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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Charity football match to honour beloved couple
Footballers will take to the pitch in Bury St Edmunds this month to honour the memory of a much-loved couple and raise funds for local hospices. The charity match, taking place at the British Sugar Sports and Social Club, is held in tribute to Gary and Mollie Sharpe. It will raise money for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) and St Nicholas Hospice Care. Mrs Sharpe died from pancreatic cancer in September 2019. Mollie Sharpe passed away in 2019 (Image: Supplied) Mr Sharpe, her husband, passed away in May 2022. Their daughter, Heather Mortimer, who helps organise the annual event, said her mother had a close connection to St Nicholas Hospice Care, where she volunteered. She said: 'It's a local charity that meant so much to my mum. "Before she died, when mum knew her cancer was terminal, she insisted she didn't want flowers at her funeral. "Instead, she asked people to donate to EACH. "That's how strongly she felt, and raising funds is our way of honouring her wishes.' This year's match will be held on Sunday, August 17, kicking off at 11.30am. A team of family and friends will play against Bury and District Sunday League side Risby Greens. Gary Sharpe passed away in 2022 (Image: Supplied) The event will also feature tombola games, a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses, face-painting, a bouncy castle, and a sweet stall. Heather added: 'The main objective is to raise funds, but it's also important to see everyone having a laugh and enjoying themselves. "Family and fun are two of the most important things in life, and hopefully our match is a celebration of that.' Players will compete for the Sharpie's Cup. In addition, the family also hosts an 80s and 90s disco, 'Mollie's Legacy of Hope', each autumn. This year's event takes place at Morton Hall Community Centre on October 25.
The Hill
21-07-2025
- Health
- The Hill
Lawmakers re-introduce bill to repeal Hyde Amendment
The Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act would repeal the Hyde Amendment, which since 1976 has barred federal funding from being used to pay for abortions except in rare circumstances like rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger. Aside from Medicaid, the ban also means federal employees and their dependents, military service members, Native Americans and Indigenous people, Peace Corps volunteers, immigrants, people in federal prisons, and low-income residents of Washington, D.C. are all prohibited from having insurance cover abortions. As of 2024, more than 5 million women aged 15 to 49 who are enrolled in Medicaid live in States where abortion is legal but not covered by the program except in Hyde-allowable circumstances. 'With Trump and Republicans advancing a cruel, coordinated assault on our bodily autonomy—gutting Medicaid, defunding Planned Parenthood, and decimating access to care—we must meet use every tool available to protect and expand reproductive healthcare,' Pressley said in a statement. 'By repealing the racist and discriminatory Hyde Amendment, which has denied necessary care for vulnerable communities for nearly half a century, our bill would help ensure everyone in America can get the reproductive healthcare they need, regardless of income, insurance, or zip code.' The bill would also prevent the federal government from prohibiting or restricting coverage of abortion care by private health insurance companies, including those participating in the ObamaCare insurance exchanges. The legislation was previously introduced in 2023, a year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and ruled there is no constitutional right to an abortion. Democrats leaned almost exclusively into abortion during the 2024 campaign. The latest reintroduction, on top of other congressional reproductive health bills, shows Democrats aren't going to let the issue go, though the message has been diversified.
Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I drove 3 hours to buy Ed Sheeran's pants in a charity shop for £20 – I found a red hair but trolls say I ‘need therapy'
Social media users described Lola's behaviour as "weird" and thought it was "rotten" that you could buy Ed's pants SHEER-ING IS CARING I drove 3 hours to buy Ed Sheeran's pants in a charity shop for £20 – I found a red hair but trolls say I 'need therapy' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has revealed that she drove three hours to a charity shop to find clothes previously owned and worn by Ed Sheeran. Just days ago, news hit the headlines that the Thinking Out Loud singer had donated numerous items, including Ipswich Town merchandise, boxers and a bathmat, to a charity shop ahead of his homecoming gigs. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A woman has revealed that she drove three hours to Suffolk, desperate to get her hands on a pair of Ed Sheeran's pants Credit: TikTok/@lola_amuah 3 Lola Amuah paid £20 for the boxers and also got a pair of the singer's socks too Credit: TikTok/@lola_amuah 3 And this isn't the first time Ed Sheeran has donated his belongings to charity Credit: PA And Lola Amuah, a mother and bargain hunter from the UK, who 'seeks treasure in people's trash', was desperate to get her hands on some of Ed's pre-loved items. The Ed Sheeran superfan headed to East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) in Framlingham, Suffolk, in search of the 361 items that had been donated. Posting on social media, upon arriving at the charity shop, Lola gave her followers a close-up look at the rails of items and beamed: 'I drove three hours for Ed Sheeran's pants.' As she picked up a black pair of his undies, which were being flogged for £20, Lola gasped: 'There's a red hair on it, d'you reckon it's his hair?' Lola even spotted T-shirts, shoelaces and socks owned by the singer, as she explained: 'I don't know what to get, there's so much choice.' The savvy saver proceeded to sniff a pair of Ed's socks, as she stressed: 'I've gotta get these.' Lola then headed to the till, thrilled with her haul of goodies, as she told fans: 'You get a certificate of authentication with them…My life is made.' Scott Campbell, EACH e-commerce manager, said: "With Ed-mania sweeping through Suffolk, this is a perfect opportunity to maximise funds and raise as much as possible for our charity, while also getting in the spirit and having fun at the same time." Not only can Ed's fans buy his items from the charity shop in Suffolk, but they will even find items he has donated on the charity's online eBay page. Scott Campbell claimed it is going to be "fascinating" to see how much the items sell for, as he recognised: "Once again, Ed has come up trumps with an incredible, eye-catching assortment of clothing and items - from boxer shorts and bongo drums to jeans and jewellery. I spotted a gorgeous LBD in a charity shop for a fiver - when I Googled it I realised I'd bagged a £375 designer frock "Hopefully the momentum, interest and bidding will rumble on throughout the summer - with every pound raised making a difference and helping us continue our vital work supporting families and caring for children across East Anglia." And this isn't the first time Ed has donated his items to charity - he previously donated donated 450 items to the charity in 2022, which raised £30,000. My life is made Lola Amuah Also, when he became an ambassador for the charity in 2014, the musician raised £7,500 after donating 21 items, including a camouflage hoodie and pair of Adidas trainers. Genie Woodcock, retail central support manager, beamed: "What better time or place to snap us one of Ed's donations than in his hometown of Framlingham. "We're seizing the moment, and [are] excited to see what happens when these items go on sale." Top charity shop tips for bagging a bargain Ross Dutton has been a manager for Crisis's charity shops for four years and currently runs the charity's Finsbury Park shop in London. Choose your area - As a rule of thumb, the posher the area, the better quality the clothes that are donated. Don't hang around - If you see something you like, buy it, as it'll likely be gone when you come back Look out for cut-off labels - Some of your favourite high street stores will have deals with local charity shops to donate stock that isn't sold during their own sales. Often part of the deal is that they need to cut the labels off the clothes. Stay at home - While some charities have their own site, like Oxfam and Crisis. many also sell from dedicated eBay stores, such as British Heart Foundation and Scope. You won't get the range of bargains that you would get in a physical store, but if you're looking for something specific it may be worth checking online too. Social media users react But Lola's TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @lola_amuah, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 126,400 views. Social media users were gobsmacked by Lola's clip - but while some thought she needed 'therapy' for smelling his socks, others described buying Ed's previously owned pants as 'rotten.' Stalker behaviour TikTok user One person said: 'If you are serious then you need therapy. Why on earth would you want someone's used undies? Think about this. You are an adult.' Another added: 'As much as I love Ed Sheeran, I don't think I could buy his pants.' A third commented: 'That's f*****g rotten.' Meanwhile, someone else described Lola's actions as 'such weird behaviour,' whilst another agreed and wrote: 'Stalker behaviour.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I drove three hours to a charity shop and my life is now complete'
