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German Bikers Raise Funds for Children's Hospice Care
Community HeroesMay 17

German Bikers Raise Funds for Children's Hospice Care

Thousands of motorcyclists will ride through Germany's Muensterland region on June 7, 2026, to raise money for seriously ill children. The charity event includes 40 sidecars specially arranged to give hospice siblings a joyful day out.

Google: charity donation3 min read
San Diego Students Shine at Arts Foundation Fundraiser
Acts of KindnessMay 17

San Diego Students Shine at Arts Foundation Fundraiser

Young artists from San Diego's public schools took center stage at a charity event celebrating creativity and the donors who make arts education possible. The VAPA Foundation's sixth annual gala showcased student talent while honoring two champions of youth arts programs.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Wrestling Stars Unite for Tunnel to Towers on June 6
Community HeroesMay 8

Wrestling Stars Unite for Tunnel to Towers on June 6

Pro wrestlers are stepping into the ring for heroes this June in New Jersey. Richard Holliday and the Hardy Boyz will compete in Battle for the Brave to support families of fallen first responders.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
Field of Dreams Hosts Organ Donor Charity Softball Game
Acts of KindnessMay 5

Field of Dreams Hosts Organ Donor Charity Softball Game

Four transplant teams will gather at the iconic Field of Dreams movie site this May for a charity softball game celebrating living organ donors and the lives they save. The event honors National "Wanna Have a Catch Day," inspired by the beloved 1989 film.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Games Done Quick Brings Charity Speedruns to Europe
SportsApr 28

Games Done Quick Brings Charity Speedruns to Europe

The beloved speedrunning charity event is hosting its first-ever European show at Germany's Gamescom, opening doors for runners who couldn't travel to US events. After raising over $60 million since 2010, GDQ is expanding its mission globally.

Engadget2 min read
Nigeria Golfers Raise Cancer Awareness With Charity Event
Acts of KindnessApr 24

Nigeria Golfers Raise Cancer Awareness With Charity Event

Cancer survivors led 88 golfers at Nigeria's Ikoyi Club in a charity tournament that raised funds and awareness for early cancer detection. The event proved that staying active helps survivors rebuild strength while spreading a life-saving message: cancer isn't a death sentence.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Breast Cancer Survivor Joins Charity Jockey Race at Goodwood
Community HeroesApr 23

Breast Cancer Survivor Joins Charity Jockey Race at Goodwood

Ilona Wells, who overcame a double mastectomy and hip replacement, is training to race as a jockey at England's prestigious Goodwood Racecourse this July. She's one of 12 women competing in a charity event that's raised over $4.3 million since 2011.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Podcasters Turn Swear Jar Into $2,000 Charity Fundraiser
Acts of KindnessApr 20

Podcasters Turn Swear Jar Into $2,000 Charity Fundraiser

A Nebraska podcast group turned a Lent challenge to stop swearing into an annual charity event that's raised thousands for local nonprofits. This year's Swearing is Caring event aims to keep growing its community impact.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Tiger Woods' Caddie Headlines New Zealand Hospice Gala
Acts of KindnessApr 15

Tiger Woods' Caddie Headlines New Zealand Hospice Gala

Steve Williams, the legendary caddie behind 13 major golf championships with Tiger Woods, is bringing his inside stories to a New Zealand charity event. The October fundraiser will support Hospice South's essential care services across the region.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
Nebraska Golf Tournament Raises Funds for New Ambulances
Acts of KindnessApr 14

Nebraska Golf Tournament Raises Funds for New Ambulances

A Nebraska hospital is teeing up community support to replace aging ambulances that serve thousands of emergency calls. The charity golf tournament shows how a small community is coming together to keep life-saving services running strong.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Kearney Golf Tournament Raises Funds for New Ambulances
Acts of KindnessApr 12

Kearney Golf Tournament Raises Funds for New Ambulances

A Nebraska hospital is turning tee time into lifesaving equipment. CHI Health Good Samaritan's charity golf tournament will replace aging ambulances that serve the entire community.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Minnesota Fashion Show Honors Cancer Survivors, Funds Research
Acts of KindnessApr 12

Minnesota Fashion Show Honors Cancer Survivors, Funds Research

A Minnesota fashion show transforms breast cancer survivors into runway models while raising money for metastatic cancer research. EMERGE combines style, storytelling, and hope to celebrate resilience and fund lifesaving science.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Texas Town's 17th Annual Bowl Sale Fights Hunger
Acts of KindnessApr 7

Texas Town's 17th Annual Bowl Sale Fights Hunger

A small Texas community is turning handmade pottery into hope for neighbors facing food insecurity. For 17 years, Brownwood's Empty Bowls Project has proven that a simple lunch can create lasting change.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Swedish Charity Event Breaks Payment Record with Nordea
Acts of KindnessMar 31

Swedish Charity Event Breaks Payment Record with Nordea

Musikhjälpen's December charity drive processed a record number of donations as hundreds of thousands of Swedes gave in coordinated waves. Nordea's payment infrastructure kept the money flowing smoothly during the 24/7 broadcast marathon.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Man Races Across Frozen Lake to Save Stranger in Colorado
Community HeroesMar 5

Man Races Across Frozen Lake to Save Stranger in Colorado

A young hero sprinted 700 feet across dangerously thin ice to rescue a man who had fallen through Evergreen Lake during a charity event. He pulled the victim to safety and disappeared before anyone could learn his name.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Ocala Heroes Strut Runway for Foster Kids and K-9s
Community HeroesMar 1

Ocala Heroes Strut Runway for Foster Kids and K-9s

Community leaders and first responders turned models at a charity fashion show that raised money for foster families and police dogs. The sixth annual event brought style and substance together to support Marion County's most vulnerable.

Google News - Community Hero2 min read
Whisky Night Raises £2,100 for Ayrshire Hospice
Acts of KindnessFeb 27

Whisky Night Raises £2,100 for Ayrshire Hospice

A Scottish whisky club turned their passion for fine spirits into £2,100 for hospice care. The Mudhook Whisky Club's annual charity event brought together rare whiskies, local businesses, and a community eager to make a difference.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Dolphins Staffer Beats Cancer Twice, Rides 39 Miles Cancer-Free
Community HeroesFeb 17

Dolphins Staffer Beats Cancer Twice, Rides 39 Miles Cancer-Free

Miami Dolphins employee Brady Engel will bike 39 miles at the Dolphins Cancer Challenge just weeks after scans showed he's cancer-free from his second battle with B-Cell Lymphoma. Last year, he walked a 5K just one month after a stem cell transplant.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Shawnee Mountain Hosts 10th Pink Fundraiser for Cancer
Acts of KindnessFeb 15

Shawnee Mountain Hosts 10th Pink Fundraiser for Cancer

Shawnee Mountain turned pink for the 10th year running, rallying the community around cancer survivors and patients. The annual Paint the Mountain Pink fundraiser brought skiers, snowboarders, and supporters together for a cause that's touched countless lives.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Southland Golf Day Unites Community for Hospice Care
Community HeroesFeb 13

Southland Golf Day Unites Community for Hospice Care

A charity golf tournament in Southland, New Zealand brought together local golfers and businesses to support free hospice care for families facing life-limiting illness. The Par for Purpose event showed how a community can rally behind services that help neighbors during their hardest moments.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read

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