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Scoop
15-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Brainy Beanies Exhibition Comes To Christchurch In Support Of Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Christchurch, May 2025 – In honour of Brain Tumour Awareness Month this May, Brain Tumour Support NZ is proud to present the Brainy Beanies Exhibition, making its Christchurch debut at the Pūmanawa Community Exhibition Space, 2 Worcester Boulevard. Running from 20–25 May, with a public launch on Monday 19 May at 6:00 PM, the exhibition features a stunning collection of more than 800 handcrafted beanies—all created and donated by generous crafters from across Aotearoa. Each beanie is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds directly supporting New Zealanders affected by brain tumours. Launched in Waikato in 2021, Brainy Beanies has grown into a powerful symbol of compassion, creativity, and community. The talented artists behind Brainy Beanies are everyday Kiwis with extraordinary hearts—individuals and knitting groups from all over New Zealand who pour love and care into every stitch. Each beanie is more than just a piece of clothing; it is a symbol of compassion, connection, and community support. Many of these crafters have a personal connection to brain tumours—they may have lost a loved one, supported a friend through their diagnosis, or even faced their own journey with a brain tumour. For them, creating these beanies is a deeply personal way to honour, remember, and give back. Others are dedicated makers who simply want to use their skills for good, contributing to a cause that brings warmth and hope to those in need. Every beanie carries the signature Brainy Beanie label, reminding wearers they are connected to a nationwide network of care. "This initiative is about more than fundraising—it's about connection," says Sarah Verran, Chief Executive of Brain Tumour Support NZ. 'Each beanie is created with love by someone who cares, and when you wear one, you become part of a bigger story—one of empathy, strength, and solidarity.' Visitors to the exhibition will be immersed in a vibrant display where every beanie tells its own raised will go toward Brain Tumour Support NZ's vital work, including the provision of Brain Box care packages for newly diagnosed patients and ongoing support services for individuals and whānau navigating the complexities of brain tumour diagnosis and treatment. Event Details: Brainy Beanies Exhibition Launch Pūmanawa Community Exhibition Space, 2 Worcester Boulevard Monday 19 May 6:00 – 7:30 PM- open to the public, all welcome Exhibition Open: 20–25 May Admission is free – all are welcome! This marks the first time Brainy Beanies comes to Christchurch, offering locals a chance to be part of this heartwarming movement. By attending, visitors don't just witness a celebration of craftsmanship and community—they become part of a cause that brings comfort, connection, and support to those facing the challenges of a brain tumour across New Zealand
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Joel Dommett woke up in an ambulance after FAINTING at mile 17 during the London Marathon hours after the exhausted star shared a look at his hectic pre-race schedule
Joel Dommett has revealed he woke up in an ambulance after fainting at mile 17 of the 2025 London Marathon on Sunday. The comedian, 39, took to Instagram with snaps of alongside paramedics just hours after sharing a glimpse of his hectic schedule ahead of the iconic 26.2 mile run. Joel revealed that despite the scare he was able to finish the race after being forced to wait a few hours under medical supervision for his pulse to return to normal. He wrote: 'Not the race I expected! I fainted at mile 17 - don't really remember much but I woke up in an ambulance! Thanks to Frankie and Barry for being amazing'. 'I really wanted to finish it. After a few hours my pulse was back and I got going again at a very different pace but really got to soak it all in. Proud of myself for finishing'. Joel shared shared a snap of himself with his medal as well as a cute snap of baby son Wilder, who's babygrow had to be updated after the star failed in his hopes of crossing the finish line in three hours. It comes after Joel had left supporters floored as he revealed his exhausting schedule and his journey to the finish line actually began 24-hours earlier when he set off from his house in South West London. He proceeded to travel to Leeds for a comedy show before driving two and a half hours to Cambridge for the night. Joel had a brief six and a half hours sleep - with the assumption that he slept straight away on arriving in Cambridge - before getting up again at 6:30am on Sunday and leaving his hotel at 6:45 to travel to Greenwich roundabout. His schedule, written out precisely on a white board and shared on Instagram, doesn't end there as he then undertook a half an hour warmup run as he made his way to the starting line ahead of the marathon. He explained he needed to stick to his three hour time in order for son baby Wilde to be able to get an afternoon nap in the car ride home. Once home, if all goes to plan, Joel then has an ice bath and a meal scheduled before being picked up at 4:45pm to head to filming. Joel captioned the eye-popping post: 'Swipe for some terrible planning and excellent carb loading.' The schedule was one of several pictures relating to the event, including a snap of Joel's running gear, which revealed that he is completing the marathon in aid of Brain Tumour Support. The comedian floored supporters on Saturday after revealing his exhausting schedule ahead of the London Marathon Fans and celebrity friends were quick to flood the post with supportive comments. Brain Tumour Support wrote: 'That is one bonkers schedule Joel, thank you so much for your support in wearing our best with pride as you take on your challenge. 'We are all cheering you on and will be tracking you from afar.' A fan wrote: 'For a person who has had major surgery this year to remove parts of her brain tumour thank you Joel behind you all the way!' Referencing Joel's aim of completing the marathon in under three hours, Ben Sheppard added: 'Go smash the hell out of it Joel. Sub 3 Baby!!!!' Meanwhile, fellow marathon runner Bryony Gordon said she would be keeping Joel's schedule in mind when she begins to complain on her own run. She joked: 'Lol i'm saving this for when i start complaining at mile 14.' This is not Joel's first London Marathon and he actually took on the challenge last year while dressed as a piranha. Fans and celebrity friends were quick to flood the post with supportive comments, with fellow marathon runner Bryony Gordon said she would be keeping Joel's schedule in mind when she begins to complain on her own run He told TCS London Marathon: 'It was definitely the hardest marathon I've done. 'Really had to dig deep. Lots of shouting to myself. 'It probably weighs, I reckon, probably about 8kg, something like that. 'The hard thing was it [the costume] was just banging against my head the entire time.' Joel took to Instagram ahead of this year's race to admit that he's glad he will not be weighed down by a costume again.
