20 results for "charity"
🎬 VideosGamers Raise $2.4M for Cancer Prevention in One Week
A week-long video game marathon just raised over $2.4 million for cancer prevention, proving that gaming communities can change lives. Seventy speedrunners worked together to break records and save lives, one game at a time.
🦸 Community HeroesTravis Kelce Sends $35K Win to Efficient Charity Partner
NFL star Travis Kelce redirected his charity contest winnings to an established nonprofit instead of his own foundation. The move shows accountability as his foundation works to fix years of incorrect financial reporting.
🦸 Community HeroesSouthampton Legend Raises £90K With Lake District Trek
Former footballer Franny Benali is leading fans on a three-day Lake District challenge to raise money for charity, having already raised nearly £90,000 over three years. Registration opens now for the April trek that includes scaling England's tallest peak.
💛 Acts of KindnessCambodian "Fat Cow" Program Lifts Families Out of Poverty
A charity founded by a man given six months to live is transforming Cambodian villages through an innovative cattle program that quintuples farmer income. Become More Charity combines better livestock practices with education, clean water, and healthcare to break the cycle of poverty one village at a time.
💛 Acts of KindnessCharity Gaming Marathon Launches Indie Games Into Spotlight, Raises Money for Good
Games Done Quick, a beloved charity speedrunning event, is proving to be a launchpad for independent game developers while raising funds for organizations like the Prevent Cancer Foundation and Doctors Without Borders. Indie creators are finding both financial success and personal fulfillment as their games reach tens of thousands of enthusiastic viewers.
🎬 VideosPennsylvania Hockey Fans Toss 81,796 Stuffed Animals for Kids in Need
The Hershey Bears hockey team continued their heartwarming 25-year tradition of the Teddy Bear Toss, with fans launching nearly 82,000 stuffed animals onto the ice to donate to children across central Pennsylvania. A local teen's nonprofit has contributed over 125,000 plushies to the cause since its creation, proving that kindness truly multiplies.
💡 SolutionsBill Gates Transfers $8B to Melinda French Gates, Creating World's Largest Women-Focused Charity
In a remarkable philanthropic move, Bill Gates transferred nearly $8 billion to his ex-wife Melinda French Gates, instantly establishing her foundation as one of the world's largest nonprofits dedicated to empowering women and families globally. This extraordinary commitment fulfills their shared vision of accelerating social progress and represents one of the largest charitable transfers in history.
💛 Acts of KindnessHong Kong Rugby Program Unites 8,000 Students Across Cultural Divides
Rugby For Good is transforming school campuses across Hong Kong by bringing together students from diverse backgrounds through the power of sport. The charity works with 8,000 young people annually, helping them build confidence, forge friendships across cultures, and develop teamwork skills that last a lifetime.
💛 Acts of KindnessUK Readers Raise £165K to Launch SafeCall Lifeline for Missing Children
In a heartwarming show of community support, readers of The Independent raised the full £165,000 needed to launch SafeCall, an innovative helpline designed by young people to support vulnerable children at risk of going missing. The new service, backed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell, will reach thousands of at-risk youth through a 24-hour helpline, WhatsApp channel, and chatbot.
💡 SolutionsBill Gates Sends $8B to Ex-Wife Melinda for Charity, Creating Giant New Foundation
In an extraordinary act of philanthropic partnership, Bill Gates transferred nearly $8 billion to his ex-wife Melinda French Gates to power her charitable work, instantly establishing one of the world's largest nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping women and families globally.
🦸 Community HeroesTravis Kelce Makes History With $2 Million Given to Kansas City Kids
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce just became the first NFL player to win the Walter Payton Man of the Year Charity Challenge three times, bringing his total charitable contributions to nearly $2 million for children in poverty. His foundation has now committed over $800,000 in new donations that will transform young lives across Kansas City.
💛 Acts of KindnessBill Gates Transfers $8 Billion to Melinda French Gates for Charity Work
In an extraordinary move that will amplify global charitable efforts, Bill Gates has transferred a staggering $8 billion to Melinda French Gates to supercharge their philanthropic missions. This massive transfer represents one of the largest charitable asset movements in history, poised to tackle critical issues facing communities worldwide.
💛 Acts of KindnessSteelers & Ravens Fans Unite, Raise $42K for Kicker's Hunger Relief Charity
In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship, rival NFL fans have donated over $42,000 in just three days to Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's favorite charity after he faced online criticism. What started as Steelers fans supporting Loop has blossomed into a joint effort with Ravens fans to fight food insecurity in Washington, D.C.
🎬 VideosTikTok Charity Spreads Joy to 25+ Widows in Heartwarming Accra Celebration
The Blessing Fidel Foundation, born on social media just six months ago, is transforming lives across Africa through the power of digital generosity. Over 25 widows in Accra experienced an unforgettable Christmas celebration complete with gifts, cash donations, and a day filled with joy and community.
💛 Acts of KindnessHistoric UK Charity Completes Mission with £600M Gift to National Debt
After nearly a century of dedicated service, the National Fund has fulfilled its founding purpose in spectacular fashion, transferring over £600 million to help reduce Britain's national debt. The charity's remarkable journey from a banker's vision in 1928 to its mission-accomplished conclusion showcases the power of long-term philanthropic commitment.
💛 Acts of KindnessChick-fil-A Peach Bowl Donates $20M to Cancer Research in Atlanta
The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl has reached an incredible philanthropic milestone, contributing $20 million to cancer research and charitable causes. This generous donation demonstrates how sports can unite communities and fund life-saving medical breakthroughs that will impact countless families across the nation.
💡 SolutionsZimbabwe Student Engineer Creates Life-Saving X-Ray Safety System
Charity Jonasi, a biomedical engineering student in Harare, is transforming healthcare safety across Zimbabwe by developing an affordable automated X-ray interlock system that protects patients and medical staff from harmful radiation exposure. Her innovation addresses a critical gap in under-resourced health centers while breaking barriers as a woman in engineering.
💛 Acts of KindnessKelowna's JoeAnna's House Raises $76K in Heartwarming Holiday Campaign
A month-long holiday fundraiser in Kelowna brought the community together in an incredible way, raising over $76,000 for JoeAnna's House, a home-away-from-home for families with loved ones in the hospital. Local businesses and residents showed up in force to support families in their time of need.
💡 SolutionsUK Charity Launches $1 Trillion Islamic Endowment Fund for Global Good
Human Appeal has launched an innovative Waqf Fund that transforms charitable giving into perpetual impact, with donations generating ongoing income for vulnerable communities worldwide. This inspiring model preserves donors' original contributions while earning an average 7% annual return to fund water, education, and healthcare projects that compound their positive impact for generations.
💛 Acts of KindnessEssex Charity Celebrates 4 Million Teddy Bears to Comfort Sick Children
TLC Essex is marking 25 years of bringing comfort to children in hospitals by hosting a heartwarming Teddy Bear Picnic in March 2026. The celebration honors the presentation of their four-millionth teddy bear, given to young patients during their most vulnerable moments.