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BBC News
6 hours ago
London

Premier League stadium run brings hope to young footballers

Charity founder plans to run to every Premier League stadium in England to raise funds for young African footballers [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London

Charity faces questions over Clapham chemical attack suspect's funeral

Muslim Burial Fund raised money under false name for chemical attack suspect's funeral.
Controversy arose over granting an Islamic burial to a Christian convert with a criminal background. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
London

London Marathon: Group to run in 10-person bus costume

Jackie Scully will take on the London Marathon in a 10-person bus costume to commemorate 10 years post-chemotherapy.
The group aims to raise £100,000 for charities including Breast Cancer Now and will be dressed as everyday heroes. [ more ]
www.times-series.co.uk
6 days ago
London

Head teacher does a runner' for her deaf pupils

Rachel Kelly raised funds for National Deaf Children's Society by running the London Marathon, supported by her school community. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
6 days ago
Running

'My sister fell pregnant while battling brain cancer'

Running marathon for Brain Tumour Research inspired by sister's battle with glioblastoma. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Running

Glorious day': London Marathon organisers hail 2024 event as records fall

The London Marathon had a record-breaking event with the women's-only world record broken and the highest charity funds raised in history. [ more ]
BBC News
1 week ago
Running

London Marathon: 'People love my costume - animals are confused'

Fancy dress adds challenges to marathon training but can bring joy and raise funds for charity. [ more ]
BBC News
2 weeks ago
Running

Luton London Marathon entrants raising cash for cancer charity

Running club raises funds for charity and promotes community health and well-being. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Running

London Marathon director urges protesters not to disrupt event

The London Marathon aims to bring people together and promote coexistence amidst global tensions. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Running

'Hardest Geezer' who ran length of Africa reveals next challenge is London Marathon

Russell Cook raised over 944,000 for charity by running the equivalent of 360 marathons. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 weeks ago
Running

All of the famous faces running in the 2024 London Marathon

Celebrities and elite athletes are gearing up to run the London Marathon in 2024 for various charities. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Running

Hardest Geezer': British Runner Russ Cook Finishes Running Full Length Of Africa, Raises 690k For Charity

British runner Russ Cook completed a 10,100-mile run through Africa, facing challenges like armed robberies and illnesses, raising nearly $700,000 for charity.
Controversy arose as the World Runners Association disputed Cook's claim to be the first to run the full length of Africa, citing previous records by other runners. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Running

British man becomes first person to run the length of Africa

Running 9,940 miles across 16 countries in Africa, Russ Cook completed an epic journey, facing challenges like robbery and health scares.
Cook raised over 600,000 for charity and achieved the remarkable feat of running from the southern to northern tip of Africa. [ more ]
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2 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco heart sculptures celebrate their 20-year milestone

Hearts sculptures in San Francisco reflect local culture and raise funds for charity.
The heart sculptures have raised $38 million for San Francisco General Hospital. [ more ]
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