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…
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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…
Local man gives back to ‘Pet Connection’
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A good friend of NEWS10 Meteorologist Steve Caporizzo wants to give him a special birthday gift. Each year, Andrew Paolano holds a Facebook fundraiser, with all proceeds going straight to “Pet Connection,” Cap’s well-known Capital Region program that aids furry friends of all kinds. Get the latest news, weather, sports, and…
Girl’s brain tumour battle sparks international fundraiser challenge for specialist charity
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…
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