Cancer warrior, Michael Wade, has come on board to help raise funds for the Teddy Bear Foundation, while also raising awareness of prostate cancer. Michael Wade, a 53-year-old father and grandfather, will be tackling the streets of Joburg in support of the Teddy Bear Foundation, doing the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg on November 20….
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library fundraiser held in New Lexington
NEW LEXINGTON – A fundraiser for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library was held for Perry County on Saturday, Sept. 24. In the parking lot of sponsor Ludowici Roof Tile, 4757 Tile Plant Rd. in New Lexington, a large tent housed the outdoor fundraiser which featured auctions, food, live entertainment and even a visit from Ohio…
Frederick cancer survivor raises money for local nonprofit through ice cream
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — After surviving cancer, a Frederick County man is now giving back with the help of the one non-profit that helped him during his battle with a rare disorder. Alex Johnson was 15 years old when he was diagnosed with a rare disorder that affects white blood cells. After undergoing…
Step Up 4 Down Syndrome ‘so much more than a walk’
The Down Syndrome Association of SW Louisiana will be celebrating 20 years of incredible growth in the support of people with Down syndrome across the nation and at home with its 20th annual Step Up 4 Down Syndrome Walk at the Lake Charles Civic Center Amphitheater on Sept. 24. The past two decades have seen…
Toledo musicians plan fundraiser to support family of homicide victim
Drummer and longtime friend of the Coley family, Scott Hayes, has been running fundraisers for years. As soon as he heard what happened, he stepped up in support. WATCH VIDEO: Toledo musicians plan fundraiser to support family of homicide victim
“Race to Whip Cancer” raises money for breast cancer organizations
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Downs hosted the “Race to Whip Cancer” event Sunday. The event helps raise funds for breast cancer organizations in Albuquerque. Expo gives behind-the-scenes look at New Mexico film industry The annual event is organized by Jamie Zamora, who is a breast cancer survivor. For more than ten years Zamora…
Proud patient battles breast cancer and raises money for local hospitals
A grateful patient receiving treatment at Dewsbury and District Hospital raised and donated a large sum of money to the Chemotherapy Units which took care of her. Joanne Cave, 39, from Wakefield, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 and has been undergoing treatment since at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. Joanne found Chemotherapy…
Franklin Square barbershop holds fundraiser for family with autistic children
Barber Ruben Zargarov has provided free haircuts to children with disabilities since he bought Neighborhood Barber Shop seven years ago. “I just feel better when I help somebody, it feels good” he said. Zargarov held a fundraiser Sunday at his shop to raise money for a Franklin Square family with four children with autism. “I…
Teenage fundraiser to host 24-hour charity stall outside his house for good cause
A teenager who has been an avid fundraiser since he was just two years old is set to host a 24-hour charity stall outside his house this weekend. Louis Johnson from Wolverhampton will stand on his drive for a whole day and night to try and raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital, for whom the…
Youngster goes the extra mile for children’s charity fundraiser
A boy is cycling 18 miles to raise money for a charity supporting seriously-ill children. Henry Peterken, 6, of Newark, and his mum, Carrie-Anne Peterken, are planning to cycle 18 miles from Newark to Lincoln in the last week of August to raise money for the Rainbow Trust. The route will take them from their…