Twelve Marathons in Twelve Months: A Tribute to Loved Ones Lost to Pancreatic Cancer Wednesday, December 3, 2025 marathon cancer pancreatic fundraising tribute grief awareness research running pancreaticcancer sport Peter Dunlop, a dedicated runner from Taunton, is about to finish an extraordinary challenge: completing twelve marathons in twelve consecutive months across Europe and the UK. This grueling effort honors the memory of his … Read More
Odd Socks and Big Smiles Kick Off Anti-Bullying Week at Radstock School Saturday, November 22, 2025 antibullying oddsocks inclusion respect empathy schools campaign pshe diversity awareness At St Mary’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Writhlington, Radstock, students stepped out in style—and difference—by wearing mismatched socks to launch Anti-Bullying Week on Monday, November 10. This … Read More
‘Christmas mad’ couple’s legacy drives vital brain tumour awareness and research campaign Friday, November 21, 2025 brain glioblastoma research cancer funding awareness charity christmas campaign legacy Mandy Calaz, from Devizes, Wiltshire, is passionately championing brain tumour research following the tragic loss of her husband, Mark, to a glioblastoma—a devastating brain tumour that claims thousands of lives annually. … Read More
Cheddar Woman Undertakes 100km Colombian Jungle Trek in Memory of Her Brothers Friday, November 21, 2025 cheddar suicide mentalhealth charity fundraising psychology resilience colombia trekking awareness Sophie Burrows, a 23-year-old from Cheddar, is about to embark on a challenging 100km trek deep into the Colombian jungle, a heartfelt mission to raise funds and awareness in memory of her two brothers who tragically took … Read More
Inside the Heartfelt Campaign That Brought People Closer to Man’s Best Friend Monday, November 17, 2025 fundraising rescue sanctuary empathy dogs shelter awareness charity volunteer veterinary When the annual dog show at Ferne Animal Sanctuary was canceled due to severe weather, the charity faced a £5,000 shortfall in winter funding. Yet from this setback emerged a deeply moving initiative that not only helped … Read More
Woman Mistaken Menopause Symptoms Lead to Brain Tumour Diagnosis Wednesday, November 5, 2025 menopause braintumour diagnosis symptoms awareness charity fundraising health nhs research Elizabeth Murphy, a 60-year-old woman from Taunton, initially believed she was experiencing typical menopause symptoms when she began struggling to find words, type, and spell. Attributing these challenges to brain fog and … Read More