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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Event in Fermanagh raises more than £3,000 for Cystic Fibrosis treatment
A charity event in Fermanagh has raised more than £3,000 for Cystic Fibrosis treatment. Taking place in Coa, the event marked the 30th anniversary of Hannah Harte and was organised by Brenda Farry. (Image: Supplied) The event, held on June 21, featured an all-day marathon, a social dance attended by the Country Cousins, and much more. In total, £3,109.14 was raised to benefit Cystic Fibrosis.
BBC News
3 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Drigg Young Farmers Great North Air Ambulance helicopter pull
Young farmers have raised more than £30,000 for an air ambulance charity by pulling a replica helicopter 77 miles (124km) through the members of the Drigg Young Farmers Club (YFC) in Cumbria took turns pulling an adapted car, which had been transformed into a model helicopter, from their village to the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) base in Langwathby at the chair Rosie Pratt said pushing and pulling the one tonne model up the hilly route had been "very tough for all of us".She said lots of members and their families had relied on the air ambulance in the past and they had been "overwhelmed" by support from the public on the route. The YFC completed their Welly the Heli challenge on 20 July, pulling the converted Suzuki Wagon R through Seascale, Gosforth, Beckermet and St. Bees and then further afield through Whitehaven, Workington, Cockermouth, Keswick and lined the streets, cheering them on and dropping donations into collection buckets as they passed Pratt, 21, said: "It was amazing the amount of support we were given."Some people had come out with juice, ice creams, cakes, and they were just doing everything they could to support us and help us along the way." Miss Pratt described the route as "very tricky"."There was a lot of hills, but it was always good when you got to a downhill and you got to ride it down."The support didn't stop, it was so overwhelming to see the amount of people."Community fundraiser at GNAAS Deborah Usher said they were "absolutely blown away by the incredible effort and determination"."The money they've raised will make a real difference in our community."Upon reaching the base they celebrated raising more than £30,000, which is enough to fund a full day of operations at the charity. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
RNZ News
7 hours ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23rd July 2025
In today's episode, the family of a man who was killed in a charity boxing event is backing a new recommendation from the coroner, that there needs to be strong legislation to prevent further deaths; A dairy analyst says New Zealanders will have to put up with high butter prices for the time being, until commodity prices and consumer demand subsides; New Zealand donors are fighting Givealittle for refunds after a fundraising page for people in need in Gaza was shut down over concerns around funding terrorist groups and money laundering.
RNZ News
7 hours ago
- Business
- RNZ News
NZ donors to Gaza fighting Givealittle after page shut down
money politics 25 minutes ago New Zealand donors are fighting Givealittle for refunds after a fundraising page for people in need in Gaza was shut down over concerns around funding terrorist groups and money laundering. Ciara spoke to Charlotte Cook.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
'Selfless' mum wants to live life to fullest after devastating diagnosis
A 'KIND hearted' and 'selfless' mum of a two-year-old is fundraising for essential costs to prolong her life after she was given a devastating cancer diagnosis. Zoë Handscomb-Edwards, 44, was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in March 2023, when she was 16 weeks pregnant with her first child, Penelope. The news came after she attended the doctors with what she thought was a pulled muscle in her leg. This was later diagnosed as an extremely rare PEComa. To donate to the GoFundMe, click here. The diagnosis followed an ultrasound and MRI, but she could not undergo any further scans due to her pregnancy. Zoë, who works for the RNLI and lives in Bournemouth, said: 'Hearing somebody say those words, it was like my world just dropped away. READ MORE: "That's what I say was the worst day of my life - when we just left the hospital and they had no information for us. All I knew was that I was going to be referred to the sarcoma clinic. "From then on, it was incredible. Every single bit of NHS support that I've had from that point has been absolutely first class". Zoë and Rob's daughter, Penelope, has now turned two years old (Image: Zoë Handscomb-Edwards) Shortly after giving birth to her daughter in July 2023, Zoë underwent a PET scan where she was told she had six months to two years to live due to the cancer spreading to her lungs, hip, neck and lower back. Despite the odds and a stage four diagnosis, two years later, Zoë is living her life to the fullest with an admirably positive attitude, supported by family and friends and in particular, her husband, Rob. Zoë said: 'I don't know how much time I've got. Everything could change in 10 days or I could have 10 years - they don't know. "I just put one foot in front of the other and I've got this amazing support around me. "This whole thing has made me realise how resilient I am and how people can be." She has also stepped out of her comfort zone by sharing her story publicly on her Instagram page, hoping to support others in similar positions. She particularly wants to help those with the same, ultra-rare diagnosis and raise awareness of the help available to those living with cancer. Zoë said: 'Macmillan has been amazing and - there's so much support out there and there's so many incredible people, and I think when you first get diagnosed, it's so overwhelming and you don't get told all these things. Zoë continues to be positive (Image: Zoë Handscomb-Edwards) "You have so many questions about what this means and who am I going to be, what does my life look like and how long is my life going to be? You need support from people who can help you navigate that." Rob has now set up a GoFundMe page on behalf of Zoë, to raise essential funds for drugs, therapies and treatment to ensure she does not go without the expensive care needed over the upcoming months and years. In particular, Zoë wishes to raise money to help her create memories with her family, making the most of every moment. Rob said: 'Zoë is so much more than her diagnosis. She is the most loving, kind-hearted, and selfless person I know. Even before her diagnosis, Zoë was always the first to offer help to anyone in need. 'Whether it was supporting friends through tough times, volunteering in the community or simply offering a listening ear, Zoë's generosity and compassion have touched so many lives. "Now, it's our turn to rally around her.'
