Bermudians have signed up for an international fundraiser for a brain tumour research charity after an island teenager’s story of medical treatment for the life-threatening condition was shared online among millions around the world. Lisa Winterman, a personal trainer and fitness instructor, was inspired by the story of her friend Katie Berry, who stepped down last…
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Girl, 6, to climb Snowdon in animal rescue fundraiser
Megan wanted to “do something big” to help the centre after she saw its work with injured hedgehogs. A young girl is to climb Snowdon to help raise money for an animal rescue centre after she saw their work with injured hedgehogs. Six-year-old Megan from Nottinghamshire said she wanted to “do something big” and asked…
Community comes together in support of Brunswick teacher battling cancer
A fundraiser will be held on Jan. 27 at Bolos restaurant to support the family of Amanda Cohen, a local woman who received a terminal cancer diagnosis earlier this month. Hugging your child, noticing a sunrise, smiling at people walking by — as long as you remember to look around, there is something beautiful on…
High school senior hoping to raise $50k in 50 days for cancer research
As part of the Basha High Schoolers Senior Project, one student is using her social media skills, as well as some good old-fashion cold calling, to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. CHANDLER, Ariz. (KNXV) — For Alexis Lu, it’s the memory of her grandpa and his loving spirit that’s motivating her to raise…
Captain America coming to Naples for a charity event
The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples will host its 2022 Night at the Museum gala. NAPLES, Fla. — The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples will host its 2022 Night at the Museum gala. Actor Anthony Mackie, who is known as the new Captain America, will be attending the event. The theme of the night will…
Des Moines’ haunted Harry Potter house raises thousands for charity
Sandy and John Selby have been building a massive Halloween display for the past 20 years. The couple spent a month creating the Harry Potter House from scratch. Source: Des Moines’ haunted Harry Potter house raises thousands for charity
Fundraiser goes ‘Over the Edge’ for good cause
For the second year in a row, Give Kids The World Village is going extreme for a good cause. Source: Fundraiser goes ‘Over the Edge’ for good cause
Fundraiser launched by 5 living ex-presidents will benefit Irma victims
“One hundred percent of funds donated to the Florida Disaster Fund will go toward disaster-related response and recovery because the fund has no overhead costs,” One America Appeal said in a press release on Sunday. The five living presidents — Barack … Source: Fundraiser launched by 5 living ex-presidents will benefit Irma victims
Their little brother diagnosed with cancer, two boys raise money for others
WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — Gila Burgida says the hardest conversation of her life was telling her 10-year-old son, Bennett, he had cancer. The second-hardest was telling his two brothers, ages 12 and 14, what was wrong with Bennett. The Englewood family has come through a lot since that day last winter when a surgeon…
No strikeouts here! Wiffle ball tournament raises money for charity
What started as a friendly game of backyard Wiffle ball has grown to a tournament on the front lawn of Lackawanna County Courthouse Square. Source: Wiffle ball tournament raises money for charity