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    Hospitals in Ethiopia see surge in war-wounded as fighting resumes▼Ethiopia: Hospitals see surge in war-wounded patients as fighting resumes✉newsWar1 d ago

    Medical charity Doctors Without Borders reports that hospitals in Ethiopia are receiving a surge of war-wounded patients as fighting resumes in the country. The organisation raised the alarm about the strain on health facilities treating casualties of the renewed conflict.

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    UK charity commission scrutinises MSF over alleged Gaza terror ties●Médecins Sans Frontières under scrutiny by British commission for alleged terror ties in Gaza✉newsWarMiddle East2 d ago

    Médecins Sans Frontières is facing scrutiny from the British charity commission over allegations that it has links to terrorist groups in Gaza. The watchdog is reported to be examining the medical charity's operations in the Palestinian territory. The claims come amid heightened political and public sensitivity in Britain around charity work connected to Gaza, and the organisation has drawn intense attention over its role there during the war.

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    Food banks across many countries are reporting a sharp rise in people seeking emergency food assistance, with charities saying their supplies and volunteers are being stretched to the limit. Providers point to rising living costs, housing pressure and stagnant wages as drivers of demand. Commenters are calling on governments to boost support and address the underlying causes of food insecurity.

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    Qatar Charity delivers emergency aid in North Kordofan, Sudan▼Qatar Charity Delivers Emergency Aid to War-Displaced and Disaster-Affected Families in North Kordofan✉newsWarSudan2 d ago

    Qatar Charity has delivered emergency humanitarian assistance to families displaced by war and hit by disasters in Sudan's North Kordofan state. The aid comes as Sudan's conflict continues to displace large numbers of people, leaving many families in urgent need of food, shelter and basic supplies. The distribution highlights the role of Gulf-based charities in filling gaps in the international humanitarian response.

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    Over 110 teams pull United 737 at O'Hare for Special Olympics▼Chicago O'Hare Plane Pull: More than 110 teams pull United Airlines 737, raise more than $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois✉newsSportOlympics2 d ago

    More than 110 teams took part in a plane pull at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, hauling a United Airlines 737 to raise over $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. The charity event drew widespread local attention, with participants and organizers celebrating the fundraising total and community turnout supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities.

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    Dolly Parton donating movie ticket sales to children's literacy●# DollyParton # movies # fundraising # ImaginationLibrary 'All U.S. ticket sales will be donated to The Dollywood FoundaMmastodonCultureFilm42 d ago

    All U.S. ticket sales from a Dolly Parton film release will be donated to the Dollywood Foundation to support its flagship program, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which provides free books to children. The fundraising pledge has drawn attention for turning a box office release into a literacy initiative.

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    The RSPCA is urging people in Britain to cut back on burgers, arguing that eating less beef would improve the lives of farm animals. The animal welfare charity's message has drawn attention on social media, with users debating whether dietary change is a fair ask and how reducing demand for beef would affect livestock farming.

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    Teams pull plane at O'Hare for Special Olympics fundraiser●Teams compete in O'Hare plane-pulling event to raise funds for Special Olympics✉newsSportOlympics3 d ago

    Teams took part in a plane-pulling competition at Chicago O'Hare International Airport to raise money for Special Olympics. Participants competed to haul an aircraft as part of the charity event, with proceeds supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. Coverage from ABC7 Chicago highlighted the fundraising effort and the community turnout at the airport.

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    Pink Day: Why the Proteas wear pink in Johannesburg▼Pink Day in South African cricket explained: Why the Proteas wear pink jersey at Johannesburg✉newsSportCricket2 d ago

    South African cricket's Pink Day sees the Proteas trade their traditional green kit for pink jerseys when playing at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The initiative raises funds and awareness for breast cancer charities, with fans also encouraged to wear pink. Coverage is explaining the origins and meaning of the tradition to cricket followers.

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    The Chiba Lotte Mariners baseball club has opened a donation campaign for victims of Typhoon No. 25 in Reiwa 8, run through its social contribution project MARINES LINKS and the Furunavi crowdfunding platform. Funds collected will go toward relief for areas damaged by the storm. Sports teams rallying fans for disaster aid draws wide attention in Japan, where charitable crowdfunding drives typically spread quickly online.

