Dad carries paralysed son up Three Peaks for charity
Pete Haslam carried his 11-year-old son Ted, paralysed by cancer, across the Three Peaks in a 23-mile trek raising funds for Warwick-based charity Molly Ollys.
Category : Charity Work
Wheels for Wales raises £22,800 for air ambulance
A New Quay couple has raised more than £22,800 over four years through Wheels for Wales, a charity car festival thanking Wales Air Ambulance for saving Emily's father.
Quiz Raises £240 for Springhill Hospice in Balderstone
St Mary's Balderstone raised £240 for Springhill Hospice at a quiz night. Upcoming events include women's breakfast, family fun day, and summer fair.
Family of Canal Death Victim 'Left with Emptiness'
Chereiss Bailey's family organise a fun day to raise funds for a memorial headstone after her body was found in a West Bromwich canal in October 2025.
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Over £20k Raised for Sacked Morrisons Manager
More than £20,000 has been raised for Sean Egan, a Morrisons manager sacked after tackling a shoplifter who spat in his face. The fundraiser supports his tribunal and living costs.
Birmingham Euromillions Syndicate Wins £1M
A Birmingham syndicate won £1 million in the Euromillions Millionaire Maker draw on Friday, March 14, 2025, using the 'Silent Mode' strategy to keep their win quiet initially.
Drummer to Carry Kit Up Three Peaks for Men's Mental Health
Aaron Youd, The Manchester Drummer, will carry a full drum kit up Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in August 2025, raising funds for Mandem Meetup men's mental health charity.
Mums conquer Welsh 3000s in 17 hours, raise £1,600
A team of mums from Ysgol Y Foel completed the Welsh 3000s challenge in 17 hours 29 minutes, raising over £1,600 for new IT equipment at their children's school.
Marie Curie Fayre Raises £4,000 for Penarth Hospice Care
Marie Curie's Garden Fayre at Cardiff and Vale Hospice raised over £4,000 for end-of-life care, featuring stalls, live music, and family activities.
Postman and Son Cycle 86 Miles for Sue Ryder Charity
A postman from Longlevens and his teenage son will cycle 86 miles in fancy dress this weekend to raise funds for Sue Ryder, inspired by the care his father received.
Father Cycles Tour de France for Leukaemia Charity
Scott McGowan, a Taunton Specsavers worker, will cycle all 21 stages of the Tour de France route to raise funds for Cure Leukaemia after his daughter Daisy's diagnosis.
Golf Club Charity Day Raises £2,846 for Cardiology
Glyn Abbey Golf Club's annual Dai Gravell charity golf day raised £2,846.40 for cardiology services at Glangwili Hospital, with members and staff benefiting from the care.
Perth musician raises £1,500 by hitchhiking across US
Logan Gilmartin from Perth raised over £1,500 for The Psoriasis Association by hitchhiking 3,000 miles from San Francisco to Boston to watch Scotland's World Cup match.
Sister's 26-Mile Monthly Walk for Teenage Cancer Trust
Chelsie French walks 26 miles monthly for Teenage Cancer Trust after sister Rhiannon Morgan died from Ewing sarcoma. Community events and donation boxes boost funds.
Sheffield Teen Raises £100K, Heads to London for Meetings
Aroob Haroon, a Sheffield teenager with a rare condition, raised over £100,000 in a year for children's healthcare after her brother Ayaan's death. She will meet politicians and ambassadors in London next week.
RockthePav Festival Returns to Broadstairs for Cancer Research
The eighth annual RockthePav festival in Broadstairs on July 5 raises funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, with free entry and donations. Last year raised £1,200, total since 2018 is £12,700.
Demelza Summer Appeal: Donations Doubled for 3 Months
Donations to Demelza children's hospice will be matched pound for pound until September 13, thanks to The Freddie Green and Family Charitable Foundation, helping 1,100 families.
Barratt Homes Donates £1,500 to Cat Rescue
SAF Cat Rescue in Northamptonshire receives £1,500 from Barratt Homes to help cover rising veterinary costs for stray cats.
Sleep Walk Raises £185,000 for Rowcroft Hospice
More than 1,650 people raised £185,000 for Rowcroft Hospice during the return of the Sleep Walk, supporting end-of-life care in South Devon.
Siblings Fundraise for Sunshine Fund with Muddy Obstacle Course
Ernie and Evelyn, aged 7 and 5, are raising £500 for the Sunshine Fund by taking part in Clarty Bairns, a muddy obstacle course, after the charity funded a playframe for Ernie.
MND Foundation First Anniversary Raises £350,000
The Motor Neurone Disease Foundation celebrates its first anniversary, having raised over £350,000 to improve care and support for those affected by MND in Essex and nationally.
Candlelighters Celebrates 50 Years with Diggerland Party
Candlelighters marked 50 years of supporting families affected by childhood cancer with a celebration at Diggerland in Castleford, attended by over 500 people including families, volunteers, and NHS staff.
Norfolk Sight Loss Charity Gets £1,500 Donation for 220th Year
Vision Norfolk, a leading sight loss charity celebrating its 220th anniversary, receives a £1,500 donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes Anglia to support community hubs and frontline services.
Dance Schools Fundraise for Nepal Orphanage with Peach Show
Two local dance schools will perform James and the Giant Peach at Royal Spa Centre to raise £70,000 for an accommodation block at Innovative Academy in Nepal, housing 37 orphans.
Doncaster man raises £2,400 for cancer unit
Oliver Churchill raised over £2,400 by boxing at Doncaster Racecourse to support the Chatsfield Suite at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, where his mother Jean receives cancer care.
MP Blundell Urges More Support for Unpaid Carers
Elsie Blundell MP highlights the vital role of unpaid carers during National Carers Week, calls for new government rights including paid time off and temporary leave, and praises local carer support groups.
Parkinson’s UK Seeks Volunteers for Rye Café
Parkinson’s UK is seeking a volunteer group co-ordinator for a new monthly Parkinson’s café in Rye, East Sussex, starting on the last Tuesday of each month at Hub on Rye Hill.
Golf Day Raises £13,000 for Children's Charity
Over The Wall Camp Golf Day raised over £13,000 for children with health challenges. Twenty teams from local businesses competed at Breadsall Priory.
Solstice Saunter Raises £25,000 for Hospice
750 runners joined the flagship 5-mile event at Bolton Abbey, while 130 others completed virtual routes worldwide, raising over £25,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.
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