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Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
2 days ago

Louie Belpedio scores Hershey Bears' 2026 Teddy Bear Toss goal, unleashing thousands of flying stuffed animals onto the ice at Giant Center

Louie Belpedio scored Hershey Bears' Teddy Bear Toss goal, prompting thousands of stuffed animals to be thrown onto the Giant Center ice for charity.
National Hockey League
fromSun Sentinel
4 days ago

Florida Panthers enlist stars for unique cancer fundraiser, showing it off at Winter Classic

The Florida Panthers unveiled celebrity-painted panther sculptures to auction, aiming to raise $1 million for cancer research.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

How to watch Awesome Games Done Quick 2026

Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) 2026 runs January 4–10 with weeklong 24/7 speedruns raising funds for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
#journalism
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

The Mercury's Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for December 29-January 4

Portland offers holiday light displays, charity fundraisers, notable comedy performances, New Year's Eve concerts, and wellness activities to ring in 2026.
Non-profit organizations
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

More than 500 sit-down dinners and 5,000 meals delivered - Knights of St Columbanus mark 101 years of feeding those in need at Christmas

Knights of St Columbanus provided a free three-course Christmas meal with entertainment, toys, and over 5,000 takeaway meals, supported by more than 200 volunteers.
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Over 500 sit-down dinners and 5,000 delivered meals - charity marks 101 years feeding those in need at Christmas

Knights of St Columbanus Christmas event served about 500 sit-down meals and over 5,000 takeaways, providing food, entertainment, and companionship through 200+ volunteers.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

'Giving Garland': Mother and son donate hand-me-down holiday decorations

Whether it's an ornament at the bottom of the box, or a nutcracker collecting dust in the attic, hand-me-down decorations can find a new home thanks to one local high school student and his mom. Grant Benedum and his mom, Christine, created a mission called, 'Giving Garland,' earlier this year. They have partnered with Norwood-Fontbonne Academy and Our Mother of Consolation Catholic Church in Chestnut Hill to collect decorations from students, parishioners, and their families.
Fundraising
Books
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Dickens museum depicts Victorian era Christmas

A Christmas Carol revived Victorian Christmas traditions and promoted charity, and Dickens' former London home now serves as the Dickens Museum commemorating that legacy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Best of: Angela Rayner, Nicola Sturgeon, Catherine Ashton and Andy Burnham podcast

You can listen to the full episode with Angela Rayner here You can listen to the full episode with Nicola Sturgeon here You can listen to the full episode with Catherine Ashton here You can listen to the full episode with Andy Burnham here
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Government housing policy is so much about the numbers': Rory Guinness of the Iveagh Trust on providing homes with a human element

"Life is a bit like sitting on a sofa," says Rory Guinness, chair of the Iveagh Trust. He's joking - riffing off the Friends-style photo we've arranged, that has him and his daughter, Aoife, seated alongside Iveagh Trust tenant Leonie Crowley, and employees including John Barrett and Martin O'Keeffe.
Real estate
Fundraising
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes

Donate to Child's Play or the EFF, register by emailing receipt and contact details by January 2, 2026, to enter the sweepstakes.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'We thought we were millionaires when we got a doll and a pram' - older people reveal their childhood Christmas memories and an 'apple and orange' in their stocking

Older attendees at a Friends of the Elderly Christmas party shared memories of childhood gifts and people they miss.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Joely Richardson looks back: Natasha's death was life-changing. She was a figurehead to me'

I remember this as a happy day, but my eyes tell a different story. They look a little mistrustful. In my arms is my brother Carlo we have different fathers; his is Italian actor Franco Nero. That day was Carlo's christening, and it was obvious from my hand position that I'm not used to standing like that. Someone's gone: Put your arms out! We're taking a picture of you holding the baby! The whole thing looks awkward.
Film
#child-poverty
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London crowned UK's kindest city at Christmas, study finds

London is the kindest UK city at Christmas; charitable giving, volunteering, and random acts of kindness peak in December.
#shohei-ohtani
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago

Barcelona summer signing admits he is happy at the club - "I'm starting to feel at home" | Barca Universal

Marcus Rashford's loan to Barcelona has been productive (six goals, 11 assists), and Barcelona may seek to sign him permanently despite inconsistent performances.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
3 weeks ago