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    The production company behind Heated Rivalry has launched the Irina Foundation, a new organization supporting inclusivity in sports and the arts. The announcement ties the drama series to real-world advocacy, extending its themes of belonging in competitive environments. The move is drawing attention as the show's popularity continues, with commentators noting the company is using its platform to fund broader access and representation initiatives.

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    September 30 is the Orthodox feast day of Faith, Hope, Charity and their mother Sophia, popularly known in Russia as a women's holiday. Outlets note that in 2026 the date falls on a Wednesday and outline traditions and prohibitions, advising against hard work, quarrels and gossip on the day. Many readers use the occasion to congratulate women named Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and Sofia.

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    Prince William and Catherine have been named alongside rugby league fundraiser Kevin Sinfield in the latest round of UK search trends. Sinfield, the former Leeds Rhinos captain, is completing his '7 in 7: The Grand Finale' running challenge, with Day 3 taking place in West Yorkshire. The royal couple's link to the event is driving public interest in the charity effort.

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    Proteas Face Australia in Pink Day ODI●HIGHLIGHTS | Proteas vs Australia | 2nd ODI (Pink Day)▶youtubeSportCricket2.9M1 h ago

    South Africa's Proteas took on Australia in the second one-day international, played as the annual Pink Day fixture. Highlights of the match have drawn heavy attention from cricket fans, with millions engaging with the coverage. The Pink Day tradition raises awareness and funds for breast cancer causes, making the fixture one of the most anticipated on South Africa's home cricket calendar.

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    Teams Pull United 737 at O'Hare for Special Olympics Illinois▼Teams compete in event pulling United Airlines 737 plane for Special Olympics Illinois at Chicago O'Hare Airport✉newsSportOlympics3 d ago

    Teams gathered at Chicago O'Hare International Airport for a charity plane pull, hauling a United Airlines 737 to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois. The event challenges groups to pull the massive jet a set distance, blending teamwork and fitness with fundraising for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

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    Bavuma and Miller star in Pink Day win●Bavuma, Miller inspire Pink Day triumph✉newsSportCricket2 d ago

    Temba Bavuma and David Miller delivered match-winning performances to secure a Pink Day victory, a fixture traditionally associated with charity fundraising and breast cancer awareness. The two South African batsmen led their side to triumph in a game drawing attention from cricket fans worldwide.

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    O'Hare Plane Pull raises $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois▼O'Hare Plane Pull raises more than $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois✉newsSportOlympics3 d ago

    A charity plane pull event at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport has raised more than $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. Teams took part in pulling an aircraft to generate donations for the organisation, which supports athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state through sports training and competition.

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    Dozens rappel down building for Special Olympics North Carolina▼Dozens go Over the Edge for Special Olympics NC✉newsSportOlympics2 d ago

    Dozens of people took part in the 'Over the Edge' fundraiser for Special Olympics North Carolina, rappelling down a building to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual disabilities. WRAL covered the event, highlighting the community turnout and the ongoing support the organization receives across the state.

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    Teams pull plane at Chicago airport for Special Olympics fundraiser▼Plane pull at Chicago airport to raise money for Special Olympics✉newsSportOlympics2 d ago

    A plane pull fundraising event has taken place at a Chicago airport in support of Special Olympics. Teams take turns pulling an aircraft across the tarmac to raise money for the organisation, which provides sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. The event is drawing attention as part of ongoing charity efforts tied to the Special Olympics movement.

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    Annual event raises funds for veteran mental health▼Annual event raises money for veteran mental health✉newsHealthMental Health3 d ago

    An annual fundraising event has been held to raise money for veteran mental health services, according to WDIO. The event supports mental health programs for former service members, though details about the organizers, the amount raised, and the specific beneficiaries were not provided. Veteran mental health remains a widely discussed issue, with fundraising efforts playing a key role in funding support services.