A woman who drove for three hours just to visit a charity shop in Suffolk said it was well worth the long trip after she managed to snap up a number of unusual items A woman who travelled for three hours to a charity shop claims her life is now complete after she snapped up a bizarre item she'd had her eyes on for a considerable amount of time. Thrifting aficionado, Lola Amuah took to TikTok afterwards to showcase her purchase. Jumping for joy and holding the item aloft, she declared: "It's actually Ed's! I drove three hours for this. The things we do. My life is made." Lola and her pal then headed to a clothes rail in which a series of boxer shorts could be seen hanging. "There's actually some red hair on it, do you think that's his hair?" she asked as she unveiled the item's hefty £20 price tag. Of course, these weren't any old boxer shorts belonging to a random man named Ed - for they previously belonged to Ed Sheeran. The shop in questions boasts a number of items that previously belonged to - and were donated by - the singer himself in a range aptly named gift-Ed. "Oh my gosh," Lola exclaimed as she browsed a selection of t-shirts once belonging to the superstar. She also spotted socks and a hot water bottle donated by the Shape of You singer, as she admitted: "I just don't know what to get, there's so much choice." Sniffing 34-year-old Ed's socks seemed to make up her mind, however, as she continued: "I've got to get these." After he friend eyed up one of Ed's old glasses cases on sale for £10, Lola picked up a pair boxer shorts and headed to the till. "You get a certificate of authenticity with them," she praised, as she also picked out another of Ed's glasses cases - this time by luxury fashion brand Armani - retailing at an impressive £10 too. Writing in response, one TikTok user quipped: "As much as I love Ed Sheeran I don't think I could buy his pants. But you do you girl." A second joked: "I thought I was odd, turns out - not really!" Whilst a third asked: "Why would you actually want these?" Lola took to the comments section too, meanwhile, revealing that the shop in question is a branch of the East Anglia Children's Hospice (EACH), based in Framlingham, in Ed's native Suffolk. Earlier this year, e-commerce manager Scott Campbell wrote on the charity's website: "We'll be drip-feeding these for sale throughout the year, which means the final total, based on the average selling price so far, could reach around £45,000. "It's been a huge effort by our team to manage the auctions, especially over the festive period, and something very fun and exciting to be involved in." Ed is a long-time supporter of EACH and he met staff and families at The Treehouse, in Ipswich, after becoming an Ambassador in 2014.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ed Sheeran donates boxers and bathmat ahead of Portman Road gigs
Musician Ed Sheeran has donated items including Ipswich Town merchandise, boxer shorts and a bathmat to a charity ahead of a series of homecoming gigs. The 361 items were donated to East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) in Framlingham, Suffolk - Sheeran is one of its grown up in the county, the superstar is set to play three gigs at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich on 11, 12 and 13 July. Scott Campbell, EACH e-commerce manager, said: "With Ed-mania sweeping through Suffolk, this is a perfect opportunity to maximise funds and raise as much as possible for our charity, while also getting in the spirit and having fun at the same time." From 6 July, fans of the musician will have the opportunity to buy items he has donated - including vests, jeans, scarves, a bed set, bowtie and earphones - from the charity's online eBay page. In the charity's shop in Framlingham, items including shoelaces, mugs, cushions and a hot water bottle cover will be available to purchase. The goods were delivered by a member of Sheeran's team. Mr Campbell says it is going to be "fascinating" to see how much the items sell for. "Once again, Ed has come up trumps with an incredible, eye-catching assortment of clothing and items - from boxer shorts and bongo drums to jeans and jewellery."Hopefully the momentum, interest and bidding will rumble on throughout the summer - with every pound raised making a difference and helping us continue our vital work supporting families and caring for children across East Anglia." Sheeran has previously donated items to the charity, including in 2022 when he donated 450 items which raised £30,000. When he became an ambassador for the charity in 2014, he raised £7,500 after donating 21 items including a camouflage hoodie and pair of Adidas trainers. Genie Woodcock, retail central support manager, said: "What better time or place to snap us one of Ed's donations than in his hometown of Framlingham."We're seizing the moment, and [are] excited to see what happens when these items go on sale." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
