Ripley Cancer Survivor to Walk 100km for Charity
John Bestwick, a 49-year-old Ripley man who overcame skin and bowel cancer, will walk 100km in the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge to raise funds for Bowel Cancer UK.
Category : Charity Work
Flintshire Scout Wins Top Award for Life-Saving CPR
Grace Owens, a young Scout from Flintshire, received the Chief Scout's Unsung Heroes Award for using her first aid training to save a friend's life during a medical emergency.
Payroll admin wins boxing match for charity
Buse Sevimli, 24, from Edmonton, won her Ultra White Collar Boxing debut at The Troxy in London, raising funds for Cancer Research UK and The Mental Health Foundation.
Canton Event Raises Funds for Cystic Fibrosis Centre
An afternoon of music and literature in Canton raises funds for the All Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre. Features a concert and children's book launch.
I'm a Celeb's Angry Ginge Reveals House Fire Killed Three Pets
Morgan Burtwistle, known as Angry Ginge, shared that a fire at his mother's home killed two cats and a rabbit. He expressed gratitude that his mother was in London for Soccer Aid.
Bursar Skydives for School Defibrillator Fund
A bursar at Staghills Nursery School in Newchurch will skydive 11,000ft to raise funds for a life-saving defibrillator installed at the school. The open day on June 13 offers sponsorship opportunities.
Teen's Ice Cream Dream Raises Hospice Funds
Annie Pickup, 17, from Hutton, Lancashire, fulfilled her dream of serving ice cream from a van, raising £923 for Derian House Children's Hospice. She plans more events.
Fundraiser for Drowned Teen's Family at Kingsbury Park
A GoFundMe page has raised over £4,800 for the family of Lillianna Tomlinson, 16, who drowned at Kingsbury Water Park on Bank Holiday Monday.
Birmingham School Food Market Fights Child Poverty
City Academy headteacher Raj Mann runs a free Friday food market to feed pupils and homeless, reflecting his own childhood experience of poverty in Birmingham.
Homeless Birmingham Man Avoids Jail for B&M Theft
Christopher Kidson, 35, pleaded guilty to stealing £40-£50 from a B&M store. He told the court he acted out of desperation after being bullied out of his HMO and becoming homeless.
Birmingham crash victim fundraiser tops £16,800 in tribute
A fundraiser for Anisha Chakraborty, 28, an international student killed in a Birmingham crash, has raised over £16,800 to support her grieving family.
Birmingham Brothers Face Drug Conspiracy Court Hearing
Two brothers from Birmingham have appeared in court charged with conspiracy to sell crack cocaine and heroin, following police raids in Sparkbrook.
Mother with mobility issues treks to Machu Picchu for son
Sian Milligan, who relies on leg splints, will trek through the Peruvian jungle to Machu Picchu with her mother to raise funds for Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in memory of her son Aled.
Birmingham Brothers Charged Over Drug Conspiracy
Two brothers from Birmingham have been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs following a police investigation. They are due in court next month.
Newry Man and Friend Walk for Parkinson's Nurse Appeal
Thomas McGrath and Frank Smyth, both living with Parkinson's, will walk at Titanic Belfast on June 14 to raise funds for the Parkinson's UK Nurse Appeal, aiming to tackle a nationwide care shortage.
Birmingham restaurant staff devastated by colleague's death
Staff at Jimmy Spice's in Birmingham were devastated after learning of the death of colleague Anisha Chakraborty, 28, who was hit by a car. A fundraising appeal has been launched.
Garforth carer raises £1,500 for Alzheimer's Society walk
Tracey Tarpey, a carer from Garforth, raised over £1,500 for Alzheimer's Society by completing a 26-mile Yorkshire Dales walk in 10 hours 44 minutes.
Taylor Wimpey South Midlands Raises £5,000 for Charity
Taylor Wimpey South Midlands employees raised over £5,000 for Youth Adventure Trust and Harry's Rainbow in the annual Taylor Wimpey Challenge, a 12-year-old fundraising event.
Moya Cole Hospice Clearance Sale: 50p Items June 6
Moya Cole Hospice hosts a warehouse clearance sale on June 6 with items at 50p each, plus a drive-through donation day on June 20 in Stockport.
Teacher with MND inspires school with brave assembly
Rob Hasler, a teacher at Dean Valley Community Primary School, held a special assembly about his motor neurone disease diagnosis, inspiring pupils and raising funds for charity.
Sikh Community Feels on Trial After Henry Nowak Murder
The president of Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Smethwick says Sikhs feel unfairly blamed after the murder of Henry Nowak by Vickrum Digwa, urging that one individual's actions should not reflect on the entire community.
Midland Gang Jailed Over 15 Years for Drug Plot
Four men and a woman were sentenced to over 15 years total for a sophisticated international drug smuggling operation involving cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis.
Rotary Club of Ashbourne Record Fundraising Year
The Rotary Club of Ashbourne raised over £20,000 through community events, supporting local and international causes. Plans for youth initiatives and new membership drive announced.
Samworth Brothers Charity Challenge Raises £3.3 Million
Samworth Brothers' 10th Charity Challenge in the Peak District raised over £500,000, with £55,000 donated to local charities including Edale Mountain Rescue and Peak District National Park Foundation.
Community Mourns Grace Mahon, 10, Parents Ask for Colorful Funeral
The family of Grace Mahon, 10, who died on May 30, request attendees to wear colorful clothing and donate to an animal charity in her memory.
21-Year-Old Runs Ireland, Raises Over £50K for Charity
Samuel Attwell, 21, ran from Malin Head to Mizen Head in 10 days, raising over £50,000 for children's charity Molly Ollys, with donations still climbing.
Parents Raise £38k for Son After 100km Challenge
Lynsey and Patrick Lewsey completed the 100km London to Brighton Ultra Challenge, raising over £38,000 for Chestnut Tree House in memory of their son Raif, who died at 13 months from a rare genetic condition.
Taylor Wimpey Staff Raise £3,095 for Youth Adventure Trust and Maggie's
Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties team raised £3,095 for charity through the annual Taylor Wimpey Challenge, supporting the Youth Adventure Trust and Maggie's.
Miller Homes Sponsorship Raises £11,237 for Cancer Charity
Miller Homes North West's £1,000 sponsorship helped Widnes Rotary Club Gala Dinner raise £11,237 for Halton Cancer Support, aiding local cancer patients.
82-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Volunteers 18 Years at QEH
Gill Hurcomb, 82, has volunteered at The QEH for 18 years, supporting cancer patients through Look Good Feel Better sessions, helping them cope with treatment side effects and regain confidence.
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