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    12-year-old's annual diaper drive delivers 30,000 diapers to Arizona food bank●12-yo’s Annual ‘Diaper Drive’ Delivers 30,000 Diapers Off at Arizona Food Bank https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.good nMmastodonLifeParenting21 h ago

    A 12-year-old in Arizona has completed another year of a personal charity effort known as a diaper drive, delivering 30,000 diapers to a local food bank. The donation helps families who struggle to afford diapers, which are not covered by most food assistance programs. The child runs the drive annually, collecting donations year after year.

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    Celebrity speaker highlights mental health at Fort Wayne Rescue Mission fundraiser▼Celebrity speaker raises mental health awareness at Rescue Mission fundraiser✉newsHealthMental Health2 h ago

    A celebrity guest speaker addressed mental health awareness at a fundraiser for the Rescue Mission in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event, covered by local station WPTA 21Alive, combined fundraising for the mission's services with a public push to reduce stigma around mental health struggles. The speaker's message drew attention to how mental health support connects with homelessness and recovery services in the community.

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    Watch party cheers local star on Dancing With the Stars▼Watch party celebrates local celebrity on 'Dancing With the Stars' and spreads the word about his nonprofit✉newsCultureCelebrity1 h ago

    A watch party was held to celebrate a local celebrity competing on 'Dancing With the Stars', and organizers used the occasion to raise awareness of his nonprofit. The gathering gave fans a place to cheer him on together while highlighting the charity work he supports, drawing community attention to both his television run and his cause.

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    A plane pull event has been held in Chicago to raise money for Special Olympics, with teams competing to pull an aircraft to generate donations for the organization's programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

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    Dover-Foxcroft theatre screens '9 to 5' for Imagination Library▼Dover-Foxcroft theatre screening ‘9 to 5’ for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library✉newsCultureTheatre5 h ago

    A theatre in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, is holding a screening of the classic comedy '9 to 5' to raise support for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, the book-gifting programme that provides free books to young children. Local audiences are being invited to enjoy the film while backing a childhood literacy cause tied to Parton's signature charity effort.

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    Sertoma's 'Sound of Style' Event Blends Fashion, Music and Giving▼Sertoma’s ‘Sound of Style’ brings fashion, music and philanthropy together for a cause✉newsCultureMusic5 h ago

    Sertoma's 'Sound of Style' event combined a fashion show with live music to raise money for charitable causes. The gathering highlighted how fashion and entertainment can be used to support philanthropy, drawing community attention to the organization's fundraising efforts. Details about beneficiaries and funds raised have not yet been widely reported.

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    Baton Rouge woman who survived shooting and cancer models in charity show▼Baton Rouge woman survives shooting, cancer, now models in fundraiser fashion show✉newsLifeFashion8 h ago

    A Baton Rouge woman who survived both a shooting and cancer has taken to the runway as a model in a fundraiser fashion show. Her story of resilience after two life-threatening ordeals has drawn attention locally, with the event raising money for charity while celebrating her recovery and giving her a moment in the spotlight.

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    James River Church gave away 2,000 pizzas to families in Springfield, Missouri, in a large community giveaway event. The outreach was covered by local outlet KY3, which highlighted the church's effort to serve residents ahead of the holiday period. The giveaway is being discussed as an example of faith-based community charity in the region.

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    Special Olympics Oklahoma Holds Gold Medal Gala▼Scenes from Special Olympics Oklahoma’s Gold Medal Gala✉newsSportOlympics2 h ago

    Special Olympics Oklahoma hosted its Gold Medal Gala, an event celebrating the organisation's athletes and supporters. Coverage from Tulsa People shared scenes from the evening, highlighting attendees, honorees and the fundraising effort behind the state's Special Olympics programmes. The event serves as a key gathering for the organisation's community and backers.

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    Hawks and State Farm pack millions of meals for Atlanta▼Hawks, State Farm, & Thousands of Volunteers Join Forces for 6th Million Meal Pack Initiative to Combat Food Insecurity in Atlanta✉newsSportBasketball3 d ago

    The Atlanta Hawks, State Farm and thousands of volunteers are teaming up for the sixth Million Meal Pack initiative, an effort to fight food insecurity across Atlanta. The community event brings together players, staff and local residents to assemble meals for families in need, continuing a partnership-driven program that has become an annual tradition for the franchise and its sponsor.

