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Brighton Café Raises Funds for Bangladesh Street Kids
Acts of KindnessMay 22

Brighton Café Raises Funds for Bangladesh Street Kids

A Brighton café is hosting a special charity dinner where every ticket sold goes directly to helping street children in Dhaka. With a matching donation pledge, the June event could double its impact for kids who need shelter, food, and education.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Cardiff Restaurant Raises £2,000 for Hospice Care Charity
Acts of KindnessMay 20

Cardiff Restaurant Raises £2,000 for Hospice Care Charity

A Nepalese-owned restaurant in Cardiff brought guests on a culinary journey from the Himalayas to the coast, raising over £2,000 for Marie Curie hospice care. The May fundraiser showcased how immigrant-owned businesses are giving back to communities that welcomed them.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Roast Raises $10K to Feed 30,000 in Texas
Acts of KindnessMay 14

Roast Raises $10K to Feed 30,000 in Texas

A charity roast of a Texas sheriff just turned laughter into 30,000 meals for hungry families. The Spindletop Rotary Club's sold-out event shows how communities can fight hunger while having fun.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Former Mayor to Morris Dance 200 Miles for Charity
SportsMay 9

Former Mayor to Morris Dance 200 Miles for Charity

A former mayor is attempting to break a world record by Morris dancing 200 miles along the Thames Path in under a week. Duncan Bhaskaran Brown will dance more than a marathon daily to raise money for Thames Valley charities.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Wholesome Direct Returns June 6 With 50+ Cozy Games
VideosMay 5

Wholesome Direct Returns June 6 With 50+ Cozy Games

The beloved Wholesome Direct gaming showcase is back for its seventh year, bringing more than 50 adorable games to screens worldwide on June 6. Proceeds from merch sales will support the Transgender Law Center, continuing the event's tradition of raising money for good causes.

Engadget2 min read
Cornwall Aims for World's Largest Cream Tea Party Record
Acts of KindnessMay 2

Cornwall Aims for World's Largest Cream Tea Party Record

A hospice in Cornwall is gathering tea lovers to break a world record while raising funds for terminally ill patients. More than 1,088 people need to join the scone-filled celebration to claim the title from China.

Google News - World Record2 min read
100 Chefs Break Record With 1,444-Foot Tiramisu in London
Acts of KindnessApr 27

100 Chefs Break Record With 1,444-Foot Tiramisu in London

A hundred Italian chefs gathered in London and created the world's longest tiramisu at 1,444 feet, shattering the previous record by over 500 feet. Every bite of the dessert will help raise money for charity.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Jersey Reporter Donates Hair Honoring Cancer Friend Alex
Acts of KindnessApr 22

Jersey Reporter Donates Hair Honoring Cancer Friend Alex

A 27-year-old cancer survivor is cutting her hair to honor a young patient who died at 25, turning grief into hope for children battling cancer. Antonia Rubio's fundraiser has already raised over £1,000 while sparking vital conversations about cancer in young people.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 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
Pub Auctions 10,000th Guinness Pint for $1K on St. Patrick's Day
Acts of KindnessApr 8

Pub Auctions 10,000th Guinness Pint for $1K on St. Patrick's Day

A small-town pub's 10,000th Guinness pint sold for $1,000 on St. Patrick's Day, with all proceeds going to a charity supporting fallen heroes' families. The perfectly timed milestone turned into a spirited bidding war that brought an entire community together.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Spurs Teammates Raise Thousands for Congo Youth at Gala
Acts of KindnessMar 22

Spurs Teammates Raise Thousands for Congo Youth at Gala

San Antonio Spurs players showed up in force for teammate Bismack Biyombo's fundraising gala, bidding thousands on student artwork to support war-torn Congo. Keldon Johnson alone spent $20,000 on two paintings, while star Victor Wembanyama surprised Biyombo with an emotional appearance.

Google: fundraiser success3 min read
Inverness Café Raises 5 Figures for Highland Hospice
Acts of KindnessMar 14

Inverness Café Raises 5 Figures for Highland Hospice

A Scottish restaurant turned horse racing fans into charity heroes during an annual fundraiser that's become a community tradition. Café 1's Cheltenham Festival event brought together good food, exciting races, and generous hearts for a cause that touches families across the Highlands.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Green Brothers Raise Record $4.1M for Charity Livestream
SolutionsFeb 16

Green Brothers Raise Record $4.1M for Charity Livestream

Authors and YouTubers Hank and John Green just wrapped their biggest charity fundraiser ever, pulling in $4.1 million during a 48-hour livestream. Their annual Project for Awesome event has now raised tens of millions for global health organizations over nearly two decades.

Good Good Good3 min read
Poland's Charity Fundraiser Breaks Record at $43.5M
Acts of KindnessJan 25

Poland's Charity Fundraiser Breaks Record at $43.5M

Poland's Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity just raised a record-breaking $43.5 million in a single day, with 120,000 volunteers collecting donations to help sick children. The 33-year-old fundraiser proves that community spirit can move mountains when people come together for a cause that matters.

Google: charity donation3 min read
New Zealand Hairdresser Raises $1K for Kids' Swimming Lessons
Acts of KindnessJan 20

New Zealand Hairdresser Raises $1K for Kids' Swimming Lessons

A New Zealand salon owner turned her annual charity fundraiser into a mission to teach children life-saving water safety skills. Brenda Ardern raised $1,000 to help close the swimming skills gap for 130,000 Kiwi kids who've never had lessons.

Stuff NZ2 min read
NY Tailgate Party Raises Funds for 4 Local Charities
Acts of KindnessJan 19

NY Tailgate Party Raises Funds for 4 Local Charities

A small town in upstate New York has turned watching football into a force for good. For $30, fans get a full tailgate spread while supporting ambulance services, animal welfare, heart health, and cancer screening.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Detroit Auto Show Raises Funds with Star-Studded Gala
Acts of KindnessJan 18

Detroit Auto Show Raises Funds with Star-Studded Gala

Detroit's annual charity preview turned the Motor City's biggest auto showcase into a glamorous fundraiser with performances, fashion, and community spirit. The event raised money for children's charities while celebrating Detroit's automotive heritage and creative culture.

Google News - Business2 min read