Warwick children’s charity receives $10k grant from MDRT Foundation
Molly Ollys children’s charity is delighted to have received a $10,000 (circa. £8,300) grant from the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation. The MDRT Foundation gives to charitable organisations worldwide, demonstrating the generosity, service and impact of MDRT members. It is a global, independent association of the world’s leading life insurance and financial services professionals. Molly […]
Champion boxer puts his weight behind race day fundraiser
More than 3,000 visitors came along to the Family Fiver Day at Warwick Racecourse during the Friday of half term (Friday 24th Feb), helping to raise more than £1K for local charities. The racecourse teamed up with Morrisons Leamington Community Champion, Alex Pearson and four Warwickshire charities to organise a fun-filled day of free activities […]
The sky’s no limit for daring Warwickshire fundraiser
A kind-hearted Nuneaton fundraiser took to the skies for an adrenaline-fuelled challenge in honour of a brave Rugby woman who is dying from cancer. Stephen Pratt, from Whitestone, raised more than £800 after performing a daring loop the loop in a glider on Saturday in aid of Arden Angels, founded by Tracie Mills. Tracie, 52, and her […]
Cancer survivor has raised more than £250k for local hospitals
Two-time cancer survivor Sue Cressman who was also nearly paralysed after breaking her neck, appreciates more than most the vital service her local hospitals provide. The 63-year-old, who underwent a mastectomy ten years ago, has been continuing to give back by donating £250k worth of life-saving medical equipment to local hospitals. At just 32 years […]
New event celebrates inspirational business leaders ahead of International Women’s Day
The current national Business Woman of the Year – and British Masters Swimming champion – from south Warwickshire, has got behind a brand new event celebrating inspirational female achievers across the Midlands. Suzanne Linton, co-founder of Freestyle digital innovation agency in Ashorne, is sponsoring a limited number of free tickets to the new Ladies First […]
Feed The Hungry appeal for public to support Emergency Disaster Relief plan following earthquakes
A Coventry charity is appealing for the public to get behind their emergency appeal to support disaster relief efforts following last week’s double earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Feed The Hungry is collecting aid donations ahead of planned shipments to the earthquake zones in the coming days. The death toll has reached more than 41,000 […]
Cue the entertainment for charitable cause. . .
A Warwick restaurant is racking up two great nights of entertainment in aid of a local children’s charity. The good sports at Warwick Spice, in Smith Street, are hoping to pocket plenty of money for Molly Ollys which supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. An Evening With Steve Davis OBE, will offer visitors […]
Coventry City FC gives hero’s welcome to fundraising great-grandad
A great-grandad who raised more than £10k for a Warwick charity on a year-round fundraising challenge, was given a special surprise courtesy of Coventry City Football Club. Sky Blues fan Tony Cunningham caught the notice of the Championship side after walking more than ten miles a day around Coventry Memorial Park throughout 2022 for a […]
‘Help us give our sons a shot at snooker success’
A Warwick restaurateur is appealing for sponsors to delve into their ‘pockets’ and help give both his sons the best ‘shot’ at realising their sporting dreams. Hosoun Miah, who has run Warwick Spice Indian restaurant in Smith Street for 23 years, is looking to raise £50,000 to help fund costly snooker academy training for his […]
Finalists announced for fifth inspirational women awards
INSPIRATIONAL achievers from Coventry and Warwickshire have been named among the finalists in the fifth Ladies First Network Business and Inspirational Women Awards. Entrants have been selected from nearly 300 nominations by a panel of judges from across the UK. The finalists will now be invited to an independent judging day at Metropolis in Coventry […]