First team stars present for AC Milan's traditional youth sector Christmas party - photos

AC Milan held a Youth Sector Christmas Party at San Siro uniting men's, women's, and youth teams for charity collections, activities, and youth development celebration.
Television
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Deirdre Reynolds: When it comes to Christmas gifts, I'm with Roy Keane - they are only for kids

End Christmas commercialisation; prioritize gifts for children; adults forgo gifts; support charitable acts for sick children like toy donations.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Pope Francis's Camera Sells for $7.5M

Pope Francis's personalized Leica M-A film camera sold at auction for over $7 million, with proceeds designated for charity.
National Football League
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Chris Perkins: Dolphins players reveal their 'why' in 'My Cause, My Cleats' campaign

Miami Dolphins players are participating in the NFL's 'My Cause, My Cleats' campaign, wearing cleats to raise awareness and funds for various nonprofits.
SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Classic Kitsch Game Show Hollywood Squares' Roars On Stage This Weekend as San Francisco Squares'

A drag-queen-stacked, warped reboot of a tic-tac-toe TV game show will be staged November 29 at the Great Star Theater as a charity fundraiser.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Games Done Quick's Back to Black event returns in February

Games Done Quick has wrapped up its 2025 events, but a new year of speedrunning for charity is on the horizon. The organization released the schedule for Back to Black 2026 on Tuesday. You can watch the action from February 5 to 8. As its name suggests, the event celebrates the Black community through the joy of gaming. Organized by Black in a Flash, the event will showcase all-Black speed runs of titles ranging from popular to obscure.
Video games
Fundraising
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Make-A-Wish requests for content creators have more than doubled in the past decade

Make-A-Wish wish requests to meet online content creators have more than doubled, now comprising 32% of entertainment-related wishes.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I'm Uber-mum now - it's mental': Karen Koster on home life with husband John, Xpose and why she stepped back from full-time TV work

Karen Koster stepped back from broadcasting to prioritize family life, manage hectic parenting logistics, cope with her mother's death, and support a cherished charity.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Tributes pour in for Wexford couple who died hours apart in different hospitals - 'There's comfort in knowing they are together'

Pat and Bridget Braham, longtime Gorey community volunteers, died on the same day and are remembered for extensive charity work, church involvement, and devoted marriage.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Rob Gronkowski fulfills late friend Susan Hurley's wish by officially retiring as a Patriot

"Let's do it!" Gronkowski said enthusiastically. "What's the signing bonus?"
National Football League
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Black Ops 7 Day-One DLC Announced, Supports Military Veterans

As I was about to return fire, something hit me," Green said. "Later [I learned] it was the blast, the RPG. When I was in the hospital, I decided to look down. That's when I realized that my left arm, my dominant arm, was shorter.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

EA Announces $12 Veteran's Day Pack For Battlefield 6, But Proceeds Won't Be Donated

EA has announced a $12 Lead The Way DLC pack to honor Veterans Day in Battlefield 6 and Redsec, designed in collaboration with the National Ranger Association. However, eagle-eyed players have noted fine print in the bundle image that specifies: "no portion of the Lead The Way pack sales is donated." The DLC pack is named for the "Rangers Lead The Way" slogan and rallying cry, and EA says the pack was created in collaboration with the National Ranger Association to "ensure authenticity."
Video games
#mlb
World news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Commonwealth Fair celebrates centenary in Kensington & Chelsea

Community and Commonwealth cultures united in a centenary fair featuring foods, fashion, performances, and charitable support for girls' education in Sierra Leone.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'A truly great soul has passed' - President and Tanaiste among mourners at funeral of Sister Stan

"testimony to the legacy of this powerhouse of good who swept into so many lives"
Miscellaneous
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'A truly great soul has passed' - President and Taoiseach among mourners at funeral of Sister Stan

Sister Stan's charity and social justice organisations will continue, embodying her legacy of service, compassion, and determined advocacy for the needy.
Beer
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Concord brewery to offer free beer to veterans on Tuesday

Epidemic Ales releases the DD-214 Unfiltered IPA annually on Veterans Day, brewed with veteran-chosen hops and donating proceeds to a veterans' charity.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

