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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.