Irish Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Joel Dommett 'woke up in ambulance' after collapsing during London Marathon
Joel Dommett has shared a startling experience from his attempt at conquering the 2025 London Marathon, revealing he woke up in an ambulance after collapsing during the race. The comedian and Masked Singer host, aged 39, was among many participants taking to the streets of London for the iconic event. Before setting off, Joel had outlined an intense schedule: performing stand-up comedy in Leeds on Saturday evening before blazing back to London to tackle Sunday's marathon. His target was to complete the run in under three hours and reward himself with an ice-cold bath post-race. The television favourite even had plans to shoot for a project later on that very Sunday but had to press pause when things took a turn for the worse mid-run. Those tracking Joel's progress online were left puzzled when his updates ceased past the 15-mile mark. Joel later disclosed on Instagram that he lost consciousness around mile 17, leading to emergency intervention. Despite the scare, the resilient TV personality somehow soldiered on to finish the marathon, taking to Instagram to detail the harrowing ordeal. Posting on Instagram after eventually crossing the finish line, Joel recounted: "Not the race I expected! I fainted at mile 17 - don't really remember much but I woke up in an ambulance!", reports the Mirror. He expressed his gratitude saying: "Thanks to Frankie and Barry for being amazing. I really wanted to finish it. After a few hours my pulse was back and I got going again at a very different pace but really got to soak it all in. Proud of myself for finishing." Earlier on, images captured Joel receiving support from two mates as he powered through the Canary Wharf part of the marathon route. Additional pictures showed him visibly in discomfort post-finishing line. Joel completed the marathon with a time of 6 hours, 3 minutes and 27 seconds. Snaps reveal him beaming with a medal and a wide grin at the finish line but grimacing as he stepped away from the marathon excitement. Before hitting the pavement, Joel had called on supporters to contribute to his selected charity. On his fundraiser page, he penned: "I am challenging myself to run a sub 3 hour London Marathon this year before I reach 40 years old (eeeek! ). I'm doing it to raise vital funds and awareness of Brain Tumour Support." Elaborating on why he chose the charity, he added: "[Brain Tumour Support is] a charity close to our family's hearts after they supported my wife Hannah following her mum's brain tumour diagnosis. Anything you can donate will be so appreciated, thank you so much." In the lead-up to the event, Joel posted a snapshot alongside McFly's drummer Harry Judd, ready to face the challenge together. He captioned it: "HERE WE GOOOO! Pleasure to run with this dude @harryjudd." Following his announcement that he'd crossed the finish line, Joel received a deluge of supportive messages from fans. One supporter said: "Sorry your race didn't go to plan, hope you still make the schedule and get to your gig!". 'This Morning' frontman Ben Shephard dropped a line too: "What a challenge and awesome you got back up and finished! !" Meanwhile, telly favourite Nicky Chapman also left a note: "But you did it! ! Well done for finishing and now take it easy."
