Harry’s friends and dad joined him in shaving their heads and raised £24,500 for charity. Source: Berkshire school boys shave heads to support friend with cancer
Category: In Our Communities
Inspiring stories of everyday people and organizations in our communities leading, living and loving From the Heart.
CCISD Foster Grannie making a difference at Oak Park Elementary
Charlotte Wilson has been a foster grandparent for 20 years. The program was initiated in 1965 as an opportunity for people 55 and older to serve children with special and exceptional needs. Source: CCISD Foster Grannie making a difference at Oak Park Elementary
‘It means so much’: Firestone students in Always Climbing group uplift kids with disabilities
A student-led day of community service at Firestone CLC is part of a larger youth leadership, mentoring and public service mission. Source: ‘It means so much’: Firestone students in Always Climbing group uplift kids with disabilities
Build-A-Bear To Donate Stuffed Animal “Learning Buddies” To Students In Need
Build-A-Bear at the store on September 9 and they’ll give one to a classroom. Source: Build-A-Bear To Donate Stuffed Animal “Learning Buddies” To Students In Need
Portage H.S soccer match to honor late classmate, raise awareness of childhood cancer
Portage High School will be honoring a late classmate, while raising awareness of childhood cancer during the boys’ soccer match on Wednesday. Source: Portage H.S soccer match to honor late classmate, raise awareness of childhood cancer
Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry aim to raise $50 million for Oakland schools through their charity
Launched in 2019, “Eat. Learn. Play.” has distributed 25 million meals, revitalized 12 play areas and allocated $6 million to literacy programs. Source: Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry aim to raise $50 million for Oakland schools through their charity
2 Newtown Charities Team Up To Benefit Seniors & Their Pets
The Hearts of Hope Newtown Chapter and the Hubbard Animal Sanctuary’s Senior Paw Project have a message for Newtown seniors. Source: 2 Newtown Charities Team Up To Benefit Seniors & Their Pets
Murrayville family’s 3rd annual charity tournament raises $20,000
Funds will support people needing trauma therapy, in honour of son’s memory Source: Murrayville family’s 3rd annual charity tournament raises $20,000 – Langley Advance Times
Andrea Sauceda navigated cancer with support from family, students and Mission Hope
“My faith is a big part of how I was able to get through this year. God was good to me and helped me get through it.” Source: Andrea Sauceda navigated cancer with support from family, students and Mission Hope
Mother continues son’s legacy as St. Jude warrior, raising awareness for rare cancer research
Kori Dimsdale, mother of Caron Dimsdale”Carson was the love of my life. He was an amazing St. Jude warrior.”Fought AML bravely 6 times. Acute myeloid luekemia Source: Mother continues son’s legacy as St. Jude warrior, raising awareness for rare cancer research