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Food Company Donates to Men's Mental Health Charity
Acts of KindnessMay 11

Food Company Donates to Men's Mental Health Charity

A UK food distributor is turning every batter purchase into hope for men struggling with mental health. For two weeks, T.Quality is giving 50p from each sale to Andy's Man Club, a charity preventing male suicide.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Limerick Woman Wins €20K for Mental Health Charity
Community HeroesApr 14

Limerick Woman Wins €20K for Mental Health Charity

Leona O'Callaghan founded The Haven Hub in 2019 to provide free mental health support, and her grassroots work just earned national recognition. She's one of four people across Ireland named an AXA Community Hero, winning €20,000 for her charity.

Google News - Community Hero2 min read
Son Honors Late Mom With Mental Health Charity in Liberia
Acts of KindnessMay 20

Son Honors Late Mom With Mental Health Charity in Liberia

A Liberian man turned grief into giving by founding a charity in his mother's name, delivering food and supplies to 23 women battling mental illness during Mental Health Awareness Month. His donations help fight the stigma these patients face daily.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Brooks Koepka Donates $5M to Children's Health Charities
Acts of KindnessFeb 25

Brooks Koepka Donates $5M to Children's Health Charities

Golf star Brooks Koepka is spreading $5 million across charities helping kids and families in need. The donation includes $1 million to Jack Nicklaus' children's health foundation and support for 10 other worthy causes.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Charity Donates $30K for Baby Health Monitor in Penticton
Acts of KindnessJun 6

Charity Donates $30K for Baby Health Monitor in Penticton

A children's charity just gave $30,000 to help pregnant moms and newborns in British Columbia get better care. The gift will buy an advanced fetal monitor for Penticton Regional Hospital's Women and Children's Center.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Philanthropist Gives £1M to UK Bone Health Charity
Acts of KindnessMar 2

Philanthropist Gives £1M to UK Bone Health Charity

Global investor Dale W. Wood just made his second record-breaking charity donation in weeks, this time giving £1 million to help beat osteoporosis across the UK. The gift to the Royal Osteoporosis Society will fund AI tools and early diagnosis programs to prevent thousands of avoidable fractures.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Nigeria's First Lady Calls for Global Health Investment
Health & WellnessApr 9

Nigeria's First Lady Calls for Global Health Investment

Senator Oluremi Tinubu is rallying nations to invest in science-backed health systems and collaborative solutions. Her World Health Day message champions the One Health approach that connects human, animal, and environmental wellbeing.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Newton Abbot Charity Gets £1.5K to Prevent Young Deaths
Acts of KindnessApr 6

Newton Abbot Charity Gets £1.5K to Prevent Young Deaths

A Devon charity dedicated to preventing sudden deaths in young people just received £1,500 to expand their lifesaving work. Jay's Aim will use the donation from Barratt Homes to continue educating communities about cardiac health. ##

Google: charity donation2 min read
Glasgow Charity Raises £1.2M for 12 UK Health Organizations
Acts of KindnessSep 5

Glasgow Charity Raises £1.2M for 12 UK Health Organizations

The Emmie Smillie Charity Foundation just donated £1.2 million to a dozen UK charities supporting cancer patients and children's healthcare. Football legends including Sir Alex Ferguson and Alan Shearer helped raise the massive sum through charity events this past year.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Coach Hosts 24-Hour Livestream for Mental Health Charity
Acts of KindnessApr 16

Coach Hosts 24-Hour Livestream for Mental Health Charity

A Twickenham coach who recovered from burnout is hosting a 24-hour livestream featuring wellness experts to raise funds for Mind during Mental Health Awareness Week. The event builds on her 2024 stream that raised £2,000 and nearly doubles the time commitment.

Google News - Mental Health Success2 min read
Charity Sells 17,000 Rescued Roses for 25p a Bunch
Acts of KindnessAug 27

Charity Sells 17,000 Rescued Roses for 25p a Bunch

A flower rescue charity in England just received its biggest donation ever: 17,000 white roses that would have been thrown away. They're selling them for 25 pence each, turning waste into hundreds of pounds for mental health groups and cancer charities.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Mental Health First Aid Grant Guide Helps Communities Expand
Health & WellnessMay 28

Mental Health First Aid Grant Guide Helps Communities Expand

A new comprehensive guide shows organizations how to secure funding for Mental Health First Aid programs, making mental health education more accessible to communities nationwide. The step-by-step resource covers everything from finding grants to writing winning applications.

Google News - Mental Health Success3 min read
Nigerian builds health charity from Canada, helps girls back home
Acts of KindnessFeb 7

Nigerian builds health charity from Canada, helps girls back home

A public health expert who left Nigeria for better opportunities in Canada is using her success to give back, running a foundation that provides menstrual health education to girls across Nigeria. Her story shows how immigrants can bridge two worlds.

Punch Nigeria2 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
Swindon Crematorium Raises £165K for Charity in 12 Years
Acts of KindnessMay 27

Swindon Crematorium Raises £165K for Charity in 12 Years

A crematorium in Swindon has turned metal recycling from cremations into £165,000 for local charities over 12 years. With family consent, recovered metals become donations that help mental health groups, children's services, and community gardens across the region.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Brazil Launches Digital Health Hub for 5,000+ Municipalities
InnovationJul 21

Brazil Launches Digital Health Hub for 5,000+ Municipalities

Brazil just unveiled a groundbreaking digital platform that puts scientific research, health data, and policy tools in one place for thousands of local health officials. The new Observatory on Health Policies will help cities make better healthcare decisions backed by real evidence.

Google News - Brazil Innovation3 min read
100+ Groups Push WHO to Treat Gun Violence as Health Crisis
Community HeroesMar 4

100+ Groups Push WHO to Treat Gun Violence as Health Crisis

A global coalition of over 100 organizations from 40 countries is calling on the World Health Organization to treat gun violence as a preventable public health emergency, not just a criminal justice issue. The movement, inspired by survivors like South African activist who lived 40 years with a gunshot disability, aims to save lives through the same public health approach that reduced tobacco deaths worldwide.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Brooks Koepka Gives $5M to Charity in PGA Tour Return
Acts of KindnessFeb 26

Brooks Koepka Gives $5M to Charity in PGA Tour Return

Golf star Brooks Koepka is fulfilling his $5 million charity pledge as part of his return to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf. The money is going to causes that range from children's health to accelerating ALS research.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Yale's Health Innovation Hub Scales Solutions Globally
InnovationFeb 5

Yale's Health Innovation Hub Scales Solutions Globally

Yale School of Public Health is turning medical research into real-world solutions that work at scale. Through its new Future of Health Innovation Hub, students and faculty are launching startups that have already reached 30 countries and helped millions access better healthcare.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
Africa CDC and UNFPA Unite to Transform Women's Health
Health & WellnessFeb 13

Africa CDC and UNFPA Unite to Transform Women's Health

Two major health organizations just joined forces to revolutionize healthcare access for millions of African women and adolescents. The partnership will bring life-saving innovations, better health products, and data-driven solutions to communities across the continent.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read

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