Tag: Fundraising
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Volunteer Clubs Relax Commitments to Rebuild Membership
Leaning into Flexibility to Keep Communities Connected Volunteer organizations across Australia and beyond are rethinking how people participate. Faced with declining membership, clubs from Rotary to local service groups are relaxing commitments and offering more flexible ways to contribute. The goal is not to water down purpose but to meet today’s rhythms—busy work schedules, family…
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Behind the Scenes at a VIP Gala: Insider Insights and Highlights
Introduction: A Night Behind the Velvet Rope On a weekend marked by high-stakes headlines, a different kind of spectacle unfolded inside a premier venue. A VIP gala drew leaders, philanthropists, industry pioneers, and global icons for a night focused on celebration, connection, and fundraising. This article pulls back the curtain to reveal what happens behind…
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Inside the War Child UK Charity Album at Abbey Road
Behind the Scenes at Abbey Road: A Charity Album for War Child UK In a sunlit corner of Abbey Road Studios, late last year, a whispered energy filled the air as artists, producers, and engineers gathered for a project that blends compassion with music. The War Child UK charity album, conceived to support vulnerable children…
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Canadian ultrarunner Pablo Espinosa Shares Cancer Diagnosis
Overview Quebec-based ultrarunner Pablo Espinosa has publicly disclosed that he has been diagnosed with cancer following a medical emergency earlier this month. The 46-year-old, originally from Argentina, has become a respected figure in the endurance running scene for pushing physical and mental limits. His announcement has drawn attention from athletes, supporters, and health advocates as…
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Eric Dane Drops Out of ALS Event Appearance Hours Before
Last‑Minute Cancellation Signals Realities of ALS Actor Eric Dane backed out of a scheduled appearance at an ALS charity event on Saturday, Jan. 24, minutes before he was set to take the stage. Organizers confirmed that the decision was made “due to the physical realities of ALS” and that Dane did not feel well enough…
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How Games Done Quick Turns Charity Speedrunning Into a Spotlight for Indie Games
Charity Meets Code: The GDQ Effect on Indie Games Games Done Quick (GDQ) is known for marathon sessions that raise funds for worthy causes like the Prevent Cancer Foundation and Doctors Without Borders. But beyond the giant streams and high-profile speedruns, GDQ has quietly become a platform that shines a light on indie games that…
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How Games Done Quick Turns Charity into a Spotlight for Indie Games
Charity, Community, and a Stage for Indies Games Done Quick (GDQ) is more than a high-energy charity speedrunning marathon. Held twice a year, the event blends fundraising for important causes with a unique platform for indie game developers to show their work to a global audience. As donors tune in to watch speedruns of popular…
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Charity Speedrunning Boosts Indie Games at GDQ Events
How GDQ Became a Stage for Indie Games Games Done Quick (GDQ), the biannual charity event beloved by speedrunning fans, has evolved beyond a marathon of fast reflexes and high-score records. While the charity backbone remains intact—raising money for causes like the Prevent Cancer Foundation and Doctors Without Borders—GDQ has become an influential platform for…
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Roughlee Woman Raffles Home to Fund German Cancer Treatment for Oligodendroglioma Patient
Roughlee Woman Raffles Home to Fund German Cancer Treatment In a bid to access potentially life-changing treatment, Claire Nutter, a 48-year-old resident of Roughlee, has decided to raffle her home to raise funds for German cancer therapy. Claire was diagnosed with oligodendroglioma, a slow-growing brain tumour, in 2023. The decision to raffle her home comes…
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Roughlee Woman Raffles Home to Fund German Cancer Treatment
Raffles home to fund life-saving treatment A small community is rallying behind Claire Nutter, a 48-year-old from Roughlee, who has taken an extraordinary step to fight a slow‑growing brain cancer. Diagnosed with oligodendroglioma in 2023, Claire has chosen to raffle her home to raise funds for a German cancer treatment that she believes offers a…