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A charity working to unite Israelis and Palestinians just raised a record-breaking £6.7 million, nearly double last year's total. The funds support groups defending democracy, protecting communities from violence, and building partnerships across conflict lines.
Six Manila-area neighborhoods received life-saving medicines through a government charity program this week. The donations will help residents who can't afford prescriptions access the healthcare they need.
Crime novelist Ian Rankin channels up to 30% of his income to help families with disabled children and other causes. His generosity springs from raising a son with severe disabilities and witnessing other families struggle.
A Welsh couple's single banana tree grew into a wild tropical garden where their son now gives friends "danger tours" of exotic plants. What started as a hobby has become a community gathering space that raises money for charity.
NFL star Russell Wilson and singer Ciara just donated $5.5 million through their foundation to help children access healthcare, meals, and safe spaces to learn and play. Their Why Not You Foundation has now opened three youth centers and funded programs from New York hospitals to Mexican clinics.
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office delivered wheelchairs to residents of Caloocan City's 2nd District, continuing its mission to support vulnerable communities. The donation ceremony highlighted how lottery proceeds directly fund mobility assistance for Filipinos who need it most.
A Dutch social network company just donated £55,000 to feed thousands of York schoolchildren breakfast for the next three years. The gift will fuel hungry students at two schools while proving that free breakfast gets better results than free lunch.
Municipal clerks in Chautauqua County turned their monthly meeting into a fundraiser that helped two local charities. A simple basket raffle at their August gathering raised $400 for animal rescue and youth services.
Helga Duffy just became the world's oldest wing-walker at 99, strapped to the top of a plane despite her arthritis and bad knee. She raised $2,000 for charity and says her motto is simple: never say you can't do something until you try.
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A mystery donor left rare banknotes at a Scottish charity shop, thinking they were giving away old currency. The collection sold for over $114,000 to fund heart disease research.
An anonymous donor left rare banknotes at a Scottish charity shop that sold for over $114,000. The auction house even waived its fees so more money could fund life-saving heart disease research.
After losing her mom to ovarian cancer, a Hong Kong rugby player turned grief into action. She and her teammates now run a charity making early cancer screening accessible to everyone.