From endurance challenges and heartfelt tributes to events bringing whole communities together, fundraisers have been supporting a diverse range of causes this month. Across GiveWheel, individuals and teams have been finding plenty of ways to get involved and make a difference |
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Here's a look at some of August's fundraising highlights. |
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| Before we jump into this month’s fundraiser highlights, we’re excited to be welcoming krono:sports and their brilliant community of events to GiveWheel!
From Run Fest Silverstone and Henley Swim to OneRace Events and Run to the Sea Bournemouth and Brighton, we’re looking forward to sharing the challenges, stories, and fundraising that come from participants across their events over the years ahead.
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| | Cowruña FC returned to Clapham Common for the second edition of ’Til The Cows Come Home, their brilliant 24-hour relay challenge. After a successful event last year, the Cows came back with more ambition than ever, bringing their community together to support My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, Dementia UK, Football Beyond Borders, and Get The Boys A Lift. A huge congratulations to everyone who ran, supported, and kept that famous yellow baton moo-ving through the full 24 hours! |
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| | Challenge for Change is back for 2026, and this year it’s going even bigger! Companies, colleagues, friends, and individuals are invited to walk, run, or cycle their way towards a shared 133,000km goal, raising funds for charities transforming the lives of children along the way. With the challenge yet to begin, an incredible £20,000+ has already been raised. Fancy helping push that total even higher? Join via Challenge for Change or sign your team up on GiveWheel. |
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| | Friends, family, and fellow musicians came together for an afternoon of live music celebrating Keith's life and legacy. In support of Macmillan Cancer Support and Sue Ryder, the event honoured the exceptional care Keith received while raising funds to help both charities continue their work. |
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| | To celebrate Aberdeen FC's historic European triumph and support the next generation of sportsmen, supporters of the club launched Two Stars on Our Chest! Accompanied by a commemorative song featuring club legends and local musicians, supporters fundraised for AFC Community Trust and the Paul Lawrie Foundation. |
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| | Inspired by a Celtic fan story, Christopher completed a remarkable 250km solo, unsupported run across Latvia in just four days, carrying little more than a spare Celtic shirt. His challenge raised funds in support of Brain Tumour Research and Samaritans. |
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| | After months of intensive training, Ellie is taking on the iconic English Channel swim in support of RNLI and Cancer Research UK. Battling cold water, strong tides and one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, her challenge is fundraising for two crucial charities! |
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| | To celebrate her 47th birthday, Helen is undertaking seven marathons in seven days around Shrewsbury, fundraising for Severn Hospice, Lingen Davies Cancer Support and The Harry Johnson Trust, supporting three charities providing care for the local community. |
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| | A team of family and friends ran the Scottish Half Marathon while raising funds for The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of a loved one. The challenge supports two charities that provided vital help to the family and continue to support others facing similar circumstances. |
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FROM SUMMITS TO THE SADDLE |
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| | In support of two causes close to their hearts, Jack and Meg climbed the UK's highest mountain in aid of the two charities: Holocaust Educational Trust and St Peter's Hospice. Their challenge honours their grandfather's legacy, helping it continue to make a lasting difference through the work of these organisations. |
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| | Setting off from France's Atlantic coast in early June, Peter is cycling 4,500km across Europe to Romania's Black Sea coastline, travelling unsupported through ten countries and camping along the way, raising funds for the Royal Marines Charity and My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, supporting military families and research into Motor Neuron Disease. |
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