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A charity curling tournament in Duluth raised nearly $170,000 to fight childhood hunger, then received a stunning $300,000 surprise donation that brought the total to $470,000. The event honors a late curling champion who believed in choosing joy even during his battle with brain cancer.
Childhood Cancer International's survivor network, SurNet, brought together childhood cancer survivors worldwide in 2025 through webinars, shared stories, and advocacy. The growing community is now expanding partnerships to reach even more survivors seeking connection and hope.
Comedian John Oliver turned his frustration with Buc-ee's aggressive lawsuits into a charitable campaign that's raised nearly half a million dollars to fight hunger. His "Buc-Off Shop" sells parody merchandise featuring his show's squirrel mascot, with all profits going to Hunger Free America.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's new CEO says a "once-in-a-lifetime" breakthrough moment is happening right now in childhood cancer treatment. Survival rates have soared from 20% to over 80% since 1962, and the goal of making all childhood cancers easily treatable is closer than ever.
A UN food investment program helped design 43 projects across 44 countries in 2025, securing nearly $8 billion to strengthen food systems and fight rising hunger. Global hunger dropped slightly to 8.2% in 2024, offering hope even as 673 million people still face food insecurity.
Volunteers in Indiana folded 60,000 bags for the nation's largest one-day food drive, turning a single Saturday into months of meals for families in need. The 34-year-old Stamp Out Hunger initiative bridges the critical gap when donations drop but hunger doesn't.
French researchers have pinpointed the exact brain cells that store early childhood scent memories, explaining why a simple smell can transport you back decades. The discovery reveals that special cells formed on day one of life capture our first pleasant experiences.
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With a bumper harvest expected and new government plans in motion, South Africa has a real chance to eliminate hunger for 20 million people this year. A coalition of over 50 organizations is pushing for action that could transform millions of lives.
New research shows that strong parental relationships in adulthood can actually shift how young people remember difficult childhoods. The discovery could transform how doctors and researchers understand trauma and healing.
A growing movement of parents is bringing back bike rides, boredom, and face-to-face play as concerns mount over excessive screen time replacing childhood experiences. The interim U.S. Surgeon General is backing their efforts with practical guidance for families.
Scientists discovered that revisiting painful childhood memories through imagery therapy can reduce fear of failure for months. Young adults who imagined supportive endings to distressing experiences showed lasting drops in fear, guilt, and stress.
A groundbreaking survey is gathering the voices of childhood cancer survivors across Africa to improve their long-term care and support. The initiative aims to fill a critical gap in understanding what these survivors face after treatment ends.
Scientists discovered a simple visual trick that helps people remember their childhoods more vividly. By showing adults a younger version of their own face moving in sync with them, researchers helped unlock rich, detailed memories from early life.
The World Food Programme just launched a platform that uses AI to predict food crises before they happen, potentially saving seven dollars for every dollar spent on early action. The tool tracks hunger in real time across 50+ countries, giving aid workers the power to stop starvation before it starts.
A childhood cancer survivor is hosting her second annual fairytale gala to support families navigating the toughest fight of their lives. Last year's event raised over $100,000 for essential needs like food, travel, and childcare.
A $25,000 matching gift from the EverTrust Foundation means every dollar donated to Everett's March Against Hunger campaign in March counts twice. With the match, Volunteers of America Western Washington is just $30,000 away from its $60,000 goal to support families facing food insecurity.
Steve Corino turned Times Square into a wedding chapel with a surprise proposal and ceremony that caught everyone off guard. The WWE Performance Center coach married his childhood sweetheart under New York's brightest lights.
For the third year in a row, global hunger has fallen, with just 7.8% of people worldwide now facing malnourishment. It's a massive improvement from 1970, when nearly 35% of people outside Europe and North America struggled to get enough food.
A Texas community gathers this April for a simple meal with a powerful purpose: feeding neighbors in need. For $15, guests receive handmade bowls and soup while supporting seven local hunger programs.
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Mark Heywood is mountain biking 650 kilometers across South Africa to raise one million rand ($50,000 USD) to fight child hunger. The seven-day ride passes through regions where dozens of children died from malnutrition in 2025.
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