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BBC News
a day ago
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Charity duck racer proposes 'quackers' name-change
A rubber duck racer has promised to legally change his name to something "quackers" if his event manages to hit its charity fundraising Caldwell is co-organiser of the Brinscall duck race in Lancashire and wants to raise money for Derian House Children's in order to spur them on, if the racers hit their £3,000 target Mr Caldwell has pledged to legally change his name to Daniel "Rubber Duck" Caldwell by Deed was dared by fellow organiser Curtis Lunt who last year got himself a rubber duck tattoo after the village's first ever duck race netted £1,500. On that day the community gathered to watch 722 ducks race down Brinscall Goit, raising £2,100 in the process."I couldn't let the duck tattoo go by without some revenge," said Curtis."It's even funnier because Dan will have to have it on his passport and driving licence, and he's due to get married in 2027. I'd love to hear 'Daniel Rubber Duck' read out at the altar." The pair came up with the idea for a duck race after holding one with their daughters and realising that it would be a great idea to widen out and raise money for year they have chosen the Chorley-based Derian House, which cares for babies, children and their families."It is a local charity and when we went for a tour there, it was incredibly humbling."It's such an amazing place and it's all about making precious memories." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Bury woman completes ‘emotional' challenge in memory of late daughter
A Bury woman has raised thousands of pounds after undertaking an "emotional" challenge while dressed as a fairy in memory of her late daughter. Sharon Williams, 54, from Walmersley, raised more than £3,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice which provided respite care for her daughter Dana Carroll, eight, after she was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, osteosarcoma, and died in 2004. She dressed as a fairy to walk eight miles from the Sun Dial pub in Walmersley through Holcombe to Peel Tower and back again, taking five hours and 27 minutes. She was joined by friends and family members, along with Sundial pub landlord Scott Leach and his girlfriend Gemma, and colleagues from Clark Craft in Ramsbottom. Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts. Sharon said: 'I got quite emotional and burst into tears when we got to the top of Holcombe Hill and did a balloon release for Dana. 'When we got back to the Sundial, we were greeted with confetti cannons and Scott made everyone a big potato hash supper. 'It was a lovely community effort and I'm so pleased by everyone's generosity. 'I think I want to make it an annual event now, to do something quirky in Dana's memory every year.' Sharon's fairy costume idea was a nod to Dana's strong belief in the imaginary creatures, which helped her through her gruelling cancer treatments. READ NEXT: Kids football team taking on tough challenge for heartwarming cause READ NEXT: Magical Santa Special railway event steaming back into town She said: 'Dana believed wholly in fairies and it was this that got her through so much. 'She definitely, totally believed they were with her and helping her through everything. 'She used to write letters to them, which I intercepted and used to write back. Dana's idol was Tinkerbell. 'So much so one of her teachers used to call her my little Tink. Fairies played a massive part through her treatment.' Sharon credited the team at the hospice for supporting her family through a "horrendous nightmare". She said: 'Derian House was our family's rock. 'They provide so much in the way of palliative care, respite, counselling sessions, play days and swimming, but most importantly for me, they were a shoulder to cry on and an ear for listening. 'It was an extremely difficult time for the whole family but I can honestly say that I would not be where I am today without the backbone of Derian House, my friends and of course, my family.'