U.K. soccer star David Beckham knighted by King Charles

This is without doubt my proudest moment, Beckham, 50, said. I've been very obviously lucky in my career to have won what I've won and done what I've done, but to receive an honor like this, of a knight, is beyond anything that I ever thought that I would receive. He wore a gray suit made by his wife, Lady Victoria Posh Spice Beckham, who accompanied him Tuesday. Beckham, who was a star midfielder for Manchester United where he won the Premier League six times
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
Media industry
Television
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London social club screen the Celebrity Traitors finale: How to watch on the big screen

The Celebrity Traitors finale invites fans to a live screening with costumes, cocktails, mini games; remaining Traitors determine charity payouts.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

David Beckham will receive knighthood today

Beckham represented England 115 times, and was captain for 59 games. Only two players have played for England more. He won six Premier Leagues with Manchester United after coming through their academy. Beckham later played for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan before his retirement in 2013. He is currently the president and co-owner of MLS side Inter Miami, where he helped to sign Lionel Messi, and he is a part-owner of Salford City who play in League Two.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Sarah Mac Donald: Sister Stan was a driving force for societal change who lived an extraordinary life

Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, who set up the charity Focus Ireland in 1985, died on Monday morning
Miscellaneous
#philanthropy
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Get Schedule I And 14 Games For $20 In This Movember Charity Bundle

Movember Game 'Stache Charity Bundle offers 14 PC games as Steam keys for $20, with proceeds donated to charity.
California
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Sunday Links: SF Sheriff's Deputy Arrested for Domestic Battery, But Not Charged

Incidents include an arrest for alleged domestic battery, a murder confession, familicide, celebrity fundraising, cold-case DNA ID, cost-of-living delays, and a $12.5M Telegraph Hill sale.
Fashion & style
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

October Thrift Sale: Vintage Finds + $5 Deals (SF)

Thrift clothing sale offering shoes, bags, accessories, vintage and altered pieces; 25% of proceeds donated locally; October 5, 11am–7pm.
Music
fromConsequence
3 months ago

Foo Fighters Release Are Playing Where ??? Vol. 1 Live Album Exclusively on Bandcamp

Foo Fighters released a surprise live album on Bandcamp Friday, offering pay-what-you-want downloads with proceeds aiding local food-insecurity charities.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

'Dancing with the Stars' favorites spin their way to 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune'

Dancing with the Stars personalities Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli compete on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune to raise money for charities.
#tony-hawk
#ryder-cup
fromLondon On The Inside
3 months ago

"You Will Never Taste an Egg Like My Egg!": How Fekky Went From Hood 2 Farm

You know how it is. You got your phone, I've filmed it and gone, 'Look at the state of this garden. I'm going to sort this garden out'
London music
#alex-ovechkin
fromRMNB
3 months ago
Washington Capitals

New Alex Ovechkin cereal released called 'Ovi's Great Crunch'

fromRMNB
4 months ago
New York Rangers

Middletown, Maryland farm honors Alex Ovechkin for breaking the NHL goals record with the GOAT of corn mazes

fromRMNB
4 months ago
Fundraising

Alex Ovechkin on the charitable work he has done during his career: 'Everyone who has success and fame should do charity work'

fromRMNB
3 months ago
Washington Capitals

New Alex Ovechkin cereal released called 'Ovi's Great Crunch'

fromRMNB
4 months ago
New York Rangers

Middletown, Maryland farm honors Alex Ovechkin for breaking the NHL goals record with the GOAT of corn mazes

fromRMNB
4 months ago
Fundraising

Alex Ovechkin on the charitable work he has done during his career: 'Everyone who has success and fame should do charity work'

Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'I'm waiting for hidden cameras to pop out and tell us it's all a big joke' - Mayo family collect their 17m lotto jackpot

A family won the third-highest lotto jackpot in Irish history after buying an online ticket for the August 27 draw and claimed the prize anonymously.
Television
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

The Emmys Tried a Controversial New Approach This Year. I Kind of Loved It.

