Woman Who Survived Cancer Embraces New Purpose by Shaving Her Hair to Fundraise Thursday, August 28, 2025 cancer lymphoma survivorship chemotherapy fundraising hairdonation resilience recovery awareness charity Jo Booth from Sherborne, a courageous survivor of aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, is turning her hair into a powerful symbol of hope and resilience. Having battled the disease since her diagnosis at 30 in 2017, Jo has … Read More
Dementia-Friendly Pledge Poised to Transform Peasedown into a Model Community Thursday, August 28, 2025 dementia peasedown community awareness alzheimer’s inclusion health support campaign training Peasedown is on track to become Bath and North East Somerset’s first dementia-friendly community, thanks to an inspiring campaign led by the Peasedown Community Trust. This September, during World Alzheimer’s Month, local … Read More
Hundreds Expected to Join Walk for a Life in Suicide Prevention Effort Wednesday, August 27, 2025 suicide prevention mentalhealth awareness walk remembrance taunton support community wellbeing Somerset residents are invited to come together for the fourth annual Walk for a Life, a meaningful event dedicated to remembrance and suicide prevention. Organized by Somerset Council’s public health team alongside various … Read More
Bath Dad’s Inspiring Mission to Raise Awareness for Ultra-Rare Genetic Disorder Affecting Only 3,500 Worldwide Monday, August 11, 2025 phelan-mcdermid genetics raredisease awareness fundraising charity disability autism cureshank jenson Tom Giles, a father of three from Bath, has undertaken an extraordinary journey to raise awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (PMS), an ultra-rare genetic condition diagnosed in just 3,500 people worldwide. His son … Read More
Bath Dad's Epic Run to Raise Awareness for Ultra-Rare Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Monday, August 11, 2025 phelanmcdermid genetics raredisease awareness cureshank bath fundraising autism genetesting charityrun Tom Giles, a father of three from Bath, has undertaken an extraordinary mission to raise awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (PMS), an ultra-rare genetic disorder affecting only around 3,500 people worldwide. This … Read More
Parkinson’s Friends Unite for Charity Walk Supporting Vital Nurse Care Wednesday, July 30, 2025 parkinsons charity walk nurses exercise community bristol fundraising awareness healthcare A close-knit group of friends who met through Parkinson’s-specific exercise classes in Bristol are gearing up to participate in a meaningful charity walk—and they’re encouraging others to join their cause. Jenny, Simon, Greg, … Read More