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Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Rhyl fundraiser to run 5k & climb Yr Wyddfa dressed as bear
Richard Kendrick will take part in the Rhyl Race for Life on July 6, before hiking up Yr Wyddfa on August 9. On both occasions, he will be dressed as Bearjamin, the Fundraising Bear. The Race for Life is in aid of Cancer Research UK and the Rhyl-based Osborne Trust, while funds raised from the Yr Wyddfa walk will go to Woody's Lodge, a charity which supports veterans, reservists, emergency service leavers and their families. Two separate fundraiser pages have been set up: for the Race for Life, and for the Yr Wyddfa hike. Richard, also of Helping Homeless North Wales, was nominated for a BBC Cymru Wales Make a Difference Award in May. He said: 'We have been long supporters of Woody's Lodge, and love the amazing work they do across Wales for veterans and emergency services personnel. 'We thought: 'What a way to support them and make more people aware of their work!' 'Having lost family members to cancer and others currently going through treatment, I always love to support the Race for Life 'Last year and this, Bearjamin will be in a pink tutu, and will also be supporting the Osborne Trust, who are local to Rhyl and support children whose parents are going through treatment. 'We always want to support local charities and groups.'
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Award is 'reminder people value the work we do'
A charity that helps scores of children with their mental health said winning an award was "emotional" as nominations open for this year. Judges from BBC Radio Somerset's Make a Difference Awards want to hear about people or organisations that are making life better for others. Highbridge's In Charley's Memory, which was set up to create a lasting legacy for a boy who took his own life, won last year's community award. Dawn Carey, CEO of charity, said: "It just showed the significance of the work we're doing. It is a reminder people do value the work we do." The charity was launched 10 years ago in Highbridge, when Ms Carey's best friend lost her son to suicide. "She set the charity up, originally just to raise awareness of children and their mental health," Ms Carey said. "Fast forward 10 years and we now provide counselling, currently to more than 250 clients a week." Last year, the charity took over the youth club in Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea. "When we arrived at the youth club, there were 25 children registered. Now we have more than 90," Ms Carey said. "Whenever we see a group of children on the street, there's that automatic assumption that they're trouble. "But no, the reality is they just don't have anywhere safe to hang out." She said when they found out they won last year's Make a Difference Award, Ms Carey was on holiday in Portugal with her son. "Everyone in the restaurant I was in was cheering and clapping because I talk a lot so I'd already told everyone we were up for an award," Ms Carey said. "I found out it was a client's parent who nominated us. Obviously, I cried." To nominate go to where you can also see the full Terms and our Privacy Notice. Nominations will close on Monday 31 March at 17:00 BST. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in September. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Make A Difference Awards honour community champions Youth club set to reopen after charity steps in Beloved youth club may reopen as charity steps in
BBC News
25-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Make A Difference Award: 'Reminder people value the work we do'
A charity that helps scores of children with their mental health said winning an award was "emotional" as nominations open for this from BBC Radio Somerset's Make a Difference Awards want to hear about people or organisations that are making life better for In Charley's Memory, which was set up to create a lasting legacy for a boy who took his own life, won last year's community Carey, CEO of charity, said: "It just showed the significance of the work we're doing. It is a reminder people do value the work we do." The charity was launched 10 years ago in Highbridge, when Ms Carey's best friend lost her son to suicide."She set the charity up, originally just to raise awareness of children and their mental health," Ms Carey said."Fast forward 10 years and we now provide counselling, currently to more than 250 clients a week."Last year, the charity took over the youth club in Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea. "When we arrived at the youth club, there were 25 children registered. Now we have more than 90," Ms Carey said."Whenever we see a group of children on the street, there's that automatic assumption that they're trouble."But no, the reality is they just don't have anywhere safe to hang out."She said when they found out they won last year's Make a Difference Award, Ms Carey was on holiday in Portugal with her son."Everyone in the restaurant I was in was cheering and clapping because I talk a lot so I'd already told everyone we were up for an award," Ms Carey said."I found out it was a client's parent who nominated us. Obviously, I cried."To nominate go to where you can also see the full Terms and our Privacy will close on Monday 31 March at 17:00 BST. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in September.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
BBC Make a Difference Awards launch across the UK