Nate Bargatze enforced a 45-second limit at the Emmys, pledging $100,000 to Boys & Girls Club and deducting $1,000 per second over.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Prince Harry's charm' offensive shows work-shy' William how to be royal: expert

Prince Harry's upbeat public engagements, charity donation, and possible reconciliation with King Charles eclipsed Prince William's return and shifted public perceptions.
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

Snag 17 Lego Games For Only $15, Including Skywalker Saga And Batman Trilogy

Humble has brought back one of the most popular game bundles from last year as part of its Best of Humble Bundle series. From now until September 24, you can get 17 Lego video games for only $15. Many of the biggest franchises from Traveller's Tales extensive catalog of licensed games are included in the lineup: Star Wars, Batman, Marvel, Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, Jurassic World, and more.
Video games
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Duchess of Kent dies at 92; cousin to Queen Elizabeth II brought human touch' to royal role

The Duchess of Kent, Katharine Worsley, died at 92; renowned for music teaching, founding Future Talent, consoling Wimbledon players, and converting to Catholicism.
New York Giants
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 months ago

C4 Energy Drops Saquon Barkley Day Merch and Bundles | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

C4 Energy launches limited-edition Saquon Barkley merch and discounted bundles, donating all $26 tee proceeds to The Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation.
fromRolling Stone
4 months ago

As He Stays Above Rap Drama, Gunna's 5K in Brooklyn Felt Like a Literal Victory Lap

If you've lived in New York long enough, you become inured to the very idea of randomness. No day is complete without a subway encounter between two loudly aggressive strangers that would be frightening if you hadn't seen thousands of identical standoffs across generations. However, even having earned those bulletproof layers over many years, there's a level of randomness that - even in New York, even to a New Yorker -will occasionally beg the question, "What the fuck, why?!"
Music
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Fauja Singh obituary

Fauja Singh, a British Sikh nicknamed the Turbaned Tornado, became the first centenarian marathon finisher and ran for charity and spiritual service.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Olympian Eve McMahon urge public to support hospice coffee morning fundraisers this month

Hosting or simply attending coffee mornings in your home, local GAA club, workplace or community hall can have a massive impact when one considers the number of people who embrace the fundraiser annually,
Fundraising
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Sarah Parish and James Murray look back: I remember thinking, what a shame he's so rude he's nice-looking'

Sarah Parish and James Murray founded Imagine This to support the mental wellbeing of ill children after losing their infant and were awarded MBEs for their work.
National Hockey League
fromEyes On Isles
4 months ago

Matt Martin Hockey Academy wraps up another special week for NY Islanders fans

Matt Martin's annual hockey academy has become a Long Island summer fixture, providing skill development, community engagement and charity support while featuring current and former Islanders.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Photos: 'Gronk Playground' opens on the Esplanade

Gronkowski opened Gronk Playground, inspired by his childhood, to benefit Boston families and children. It features play structures honoring local landmarks.
fromFuncheap
4 months ago

Bark & Meow: Free Pet Adoptions + Street Fair (Berkeley)

Join Berkeley Humane and 25+ local shelters and rescue groups for California's largest same-day pet adopt-a-thon, featuring over 200 adoptable pets like puppies, kittens, adult dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds.
Pets
US politics
fromUSA TODAY
4 months ago

People gave him money for the poor. He spent a fortune on luxuries for himself

Keith Taylor pleads guilty to embezzling over $2.5 million from charity meant for poor families, misusing funds for personal luxury.
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Mets legend David Wright continues a tradition of honoring New York's heroes at Battle of the Badges' baseball game | amNewYork

Wright mentioned, 'The biggest compliment, honor that I can receive is when the true heroes of the community come up to me and want to shake my hand.'
New York Mets
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Juan Soto's shuffle bat tops best from MLB Players' Weekend

MLB Players' Weekend features themes of off-field interests, charitable causes, and appreciation, culminating in a Little League Classic event.
fromBrooklynVegan
4 months ago

Modern Baseball raising money for Palestine Children's Relief Fund with new Bandcamp sale

Modern Baseball is donating all digital sales from their catalog on Bandcamp to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund on Friday, 8/15. Everything is 'pay what you want.'
Music
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Navy SEAL almost killed in firefight with al Qaeda recalls physical and emotional tolls before grueling Hudson River swim

"It's a tough swim, it's a real gut check - we have to rescue people every year," Redman, 50, who will complete the event for the third time, told The Post. "Even Michael Phelps couldn't swim against that current."
Fundraising
Chelsea
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
4 months ago

Chelsea show class with huge donation to family of late Liverpool star Diogo Jota & brother Andre Silva