Daily Record
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Joel Dommett collapses during London Marathon and 'woke up in ambulance'
Joel Dommett has revealed that he collapsed and woke up inside an ambulance during his attempt to conquer the 2025 London Marathon today. The ITV Masked Singer presenter, 39, was among the thousands of athletes participating in the capital's esteemed annual event today. Before embarking on the race, Joel had outlined his ambitious schedule which entailed a stand-up show in Leeds on Saturday night, with intentions to dash back to London for the marathon the following morning. His goal was to finish the strenuous run in under three hours and then indulge in an ice bath afterwards. Joel's action packed agenda for the weekend also included filming a project on Sunday evening but his plans were derailed when disaster struck mid-marathon. Concerns were raised by fans tracking Joel's progress as they realised he hadn't updated his status beyond the 15-mile mark. The TV presenter later explained that not far past this point, which was just over halfway, he fainted and required urgent medical attention, recounting his ordeal on Instagram post-event, the Mirror reports. Despite the fainting spell, the Masked Singer host managed to impressively complete the marathon, despite passing out in the middle of it. Pushing himself to finish despite the odds, Joel shared on Instagram: "Not the race I expected! I fainted at mile 17 - don't really remember much but I woke up in an ambulance!" He expressed his gratitude, saying: "Thanks to Frankie and Barry for being amazing. I really wanted to finish it. After a few hours my pulse was back and I got going again at a very different pace but really got to soak it all in. Proud of myself for finishing." Earlier on, images captured Joel receiving support from two friends as he endured the challenging Canary Wharf segment of the marathon. Additional photos depicted him grimacing in pain after completing the race. Joel triumphantly finished the marathon with a time of 6 hours, 3 minutes and 27 seconds. He was photographed at the finish line holding his medal and beaming with joy, although he seemed to grimace as he departed from the marathon festivities. Before the event, Joel had encouraged his supporters to contribute to the charity he was running for. On his fundraising page, he penned: "I am challenging myself to run a sub 3 hour London Marathon this year before I reach 40 years old (eeeek! ). I'm doing it to raise vital funds and awareness of Brain Tumour Support." He elaborated on the significance of the charity, adding: "[Brain Tumour Support is] a charity close to our family's hearts after they supported my wife Hannah following her mum's brain tumour diagnosis. Anything you can donate will be so appreciated, thank you so much." In preparation for the marathon, Joel posted a snapshot alongside McFly drummer Harry Judd, both ready to take on the challenge. Accompanying the photo, the presenter exclaimed: "HERE WE GOOOO! Pleasure to run with this dude @harryjudd." Upon disclosing his accomplishment in finishing the race, Joel received an outpouring of encouragement from fans. A supporter posted: "Sorry your race didn't go to plan, hope you still make the schedule and get to your gig!" 'This Morning' presenter Ben Shephard remarked: "What a challenge and awesome you got back up and finished! !" Meanwhile, TV personality Nicky Chapman congratulated him, saying: "But you did it! ! Well done for finishing and now take it easy."
North Wales Chronicle
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Joel Dommett faints before making London Marathon finish line
Watt was kissed by his wife Georgia Toffolo during the 2025 race. The Masked Singer presenter Dommett, 39, who was running to raise money and awareness for Brain Tumour Support, Watt, Rigby, and the partner of former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson, were among thousands running in the heat on Sunday. A post shared by Georgia Toffolo (@georgiatoffolo) Dommett said the charity was 'close to our family's hearts after they supported my wife Hannah (Cooper) following her mum's brain tumour diagnosis'. The fundraiser for the charity has raised more than £3,500. He wrote on Instagram: 'Not the race I expected! I fainted at mile 17 – don't really remember much but I woke up in an ambulance! 'Thanks to Frankie and Barry for being amazing. I really wanted to finish it. After a few hours my pulse was back and I got going again at a very different pace but really got to soak it all in. Proud of myself for finishing.' This Morning presenter Ben Shephard praised his success, saying: 'What a challenge and awesome you got back up and finished!!' A post shared by Romesh Ranganathan (@romeshranga) Comedian and BBC Radio 2 presenter Romesh Ranganathan, who was raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, said he felt 'towards the end both my calves cramped up and I started to feel quite faint', and he was in 'a very dark place in the second half'. Ranganathan wrote on Instagram that his running partner James Cooper helped him finish and said £94,000 had been raised for the charity so far. A post shared by Joel Dommett (@joeldommett) Former Made In Chelsea star Toffolo, who has appeared on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Celebrity Hunted, wrote on Instagram that Watt told her his ankle was feeling 'terrible' during the race. She also shared a video of her embracing him with a kiss, while cheering him on from the sidelines as he ran for Pancreatic Cancer UK. His father died after being diagnosed with stage four cancer. A post shared by Kate Holderness (@kateholderness) Rigby wrote on Instagram she was raising money for the North London Hospice in 'memory' of her friend Laura, who died from ovarian cancer in June 2024. She has surpassed her £10,000 donations target on Just Giving, and raised more than £17,000. Radio presenter Adele Roberts, who was treated for bowel cancer, broke the record for the fastest aggregate time to complete all World Marathon Major races with a stoma (female), upon completing the London Marathon. A post shared by ZION Foster (@zionfoster) The 46-year-old former Dancing On Ice contestant said she was pinching herself, and 'can't quite believe it, it just feels so special, especially to finish all the six (marathon) majors – again an absolute privilege'. Nelson's partner Zion Foster ran for the helpline Twins Trust, raising more than £4,800 so far, as the couple deal with her going through a high-risk pregnancy condition. The 33-year-old singer watched from her hospital bed feeling 'emotional' at him doing the marathon. She wrote in an Instagram story: 'My heart feels so proud of you (Zion), you got this my angel.' A post shared by @jesynelson After he finished, she said that she 'honestly didn't think I could love you any more than I already do @zionfoster but you have made me and our babies the proudest' after Mr Foster trained for under four weeks. 'You have worked your absolute bum off to be able to cross that finish line today whilst raising money for an amazing cause @twinstrust and for our babies,' she added. 'Words will never be enough to let you know how proud I am of you. The most amazing human and daddy we love you baby.' Nelson previously said she had an successful operation, which 'cleared up' her 'pre-stage' twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), a condition that affects identical twins.
