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Sheffield student takes stride for testicular cancer awareness

Sheffield student takes stride for testicular cancer awareness

by Gus Ballantine | Feb 9, 2024 | Charity, Community, Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A University of Sheffield student is set to hit the pavement in a bid to raise both funds and awareness for the battle against testicular cancer. Donovan Rodgers, 21, has recently announced his plans for a fundraising run in support of the Oddballs Foundation...
ShawMind Promotes Children’s Mental Health Week with Crazy Socks Fashion Trend

ShawMind Promotes Children’s Mental Health Week with Crazy Socks Fashion Trend

by Franca Temenu Kehinde | Feb 9, 2024 | Charity, Community, Front Page Highlights, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

To show support for Children’s Mental Health Week, ShawMind charity has encouraged residents across Sheffield to wear their quirkiest socks.  The campaign ‘Sock It To Stigma’ aims to highlight mental health taboos within schools and workplaces by sparking...
Fundraisers take to The Moor on Mental Health Awareness Week

Fundraisers take to The Moor on Mental Health Awareness Week

by Nathan Barcio | May 19, 2023 | Community

Fundraisers citing the importance of mental health awareness took to The Moor in Sheffield city centre this week, in a bid to get more people with mental health issues back into jobs. Talk Out Loud is an organisation which speaks directly to individuals throughout the...
Sheffield’s Attercliffe to get environmentally friendly new lease of life

Sheffield’s Attercliffe to get environmentally friendly new lease of life

by Daisy Kimpton | May 19, 2023 | Community, Environment, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield City Council have finalised plans for the development of zero carbon housing in the Attercliffe area of the city. The Attercliffe Waterside scheme will see 1,000 homes built, straddling the Sheffield and Tinsley canal.  Sheffield City council said this...

500 Together: Sheffield volunteer group reaches £50,000 milestone in donations

by Florence Kilby | May 18, 2023 | Charity, Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Sheffield-based fundraising group, 500 Together, has reached a significant milestone by earning a total of £50,000 in their weekly donations to individuals and organisations in need.  The group, which was established in 2019, has collectively donated a sum of £500...
Dementia Action Week – catch symptoms early

Dementia Action Week – catch symptoms early

by Amelia Elder | May 18, 2023 | Community, Health, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

This week from the 15th to 21st of May marks Dementia Action Week (DAW) .  Within Yorkshire and the Humber, one in three who notice symptoms of dementia in themselves or a loved one wait more than a month before voicing their concerns, according to the...
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