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BBC News
6 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Wolverhampton samosa-selling fundraiser in 24-hour bike challenge
A man, who sells samosas to help raise money for the fight against dementia, will try to pedal for 24 hours on an exercise bike in his latest fundraising Singh Kang, from Wolverhampton, has raised more than £260,000 for Dementia UK through sponsored walks, marathons and selling samosas on matchdays at Wolves' ground. Mr Kang, who completed his fifth London Marathon in April, will take to the static bike on 29 challenges have included completing a 48-hour walk without sleep around Molineux in September last year and walking 195 miles from Wolves' stadium to Newcastle with his son Jeevan in four-and-a-half days. Writing on a JustGiving page, Mr Kang said there had been more than six years of fundraising and support from "you wonderful people". After appealing for help for the charity, he added: "Helping the families and friends of those that care for patients, as well as the patients themselves, is at the core of the work the dedicated Admiral Nurses do. "Every hospital, care home or individual should have access to specialist nurses in this field."His statement said he would "ride a static bike for 24 hours without stopping", adding: "Not even for a second."Mr Kang was honoured at the Pride of Britain Awards in October last year. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
ITV News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Pride of Britain Awards 2025: Nominations now open to vote for your unsung Midlands heroes
Today is the national launch of the Pride of Britain (POB) Awards. The awards recognise everyday people and celebrate the bravery and brilliance of those who display true grit and determination to work tirelessly to support charities. While celebrities attend one of the biggest events in the showbiz calendar, it is the real people who are the stars of the show. Each year, two fantastic fundraisers get to represent our region at an awards ceremony in London, and are even in with a chance of winning the overall ITV Regional Fundraiser of the Year award. Last year, the West Midlands winner was Manny Singh Kang from Wolverhampton. He was named as our "Regional Fundraiser of the Year" in September, and topped that by being named the overall "Fundraiser of the Year" at the star-studded event in London in October. He won the overall award after taking part in extreme fundraising challenges to raise money for Dementia UK. The East Midlands winner was Agnes Nisbett from Leicester, who pioneered the Born Whilst Sleeping programme to support grieving couples. This included creating a special room at the Leicester Royal Infirmary where mothers who'd lost a baby could grieve in private. Who can be nominated? Full terms and conditions apply; please click here to view these. To make a nomination, please click here to go to the Pride of Britain website.
