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TV star Maya Jama proved that true generosity goes far beyond game show victories. After narrowly missing the prize on Celebrity Traitors, she matched the winning fund from her own pocket to support vulnerable children.
A 36-year-old dad ran 26.2 miles in a full-body inflatable chicken costume, setting a world record while raising over £2,200 for vulnerable children. Sebastian Burley completed the London Marathon in just over four hours despite scorching heat and breathing challenges inside the giant costume.
The Princess of Wales donated a rose bearing her name to a prison mother and baby unit, fulfilling a promise made during her visit last year. The gift supports her fundraising efforts for cancer charity while bringing beauty to a therapeutic space where incarcerated mothers raise their children.