Tag: Fundraising
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AGAT Foundation: Raising Money and Awareness for Cancer Care
Overview: A Foundation Rooted in Community Service Raising money and awareness for cancer care is at the core of the AGAT Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AGAT Laboratories. For 45 years, AGAT Laboratories has delivered analytical laboratory testing and data-driven solutions across a wide range of sectors, from environmental consulting to life sciences. The Foundation…
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MND fundraiser: Wexford student raises €4k with sea swim
Wexford student takes on a challenging sea swim to support MND care A brave fundraising effort by a Wexford student has captured the attention of his community and highlighted the ongoing need for supportive services for people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Tommy Kehoe, a Junior Certificate student, completed a demanding swim from the…
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Turning a Cup of Tea into a Life-Changing Conversation: Tetley and BCNA’s Uncomfortable Cup Campaign
Turning a Cup of Tea into a Life-Changing Conversation In Australia, breast cancer remains a defining health challenge, with 58 people diagnosed daily and more than 21,000 new cases expected in 2025. Yet, many conversations about symptoms, screening, and support remain uncomfortable or avoided. A new national campaign from tea brand Tetley, in partnership with…
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Cornwall’s Second National Daily Dip: A Swim for Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness
Second National Daily Dip Day Raises NEC Awareness in Cornwall In a spirited show of community support, Cornwall welcomed swimmers for the second National Daily Dip 4 Dave Day, a daily-swim challenge that has grown into a nationwide movement to raise awareness and funds for neuroendocrine cancer (NEC). The event was sparked by Ruth Hitchcock,…
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Second National Daily Dip Day Raises Awareness for Neuroendocrine Cancer
Second National Daily Dip Day Draws Crowds to Gyllyngvase Beach A coastal challenge is turning heads in Cornwall as the second National Daily Dip 4 Dave Day brought swimmers, supporters, and a growing wave of awareness to Gyllyngvase Beach. Ruth Hitchcock, who has been swimming daily since 9 October 2023, invited locals and visitors to…
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Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Swim: Second National Daily Dip Day
Second National Daily Dip 4 Dave Day kicks off in Cornwall In Cornwall, a remarkable charity challenge is gaining momentum for a second year running. Ruth Hitchcock, who began a 1,000-day swimming mission on 9 October 2023, invited the public to join her for the second National Daily Dip 4 Dave Day on Gyllyngvase Beach.…
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Dylan Completes Mayo Café Breakfast Challenge for Breast Cancer Ireland
Big Breakfast Challenge Raises Money for a Great Cause A Mayo café’s ambitious breakfast challenge wrapped up in a show of community spirit and charity. Gourmet Genie in Bohola hosted a high-stakes fundraiser this October, inviting participants to tackle a colossal breakfast feast with all proceeds going to Breast Cancer Ireland. The event combined culinary…
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Tarantadong Kalbo Rushed to Hospital After Transient Ischemic Attack: What We Know
Overview: Tarantadong Kalbo’s Health Update Filipino illustrator Tarantadong Kalbo, whose real name is Kevin Eric Raymundo, was reportedly “urgently rushed” to a hospital on October 5 and diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Posts on his social media pages, including a message titled “Tumindig Para Kay TK,” indicate that he is currently receiving critical…
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30K for Special Kids: BFIRM’s Charity Golf Day Raises Over $30,000 for Very Special Kids
BFIRM Charity Golf Day Surpasses $30,000 for Very Special Kids In Cranbourne, BFIRM Personal Training proved that fitness and philanthropy can go hand in hand. The studio’s annual Charity Golf Day drew together local businesses, corporate sponsors, clients, and community members for a day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and generous giving. The event raised more…
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Diaphragmatic Endometriosis: Limerick Woman Seeks Surgery
Rare diagnosis shines a light on a misunderstood condition Lisa-Claire Walsh, a 29-year-old from Pallaskenry, Ireland, has spent nearly a decade chasing answers for persistent neck and shoulder pain that started in 2015. After years of scans and consultations with orthopaedic surgeons and neurologists, her symptoms remained unexplained and increasingly debilitating. It wasn’t until she…