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Trafford councillor and executive member for adult services, Cllr Joanne Harding, braved the elements to run a half marathon, raising over £2,200 for the Trafford Rape Crisis charity. As she crossed the finish line, she expressed her solidarity with women affected by rape and sexual violence, highlighting the importance
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The Mount Prospect Police Department is using the community's negative reaction to the "thin blue line" police patch to raise money for a good cause. The patch, which some deemed a symbol of white supremacy, was removed following a contentious vote by the village board. The
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British soldier Jack Jarvis, 28, is undertaking a solo row from mainland Europe to mainland North America, a challenge he believes will be his greatest test yet. As he prepares to depart from Lagos in Portugal, Jarvis acknowledges the risks are significant, including rogue killer whales, marlin strikes, and sinking
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Stephanie Revill-Wiseman, a 32-year-old sales director at Halo Recruit, participated in the CEO Sleepout, a national charity event that raises awareness and funds for local grass-roots programs and financial aid to charities combating poverty and homelessness across the UK. By sleeping outside at the Nottingham sleepout event, Stephanie raised an
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Demelza Hospice Care for Children has partnered with music producer James Hawkins to release a version of Andrea Bocelli's Fall On Me, featuring staff, patients, and their families, as part of their Christmas fundraising campaign. The idea was inspired by a mother whose child received music therapy at
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Josh Goldsworthy, a man from Swindon, completed the London Marathon in honour of his mother-in-law, Trudy Fugito, who passed away from Glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, aged 58. His fundraising effort for Brain Research UK has been boosted by a £1,000 donation from Persimmon Homes' Community Champions
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Nick Thorley, a blind charity worker, has inspired thousands with his story of passion, perseverance, and dedication to his craft. Thorley, better known to Stoke City fans as the voice of Pottermouth, a radio phone-in regular whose battle cry captured the mood of the club and city during the 2007/
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Pamela Henderson's family, including Cedric Williams, owner of Hartlepool Marine Supplies, has raised over £7,000 for Brain Tumour Research in her memory. The charity draws attention to the fact that brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer. Cedric, who has personally
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A third-year student at Harper Adams University, Ted Le Rendu, is set to take to the canvas in a charity boxing match on August 7. While studying for his BSc (Hons) in Food Technology and Product Development, Ted discovered a passion for boxing and has been training hard to compete
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Graeme Sneddon, a 59-year-old property developer from Esbank, embarked on a remarkable transformation two years ago, giving up smoking, alcohol, and unhealthy eating habits. He discovered a local running club, Eskbank Rubbish Runners Club, and, with dedication, completed a couch-to-marathon journey in just two years. Graeme's motivation stems
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A group of entrepreneurial students at University College Birmingham have come together to launch McMaltings, a fast food business that provides meals for fellow residents living in The Maltings accommodation. The initiative was launched in January, shortly after the UK entered a national lockdown, with the aim of raising money
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A mother of one, Nicci Rushton, has shared her emotional account of how her two-year-old son Noah was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour during the coronavirus lockdown. Despite medics delivering the devastating news after an MRI scan, the family received a ray of hope when they were told the
