Running for Hope: How the 2023 Great North Run Raised £7,337.00 to Fight Brain Tumours
Newcastle Magazine -
In a world frequently clouded by difficulties and unpredictability, it is truly inspiring to observe the remarkable strength that arises from shared compassion and unwavering resolve.
The 2023 Great North Run, a hallmark event in the realm of long-distance running, brought together 11 remarkable individuals who demonstrated the true...
Top Athletes Unite for Mental Health Awareness During World Suicide Prevention Month
Sara Janiszewska -
Athletes from various sporting backgrounds have united with a common purpose: to promote awareness and support for individuals facing mental health challenges.
This month (Sept) is World Suicide Prevention Month and North East based charity If U Care Share, is using the event to help promote the need for people...
Collaborative Efforts: North East Fire Service and Universities Promote Student Fire Safety
Newcastle Magazine -
A North East Fire and Rescue service has collaborated with local universities in the region to raise awareness among students about the hazards associated with fires in student housing.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have teamed up with Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland Universities to reduce call outs...
Free Heart Checks on Wheels: Newcastle’s ‘Your Heart Matters Bus’ Offers Lifesaving Screenings
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September 2023 – Cardiologists from Freeman Hospital and UK initiative, Valve for Life, will be offering FREE heart checks on a heart bus in an attempt to find people who could be unaware that they have heart valve disease.
In the UK as many as one in 10...
Aspire Technology Solutions' team members displayed their unwavering commitment by taking part in the Great North Run, all in the spirit of supporting local charitable organizations.
This past weekend, the dedicated team members of Gateshead-based Aspire Technology Solutions donned their running shoes and participated in the iconic Great North Run,...
The People's Kitchen Newcastle, a charitable organization dedicated to serving meals to homeless and vulnerable individuals every single day of the year, is preparing for an upcoming and exhilarating fundraising event.
A team of compassionate volunteers, friends, and supporters will be participating in this year's Great North Run, a half-marathon spanning...
This week the all-new ‘Cheviot Round’ has been launched. It is a 52-mile ultra-route which climbs 8,500 feet passing through the heart of the Cheviot Hills.
This is a self-led challenge route for both walkers and fell runners.
Interested parties download a digital copy of the route (a .gpx file) which...
On the occasion of International Day of Charity, Northern Lights is proud to declare its commitment to backing Urban Green Newcastle, in addition to our ongoing efforts to bolster Newcastle Hospitals Charity and the Children’s Heart Unit Fund through various charitable initiatives.
Northern Lights, the Christmas light trail that debuts...
Newcastle Property Manager Joins Great North Run to Support Disabled Children’s Miracle Fund
Sara Janiszewska -
A property manager from Newcastle is participating in the Great North Run to generate donations for the disabled children of his friend of over two decades, whom he befriended during their time as students at Newcastle University.
Manuel Pena, 41, will be running with Juan Igartuburu, 48, who now lives...
Teenagers with a heart for charity, who managed to raise £1,000 in support of their community, have been honoured and recognized for their selfless contribution.
Last year, a cadet group from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) decided they wanted to do more for charities in the region.
The...