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, and proton beam therapy, but unfortunately, passed away at 18
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Ryan Gibbins, a 17-year-old from Woodbridge, was left paralysed after a diving accident in August 2024. He is now participating in the #TopBinsSmallWins social media challenge to raise funds for Neurokinex Charitable Trust, which provides free rehabilitation sessions at its specialist spinal cord injury centre in Hemel Hempstead. The challenge
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Around 60 years ago, students in Edinburgh were involved in a range of activities, including charity fundraising stunts, protests, and social events. The Evening News archives contain photographs and stories of these events, offering a unique glimpse into student life during this time. From "horizontal climbing" to smashing
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Synergy Cosplay, an inclusive group that dresses up as pop culture characters and superheroes to raise money for charity, has lauded the ALB Festival in Colchester for its support of their event. The group, founded by Vicky and Dave Floyde, attended the festival for the fourth consecutive year to raise
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BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox is set to undertake an extraordinary challenge to raise money for Children in Need. Cox, who presents the weekday Teatime Show, will cover 135 miles on foot across four counties, carrying a Pudsey Bear backpack, in a bid to support the charity's
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Mollie Mackay, a staff member at an autism charity, will take on a sponsored skydive from 15,000ft to raise money for Prior's Court, a charity providing residential education services for autistic young people with complex needs. Despite admitting she is scared of heights, Mollie is determined to
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Wrexham Police FC fundraisers have been left stunned after Ryan Reynolds, co-owner of the Welsh club and Hollywood star, donated £10,000 to help make a 13-year-old girl's dream of visiting New York come true. Lexi Collins, from Deeside, is battling a rare and aggressive cancer of the