Chelsea is donating a portion of their bonus fund to support the family of late Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Warren Buffett's Wealth Grew More After Turning 65 | Entrepreneur

According to Pew Research, about one in five Americans works past the traditional retirement age, and Warren Buffett illustrates the financial benefits of continuing to work later in life.
Retirement
London food
fromTime Out London
4 months ago

Londoners can nab some fancy Downton Abbey gear at a London auction next month

Bonhams is hosting a farewell exhibition and auction of Downton Abbey props and costumes from August 18 to September 16.
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

This Celebrity Chef Helped Paul Newman Start His Philanthropic Food Brand - Tasting Table

The end result of Newman's salad dressing experiments was a hit. Stewart included Newman's salad dressing in a blind taste-testing lineup, and the actor's recipe won all the accolades from participants.
Food & drink
Television
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

'RHONJ' Returns? Reunion Photos Fuel Comeback Rumors-But Who's Missing?

Several stars from Real Housewives of New Jersey reunited for a charity event while notable absentees raised questions about ongoing feuds.
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Sharon Osbourne Blasts "Ridiculous" Report Farewell Black Sabbath Show Raised $190 Million for Charity

I'm really happy that we are talking, because one of the things that's frightening me is all this false press about [how] we've made $140 million and all of this, and I'm like, 'God, I wish we could have, for one gig,' it's just ridiculous, the different stories. I went on the internet the next morning and it was like, $140 million, $160 million. And I'm like, 'Where does this stuff come from?' And people like Billboard have printed it.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

MP mistakes charity rowers for 'illegal migrants'

Independent MP Rupert Lowe mistakenly identified a charity rowing crew as illegal migrants when he tweeted about a boat near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe mistakes charity rowers for illegal migrants'

Rupert Lowe mistakenly accused a charity rowing team of being illegal migrants after spotting their boat off the Norfolk coast.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 months ago

Dolores Catania leads Bravolebrities in 'Battle 4 Brooklyn' charity softball game at Maimonides Park * Brooklyn Paper

Celebrity charity softball game raises awareness for breast cancer and funds for Maimonides Breast Center.
Music
fromConsequence
5 months ago

Tributes Left at Ozzy's Memorial to Be Scattered at His Grave in Birmingham

Thousands of tributes for Ozzy Osbourne will be preserved and flowers scattered at his grave.
fromFuncheap
5 months ago

Soulful Sufi-Folk-Pop Night (Oakland)

The live performance features a fusion of Sufi, folk, and pop music, showcasing a blend of South Asian cultural heritage through diverse artists from the region.
Music
Video games
fromEngadget
5 months ago

Banned Steam game VILE: Exhumed is back as a free shareware title

Half of the game's donated profits will support a Toronto charity for victims fleeing violence.
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

Vile: Exhumed, Banned from Steam, Is Now A Free Game

Vile: Exhumed, a psychological horror game, is now a free download due to Steam's ban on certain adult content, with proceeds benefiting charity.
Wine
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
5 months ago

Prisoner Wine Co. Unveils 2022 'Corrections' Series at The Met - Food & Beverage Magazine

The Prisoner Wine Company releases the 2022 Corrections wine series to address mass incarceration, featuring art by Jesse Krimes during his exhibition at The Met.
Fundraising
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

As Beer Stores shut their doors, who will take your empties? | CBC News

Beer Store closures in Ontario offer opportunities for charities to collect empties and support their programs.
SF food
fromFuncheap
5 months ago

"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Weekly neighborhood trash pick-up offers discounts at local restaurants and bars for participants.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Nigel Farage accused of spreading unevidenced fears' about asylum seekers

Nigel Farage has faced backlash for comments linking asylum seekers to crime and spreading unfounded fears about their presence in the UK.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Josh Kraft reportedly declines to release full tax returns, shares summary instead

Josh Kraft earned $6.3 million last year, reported giving $269,000 to charity, and projected to pay $2,570,000 in federal and state income tax.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

'We ask you keep Gena in your hearts' - Family of Mayo charity worker kidnapped in Haiti say situation is 'deeply worrying'

"The situation is evolving and deeply worrying. We are working closely with NPFS in Haiti and Ireland, the Irish Government, and international partners who are doing everything possible to ensure the safe and immediate release of Gena and her colleagues."
Fundraising
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