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    Memorial 5K Honoring Dr. Bonita Stanton Returns for Medical Scholarships▼Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K Returns to Benefit Scholarships for Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine✉newsHealthMedicine13 h ago

    The Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K is returning to raise scholarship funds for the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in New Jersey. The run honors Stanton, the school's founding dean, and supports students pursuing medical careers. Organizers with Hackensack Meridian Health announced the event's return as part of efforts to continue her legacy and ease the financial burden on future physicians.

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    Oconee County golf tournament raises funds for Walhalla fire relief▼Oconee County golf tournament tees off to support Walhalla fire relief✉newsSportGolf7 min ago

    A golf tournament in Oconee County, South Carolina has teed off to raise support for fire relief efforts in Walhalla. The event brings together local golfers and community members to help those affected by the fire, with proceeds directed toward recovery needs in the area.

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    Bethany Christian Services of Central PA seeks foster parents for Adoption Month●Helping hands: Bethany Christian Services of Central PA seeks foster parents for National Adoption Month✉newsLifeParenting1 h ago

    Bethany Christian Services of Central Pennsylvania is appealing for foster parents to mark National Adoption Month. The organisation hopes the annual awareness campaign will encourage families in the region to consider fostering or adopting children in need of safe, supportive homes. The call highlights an ongoing need for more foster families across central Pennsylvania.

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    Charities Warn Youth Mental Health Care Falling Short▼Youth Mental Health Care Lagging Need, Charities Warn✉newsHealth20 h ago

    Charities are warning that mental health care for young people is lagging far behind the level of need. According to the warning, services are failing to keep pace with rising demand, leaving many young people without timely support. The alert has drawn attention to gaps in provision and prompted calls for greater investment in youth mental health services.

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    Vertical Response Team rappels 17 stories, raises $9,791 for Special Olympics NC▼Vertical Response Team drops 17 stories and raises $9,791 for Special Olympics NC✉newsSportOlympics1 d ago

    The Vertical Response Team descended 17 stories down a building to raise $9,791 for Special Olympics North Carolina. The rappelling fundraiser, covered by WCTI, supports athletes with intellectual disabilities in the state, and the team's haul adds to ongoing local law enforcement and first responder fundraising efforts for the organization.

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    UK charity warns antisemitism rising at universities●Antisemitism on the rise at universities, charity warns https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9gk54r61yldo?at_medium=RSS&MmastodonLifeEducation313 h ago

    A charity is warning that antisemitism is on the rise at universities, according to a BBC News report. The warning highlights growing concern about antisemitic incidents and campus climate for Jewish students in higher education. No further details about the charity's findings or specific institutions were available in the material collected.

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    VTSU art alum hosts event to feed pets▼VTSU art student alum hosting event to feed pets✉newsCultureArt8 h ago

    An alum of Vermont State University's art program is organizing an event to raise food and support for pets in need. The effort combines the graduate's art background with animal welfare, giving local residents a way to donate or take part. Details on the date, location and beneficiary are limited so far.

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    Guilford Community Fitness Group Readies Annual Cycl-a-thon▼Friends of Community Fitness in Guilford Gears Up for Annual Cycl-a-thon✉newsHealthFitness20 h ago

    Friends of Community Fitness in Guilford is preparing to hold its annual Cycl-a-thon, a cycling fundraiser organized by the local fitness nonprofit. The group is ramping up plans for the event, which supports its community fitness programs. Details on the date, venue and how residents can take part have not yet been announced.

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    UK Opens Investigation Into MSF Links to Gaza Terror Groups▼UK authorities open investigation to MSF's links to terror groups in Gaza✉newsWarMiddle East20 h ago

    UK authorities have opened an investigation into Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) over alleged links between the medical charity and terrorist groups in Gaza. The probe, reported by The Jerusalem Post, targets one of the world's best-known humanitarian organisations, which has operated in Palestinian territories for decades. Details of the specific allegations and what prompted the investigation have not yet been made public.

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    Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Walhalla Fire Relief▼Golf tournament tees off to support Walhalla fire relief✉newsSportGolf7 min ago

    A charity golf tournament has been held to raise money for fire relief efforts in Walhalla, South Carolina. The event brings together local golfers and community members to support those affected by the fire, with proceeds going toward relief efforts in the area.