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Rehabilitation, Education And Assessment Centre For Hippotherapy
(UK, 1158714) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,955.97
(UK, 1158714) REACH is a charity dedicated to assisting disabled people through the use of horses. We provide a combination of therapies including: Hippotherapy is a specialist physiotherapy intervention that uses the 3 dimensional movement of the horse in walk to correct and improve movement balance core strength in the person on the horse It has been shown to benefit children with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, brain and spinal cord injuries and many other people with movement disorders. Research has shown that the functional ability of these people improves following a course of Hippotherapy and can be maintained over a follow up period. Children with autism and other learning disabilities have also benefitted from this form of therapy. Our mission is to provide high quality assessment and rehabilitation programmes using the horse to provide a treatment strategy for adults and children with physical mental social and learning disabilities and as such allow more people to benefit from Hippotherapy and associated services
Parkinson's Improvement Programme
(UK, 1137081) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,940.00The PALMITOYL ASCORBATE PROJECT - PARKINSON'S IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME Research led this Programme to be able to provide a tonic for people with Parkinson's which can help many to a better quality of life. Your donation will help us to assist people whose finances are limited and to continue research
Romsey Cancer Support Centre - Jane Scarth House
(UK, 1159474) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,929.75
(UK, 1159474) Jane Scarth House is a local charity that provides emotional and practical support to anyone whose life is affected by cancer.Romsey Cancer Support Centre is the new charity created to support Jane Scarth House
Joseph Cooper Trust
(UK, 1156548) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,917.00This charity has been set up by the parents of Joseph Cooper who battled with his illness for 6 years and eventually passed away in June 2013 aged 14. It was his wishes to set up a charity to help children in a similar situation to himself by providing gifts, treats and financial help to the families during their cancer journey.
TinyLife
(UK, XN757921) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,905.20TinyLife is the premature baby charity for Northern Ireland. TinyLife is dedicated to reducing premature birth, illness, disability and death in babies. TinyLife funds research and provides practical and emotional support to the parents of premature and vulnerable babies, parents can avail of our Family Support Service incorporating a breast pump loan programme and dads for dads support service. Every day in Northern Ireland 5 babies are born too soon. Some will arrive as early as 24 weeks and weigh as little as 1lb. Our tiny babies will spend the first 12 - 16 weeks of their lives in neo natal intensive care.
Hope for Holly
(UK, 1154158) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,901.56We are a newly established charity supporting children suffering from cancer in the North of England We aim to 1) Support children and their families during treatment in a variety of ways. 3) Purchase and maintain a Holiday Home for use of sufferers and their family
Leukaemia Busters
(UK, 1157147) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,898.10Leukaemia Busters is a UK-registered medical research charity with a huge vision – a world in which leukaemia is quickly, safely and completely cured. We work towards this vision by funding and conducting our own research into finding new and safer antibody-based treatments for currently incurable forms of leukaemia. We receive no government funding and rely wholly on public support. With your help we are bringing new hope to leukaemia patients, both children and adults alike, by fighting for their lives through research.
Down Syndrome International
(UK, 1091843) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,897.09Down Syndrome International (DSi) is a global network of organisations and individuals whose mission is to improve quality of life for people with Down syndrome worldwide and promote their inherent right to be accepted and included as valued and equal members of their communities. We aim to: With around 7 million people with Down syndrome living worldwide, it is the most common and recognised form of learning disability. But most people with Down syndrome face a harsh reality of very low life expectancy, physical and psychological abuse, stigma and segregation, and very limited life opportunities as children and adults. People with Down syndrome living in poverty face all of these challenges, but it is also true across the spectrum of wealth due to educational, political, medical and social barriers. We provide training and support to professionals, organisations and people with Down syndrome to empower them to advocate for the right to basic living standards, medical care, education and acceptance into society, through our "REACH OUT" outreach programmes. In addition, DSi works to connect the global Down syndrome community so that people with Down syndrome can speak with a single voice, we organise the World Down Syndrome Congress held every 3 years, and we raise awareness through our global initiative World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March every year www.worlddownsyndromeday.org.
Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust
(UK, SC039367) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,895.00The Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust, established following the sudden cardiac death of our son Yusef, aims to enhance education, alleviate poverty, fund medical treatment, fund clean drinking water projects and help enhance sport in the community. Help us to help others in memory of Yusef.
The Nicola Emmerson Trust
(UK, 1131844) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,895.00Coroner stated " Nicolas life was over in 4 seconds - just like switching a light off" What is so important to know about Sudden Cardiac Death? The answer is: Sudden Cardiac Death comes out of nowhere and is totally devastating for bereaved families by leaving very little or no answer about what happened to their loved ones. Our daughter died whilst out celebrating her 20th birthday with friends, as a result from a sudden Cardiac Death. The Trust dedicated in Nicola’s memory, will help to raise funds for Papworth Hospital, Electrophysiology Research Fund- Researching Sudden Cardiac Death in young people. With our fundraising, we are able to help fund a researcher at Papworth Hospital to continue researching into the causes and prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in young people.
Penguins Against Cancer PAC
(UK, 1159905) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,895.00Penguins Against Cancer is a charity set up on 6th Nov 2013 simply to combat cancer. Its founders were drawn from Guy's Hospital Penguins, the oldest team in the oldest rugby club in the world, but now its members come from a wide range of ages, backgrounds and professions, all uniting to support Cancer Research, Cancer Treatment and Hospices. Penguins Against Cancer has no start-up or running costs: every penny donated goes to the fight against cancer. Our Mission is to raise £1 million in order to make a significant contribution to the fight against cancer. Our Aim: The advancement of health and the saving of lives of people affected by cancer.
