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Lagos State is teaming up with British Cycling to bring world-class cycling expertise to Africa's largest city. The partnership promises training programs, technical workshops, and a boost to cycling culture across Nigeria's bustling commercial hub.
When a bassist from The 1975 broke down mid-charity ride, a small Cumbria bike shop jumped in to save the journey. The rescue helped Ross MacDonald complete his 1,180-mile trek that's raised over £32,000 for music therapy.
An ordinary dad and his 23-year-old son just pedaled 30,000 kilometers across 30 countries, proving that epic adventures aren't just for professional athletes. Their 400-day journey raised money for charity and shattered three world records along the way.
Nigeria dominated the 2026 African Cycling Championships on home soil, capturing 16 medals including nine golds to lead the continental standings. The performance marks a major milestone for West African cycling in front of enthusiastic crowds at Abuja's national velodrome.
A financial planning company raised £10,000 for Alzheimer's charities through client referrals in just two months. Now their team is walking, running, and cycling 1,550 miles across the UK to double that amount.
A father and son cycled through 31 countries over 400 days, breaking three world records and raising over £50,000 for children in need. Their journey proves that adventure and purpose can strengthen bonds across generations.
Rogers Communications just kicked off a $1 million donation to Alberta children's charities through the Rogers Charity Classic, a golf tournament that's raised over $164 million since it started. Last year alone, the event brought in a record $26.6 million to help thousands of kids access counseling, sports programs, and family support.
A six-person charity struggling with costly website updates found a solution that transformed their online presence. Fashion and Textile Children's Trust now reaches 40,000 annual visitors after switching platforms.
A Norfolk man is turning his cancer diagnosis into a cross-country adventure, planning to cycle Britain's entire coastline on a vintage-style bike. Tim Bright's 4,100-mile journey celebrates 10 years of living well with chronic myeloid leukaemia.
Dr. Sarah Ruggins just cycled 6,000 kilometers across Europe in under 14 days, smashing the previous record held by a man. Even more remarkable? She only started cycling two years ago after recovering from a rare neurological disease.
Three hand-painted Porsche 911s inspired by Toy Story characters just sold to an anonymous collector who's donating all $3 million to children's charities. Each custom car took 350 hours to create and will help Big Brothers Big Sisters, the American Red Cross, and Starlight Children's Foundation.
A new feature from rail booking app TrainPal lets travelers donate pennies to railway charities right at checkout. Since 2010, this micro-donation technology has raised £83 million across more than 1,250 charities.
A charity golf tournament in Alberta just shattered records by raising $26.6 million to help children across the province. Since its start, the Rogers Charity Classic has now raised over $164 million for youth programs.
British businesses can now donate goods to charities without paying tax, removing a barrier that discouraged corporate giving. The change comes as charity donations have dropped by £1.4 billion in just one year.
The Rangers Charity Foundation just handed £10,000 to two Scottish veterans charities that provide daily support, hot meals, and mental health services to former military members and their families. The donation marks the end of a season-long partnership that's part of over £271,000 the Foundation has given to armed forces causes.
A South African charity shop turned donated goods into over R2.1 million for animal welfare last year, funding 371 sterilizations and emergency care across the country. Since 2012, SAINTs has now contributed over R30 million to helping vulnerable animals.
New research shows women can gain strength throughout their entire menstrual cycle, challenging popular "cycle syncing" advice. While small adjustments can help comfort, hormones don't block muscle growth at any point in the month. ##
A yellow lab who helps catch child predators in Kentucky just received a protective vest worth $1,800, thanks to a nonprofit that's outfitted over 6,000 police dogs nationwide. K9 Charity specializes in sniffing out hidden electronics that could contain evidence of abuse.
A charity shop employee discovered Indian gold jewelry worth £4,000 sewn into the lining of a donated coat. The unexpected treasure turned a humble donation into a major windfall for the charity's cause.
A grassroots charity started with a single football match has raised half a million pounds for intensive care over nearly four decades. BASICS closes its doors after becoming the second-largest charity supporter in hospital history.
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