Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
141 results for "fundraiser"
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 Kentucky community rallied together this weekend to raise over $111,000 for local students in need. The annual Kevin's Kids fundraiser continues to grow, with more donations still arriving.
A Polish influencer just shattered the world record for charity streaming, raising an incredible €59 million to help cancer patients get life-saving treatment. The massive fundraiser proves the power of online communities to create real-world miracles.
Three years after a stage three breast cancer diagnosis, Krystle Carter is cancer-free and turning her journey into action. She's hosting a carnival fundraiser to cover reconstruction surgery while helping other women face the same fight.
A Morro Bay karate instructor facing cancer is receiving support through a weekend fundraiser as students honor his decades of impact. The community is rallying with equipment sales and baked goods to help cover medical costs.
When Nigerian footballer William Troost-Ekong organized a charity match in Lagos, it raised ₦60 million for schools while showing exactly what's possible when sports stars give back. The event's success and its comparison to UK fundraisers reveals a roadmap for African creators ready to build something even bigger.
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 donated rooster sold more than ten times at an Alabama livestock auction as bidders kept re-donating it to help a family facing their infant son's serious heart complications. What started as a $70 bird became a $5,300 symbol of community compassion.
A sold-out bingo fundraiser in Michigan brought 150 neighbors together to help low-income families afford pet care. The event raised funds to keep spay and neuter services at $70 instead of the typical $400.
Linda Dilger and 20 other cancer survivors celebrated life on the runway at the American Cancer Society's 32nd annual Monterey Fashion Show at Pebble Beach. The Hollywood-themed event raised funds while honoring the beauty and resilience of those who've faced cancer.
A once-shy education major transformed her college experience by stepping out of her comfort zone, leading fundraisers that raised thousands for local schools. Mackenzie Cowan's journey from solitary student to campus leader earned her UM-Flint's prestigious Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar award.
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.
Magnus Kalins just wants to talk about golf, fish tacos, and video games. But the Ventura teen who survived a rare cancer at age 2 is now inspiring others to fund breakthroughs for kids facing the same fight.
Two Sydney fashion fundraisers are turning designer second-hand clothes into life-changing support for women escaping domestic violence. Together, they've raised over $1 million through curated vintage sales that directly fund crisis services.
A Casa Grande community event brought together 113 donors who raised nearly $59,000 to fund free meals, after-school programs, and support services for neighbors in need. Former students who once received help returned as confident young leaders to welcome guests and share their stories. #
Community leaders donned aprons and served up hope at an Athens Applebee's, raising over $6,500 for cancer support. The friendly competition between celebrity waiters brought the town together for its most successful fundraiser yet.
Fermin Hernandez Jr. pulled two people from a trapped vehicle seconds before it burst into flames. LAPD Devonshire will honor his bravery at their annual pancake breakfast fundraiser.
Roosevelt Elementary students in Rahway reached supporters across the globe during their spring fundraiser, pulling in donations from as far as Australia. The two-week event mixed character lessons with community connection, ending in a celebratory Fun Run.
A Florida fishing club just wrapped one of their most successful fundraisers ever, bringing the community together for conservation. The March event combined fly fishing films with auctions to support local education and environmental efforts.
A Missouri community turned leftover breakfast fundraiser money into life-changing support for men rebuilding their lives. House of Hope, a transitional home helping men overcome addiction and hardship, received the donation Wednesday evening.
Showing 20 of 141