L2P 2016
(UK, 1149893) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,860.00On Thursday 21st July, 70+ cyclists will set off on a 3-day bike ride, covering 370km, from London to Paris! Each cyclist is covering his/her own costs so that every penny donated here goes to our two charities; Dan's Trust and The Fearless Foundation If you would like to sponsor one of our fundraisers, please type their name into the blue box on the right. Dan's Trust was set up in memory of Daniel Bagshaw, to fund research into the early diagnosis of cardiac risk and the improvement of treatment methods to reduce the frequency of sudden cardiac death in young people. Dan's Trust also financially supports disadvantaged but talented youngsters to fulfill their ambitions. www.danstrust.orgThe Fearless Foundation was set up in memory of Danny Fullbrook, to inspire young people to make their own fearless journey through sport, education and training, embodying Danny’s attitude and approach to life to help others achieve their dreams in the way Danny did. thefearlessfoundation.comBoth Dan's were talented, inspiring and generous young men who would have loved to participate in this event themselves. We want to do them proud! Charity No: 1149893 Find out more Website http://londontoparis2016.org.uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/459243600950230/
The Sharon Fox Cancer Centre Ltd
(UK, 1136569) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,856.93.The Sharon Fox Cancer Centre is a unique Cancer Support Centre offering free support and therapies to patients, families and carers. Our mission is to help, inspire and empower people to take charge of their cancer experience. We hope to enhance and enrich the quality of life.
Unite Against Cancer
(UK, SC043017) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,848.32Unite Against Cancer is a new Scottish registered cancer charity that was set up in 2012 to fund research into new cancer treatments. Keep up to date with events, fundraising, and publications by visiting our website at www.unitecharity.com
The Tanya's Courage Trust
(UK, 1113108) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,826.00The Trust's objective is to aid young people fighting Cancer throughout Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and Devon, by the provision of grants which can be used towards relieving their physical or financial needs. We endeavour to support teenagers and young adults fighting Cancer and their families but hope that as the charity grows we can widen the personal criteria of beneficiaries We have helped many beneficiaries: improving the spirit, life and well being of all those attached to the Trust. Our ultimate aim was always to be involved in developing a Teenage and Young Adult Cancer unit in Cornwall, which we have now been a part of and The Tanya's Courage Trust have helped by kitting out the rooms with all the latest entertainment equipment and much more.
Children's Heart Association
(UK, 267893) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,809.20Formed in the UK in 1973, the Children's Heart Association (formerly known as The Association for Children with Heart Disorders) is a support group run by families and friends of cardiac children for families with , or who have had, children with heart disorders.
The British Skin Foundation
(UK, 313865) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,798.00The British Skin Foundation is the only charity in the UK dedicated to funding research into skin disease and skin cancer. We fund research to help the 8 million people in the UK who suffer with a skin condition, with the ultimate goal of finding cures and better treatments for every disease.
Pretty n Pink Breast Cancer Charity
(UK, Pretty n Pink Breast Cancer Charity - N/A) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,795.00Pretty n Pink is the only registered Breast Cancer charity in Northern Ireland. It is run by a small team of people including a Breast Cancer Survivor & local volunteers from across the province. Funds raised go directly back to help Breast Cancer patients and their families in Northern Ireland.
Ups and Downs Southwest
(UK, 1116381) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,785.36Ups and Downs Southwest offer information, advice, and support to families and professionals involved with children who have Down Syndrome across the Southwest. Founded in 1997 it now provides help to over 250 families. Ups and Downs Southwest- Making a Difference Today- Making a Brighter Tomorrow
chILD UK
(UK, 1138491) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,779.46ChILD Lung Foundation supports children and families affected by childhood Interstitial Lung Disease (chILD). ChILD is a group of rare lung diseases where, in simple terms, oxygen has difficulty in crossing over into the blood stream.
Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust
(UK, 1147024) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,766.14Ducks & Drakes Cancer Trust was founded to: Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust is based in Dorset and was founded by Andrew Drake and his family following the bowel cancer diagnosis of Andrew aged 24. Every 30 minutes someone dies from bowel cancer in the UK - over 16,000 each year The number of cases of bowel cancer in younger people is increasing rapidly, particularly in the under-30s which has increased by 120% in the last decade. Please help us support young bowel cancer patients and help create more awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer.
Maria Watt Birmingham Foundation for Childhood & Teenage Leukaemia
(UK, 1118733) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,763.00MWBF aims to raise awareness of Leukaemia and Other Cancers in Children, Teenagers and Young Adults. We also undertake research and provide various means of support. Please visit our websites for more information www.bechildcanceraware.org and www.mariawattfoundation.org
CLIC
(UK, 802396) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,758.00Each day in the UK five families are told their child has cancer or leukaemia. From that moment on their lives will never be the same again. Most children will survive, some will die, but the scars on every family will remain. CLIC's role is to try and help these children and their families cope and keep life as normal as possible. It offers an all-embracing approach including practical hands-on care, clinical services, financial and emotional support. CLIC has joined together with Sargent Cancer Care for Children to become the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity.
The Aiden Goodwin Foundation
(UK, 1156802) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,745.00The Aiden Goodwin Foundation is a completely non-profit making registered charity. The sole aim of the foundation is to bring a little happiness to children with cancer and their families, who are going through such an awful and tragic time. The Foundation intends to be able to provide a time to be away together, to relax, enjoy and to help create memories to keep forever in their hearts.