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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.
A 17-year-old who beat childhood cancer just raised over £220,000 for the charity that helped him. His reward? A surprise railway adventure he'll never forget.
A Chicago-area community foundation just delivered $50,000 to five local food pantries after a generous family matched their fundraising dollar for dollar. The gift comes as pantries report serving up to 1,800 visitors monthly.
A three-month campaign by Stuff and Water Safety New Zealand has funded swimming lessons for over 7,000 children at 31 schools nationwide. With seven in 10 Kiwi kids unable to tread water, the program aims to teach 10,000 children essential water safety skills that could save their lives.
A minor league hockey team in Wenatchee, Washington, has raised $60,000 through annual fundraising games to support cancer education programs. Their "Hockey Fights Cancer" night brings the community together while funding vital resources for survivors.
Reyna Arreguin survived a cantaloupe-sized pancreatic tumor at 13 and now helps raise funds for other families facing the disease. She's speaking at Chicago's PurpleStride walk this April to inspire thousands.
A coastal Australian town just unveiled a statue honoring Edith Cowan, who broke barriers as the nation's first woman elected to parliament in 1921. After three years of fundraising, volunteers raised $120,000 to bring their hometown hero back to Geraldton.
The American Cancer Society's Game Changer Gala takes place this Saturday in Las Vegas, bringing together survivors and supporters to fund critical cancer research. Colon cancer survivor Tori Lyons will share her story at the event.
A community pottery fundraiser in Wisconsin just delivered more than $5,000 to six local food pantries, giving each organization over $800 to fight hunger. The 26-year-old Empty Bowls tradition combines art education with feeding families in need.
A small Missouri community just set a 13-year fundraising record, raising nearly $34,000 in a single night to support local cancer patients. Pink Out Night brought together businesses, sports fans, and neighbors to make their biggest impact yet.
Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile turned a single concert into a massive fundraiser, livestreaming her Minneapolis show to raise over $600,000 for immigrants facing detention. The money goes directly to free legal aid for asylum seekers and detained residents.
A small-town ice cream shop is breaking a world record with Hot Wheels track while raising money for off-road wheelchairs. For just $5, you can buy a piece of history and help someone with disabilities explore the outdoors.
After Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane died from ALS at 53, his entertainment community rallied to raise over $415,000 for his wife and two teenage daughters. The outpouring shows how Hollywood takes care of its own in times of tragedy.
After waiting decades for federal support that never came, Nigeria's Enugu Chamber of Commerce raised $500 million naira from its own members to build a massive 3,000 square meter exhibition hall. The project that was projected to take seven years was completed in just one year through pure community determination.
When rough weather canceled the iconic Rottnest Channel Swim, 43 determined swimmers didn't let months of training go to waste. They dove into a suburban pool instead, completing their distances to raise money for children with complex disabilities.
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane turned his ALS diagnosis into a powerful mission, raising over half a million dollars for research before his death at 53. His final months moved the needle forward for thousands battling the rare disease.
A young female bobcat trapped in a car grill after a collision in Adams County received emergency surgery for two broken legs. Now the Lancaster County rescue center is raising funds to support her months-long recovery before she can return to the wild.
A volunteer swift water rescue team is crowdfunding for their own jet boat after years of relying on borrowed equipment that isn't always available when emergencies strike. The upgrade could cut response times from hours to minutes on dangerous river rescues.
Rachel Morris won Olympic gold twice for Britain, but her 17-year-old outdoor wheelchair is now held together with zip ties and duct tape. Friends launched a fundraiser to help the Farnham athlete stay active and continue inspiring young people with disabilities.
A small farming community rallied together to save their only indoor ice rink, raising more than $25,000 and securing upgraded equipment for years to come. The Linaria Arena now serves as a lifeline for hockey players and skaters across multiple rural towns.
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