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A new haircare project highlights mental health issues in the black community

by joc19jl | Mar 25, 2021 | Charity, Culture

A new award-winning haircare project is set to improve the mental health of Sheffield’s African-Caribbean community. The Black Hair Care Project aims to give individuals from the African-Caribbean community, who are suffering from mental health issues, the opportunity...

Doncaster women’s bid to raise money for a cancer charity in a 500-mile walking challenge

by joa19oas | Mar 25, 2021 | Charity, Health, News

A barmaid from Doncaster vowed to complete a 500-mile trek to raise cash for a cancer charity, so it can continue its vital support for cancer patients during the pandemic. Amelia Davey, set herself the mammoth task of walking over 16 miles a day for 31 days, which is...

Wausau Athletes are preparing to scale a 200-mile marathon

by joa19clg | Mar 25, 2021 | Charity, Culture, Health, Sport

Athletes are preparing to run up to 200 miles for Wausau’s first-ever ‘Backyard’ UltraMarathon, which could go multiple days straight. On April 30, participants will run a 4.1-mile loop at Sylvan Hill every hour on the hour, until the last man standing wins. ...

Sheffield doctor taking on mammoth running challenge to raise thousands for Barnsley Hospital

by joa19oas | Mar 25, 2021 | Charity, Health, News

A doctor from Sheffield has taken on a mammoth challenge by running the equivalent distance of the famous Route 66 in America, to raise thousands for Barnsley Hospital. Dr Sughrat Siddiqui, a Consultant in Intensive Care and Anaesthetics, is determined to complete 45...

Meet the Sheffield postman doing his bit for Comic Relief

by joa18beh | Mar 18, 2021 | Charity, Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield postman has been doing his bit to raise money for comic relief, with Red Nose Day just around the corner. Jon Scofield has been dressing up in a different funky costume each day, putting a smile on the faces of the local residents as he does his rounds. So...

Laptop for kids provide 7,000 laptops for students

by joa19yll | Mar 18, 2021 | Charity, Education, News

Laptop For Kids have joined forces with South Yorkshire to buy nearly 7,000 devices for children. Dell Technologies have given the charity laptops to help provide for children who are unable to attend school remotely during the pandemic. Before, local residents in...
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