Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about charity fundraising, curated daily by BrightWire.
What started in a Phoenix backyard has become a global car culture movement that's raised over $1 million for disaster victims. Cody Walker's FuelFest brings together 600 cars and thousands of fans while funding relief teams that respond to earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfires.
A 99-year-old woman just became the world's oldest wing-walker after being strapped to the top of a plane flying 1,000 meters above England. Despite arthritis and a bad knee, Helga Duffy spent over five minutes soaring through the sky and raised $2,000 for charity.
A stunning Cotswolds mansion worth £4 million is up for grabs in a prize draw that's already guaranteed £1 million to help thousands of cats find homes and care. The funding will build a brand new cat centre and expand vital services across the UK.
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.
Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield completed seven ultramarathons in seven days, raising over £13 million for motor neurone disease research in honor of his late friend Rob Burrow. The emotional finale at Old Trafford brought together royalty, sports icons, and a community united by hope.
Rugby legend Sir Kevin Sinfield completed seven ultramarathons in seven days, honoring his late teammate Rob Burrow and raising over £13 million for motor neurone disease research. The emotional finale at Manchester's Old Trafford brought together royalty, sports stars, and thousands who've rallied behind the MND community since 2020.
A football charity event in Singapore just broke its own fundraising record, bringing in $1.28 million for youth and community programs. The money will support six organizations helping vulnerable communities across the city-state.
A homeless man who played Bohemian Rhapsody on a church piano became an internet sensation overnight. Two years later, Rhys Wynne-Jones has a home, performs with British celebrities, and has raised over $50,000 for homeless charities.
A man nicknamed "Vroom Old Man" rode his motorcycle over 200,000 miles in 12 months to raise money for a disease affecting his wife's family. He broke four world records and raised $150,000 for Myotonic Dystrophy research along the way.
A tiny Scottish island community center facing a lawsuit has received over 11,000 donations from supporters worldwide. The outpouring shows how people rally behind small charities doing big work.
A fitness team from Guernsey placed third in a global company challenge and donated their €10,000 prize to a local charity supporting families affected by motor neurone disease. Half the office participated, turning everyday activities into life-changing support for their community.
A 22-year-old English cricketer just ran 100 kilometers in full cricket whites to set a world record and raised nearly $8,000 for cancer research. Sam Bodoano completed the grueling 14-hour journey from London's Lord's Cricket Ground to his local club, then bowled the first ball to his dad.