This year's BBC Make a Difference Awards have been launched across the UK. The annual initiative is a chance to recognise and celebrate members of the public who make life better for others where they live. It has previously been held by BBC local radio stations across England but, for the first time, the awards will now span the entire UK with nominations also open in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Winners will be announced at ceremonies hosted by BBC local and national radio stations in September. One of 2024's winners, Jim Dyne, a co-founder of the Parky Blinders project, said the awards have led to "lots more people joining us". The Cornish project won a community group award for its work to help people living with Parkinson's disease stay active through boxing workouts. Jim said: "Winning the Make a Difference Award has really helped us push forward and spread our message that we can help. "Lots more people have joined us and, in partnership with England boxing and Parkinson's UK, we have started delivering training in boxing clubs around the country to help coaches work with people living with Parkinson's disease. "We are now in the process of registering as a community interest company to be able to run more sessions and introduce other sports." Jay Popat won a great neighbour award last year after trying to save the life of a young boy who lived next door by administering CPR. He has since started up an inclusive sports programme and planted a tree in the National Forest in Donavon's memory. Jay said: "Being nominated and winning a Make a Difference Award has to be one of the proudest moments of my life, especially when I think of the circumstances that led to it. "The award helped me come to terms with the loss of Donavon and inspired me to push forward with my plans to start up an inclusive sports programme. "We have since held a wheelchair basketball competition for primary schools across Leicestershire and are working on plans to start a wheelchair rugby league too". Ten-year-old Shyla Brown received a fundraiser award last year for completing a marathon and a 100-mile cycle ride to raise money for her best friend Harrison after he began losing his sight. After receiving her award, she was invited to attend the Princess of Wales' carol concert at Christmas. Shyla said: "I was so excited to win a Make a Difference Award. "Since winning, I was invited to go to the Princess of Wales' Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey and got to sit seven rows behind her. "I also spoke to Perrie Edwards from Little Mix about the award which was amazing." This year's categories include: Volunteer Award: For an individual who makes a notable difference to their community by giving their time voluntarily to help others Young Hero Award: Given to someone aged under 16 who has made a positive impact in their community or achieved something exceptional Great Neighbour Award: Presented to a person who helps to make their neighbourhood a better place to live or work in, either on a regular basis or through a single act of kindness Active Award: For an individual or group who have used physical activity or sport as a way of improving the lives of those in their community Animal Award: Either bestowed on a remarkable animal that improves people's lives, or given to an individual or group of people who improve the welfare of animals Green Award: For an individual or group who improve or conserve their local environment Fundraiser Award: Open to an individual or group of people who have gone the extra mile to raise funds for a good cause Community Group Award: Presented to a group that has helped to change the lives of others within their community. This award is supported by the BBC show Morning Live. Rhodri Talfan Davies, the BBC's Director of Nations, said: "For the first time, BBC Make a Difference will celebrate the achievements of community heroes right across the UK - inspirational individuals and teams who go the extra mile to strengthen our villages, towns and cities. "It's a wonderful celebration of the human spirit and I can't wait to hear the remarkable stories of those nominated." To nominate go to where you can also see the full Terms and our Privacy Notice. Nominations will close on Monday 31 March at 17:00 BST.
BBC News
24-02-2025
- Health
- BBC News
BBC Make a Difference Awards 2025 launched across the UK
This year's BBC Make a Difference Awards have been launched across the annual initiative is a chance to recognise and celebrate members of the public who make life better for others where they has previously been held by BBC local radio stations across England but, for the first time, the awards will now span the entire UK with nominations also open in Scotland, Wales and Northern will be announced at ceremonies hosted by BBC local and national radio stations in September. One of 2024's winners, Jim Dyne, a co-founder of the Parky Blinders project, said the awards have led to "lots more people joining us".The Cornish project won a community group award for its work to help people living with Parkinson's disease stay active through boxing said: "Winning the Make a Difference Award has really helped us push forward and spread our message that we can help."Lots more people have joined us and, in partnership with England boxing and Parkinson's UK, we have started delivering training in boxing clubs around the country to help coaches work with people living with Parkinson's disease."We are now in the process of registering as a community interest company to be able to run more sessions and introduce other sports." Jay Popat won a great neighbour award last year after trying to save the life of a young boy who lived next door by administering has since started up an inclusive sports programme and planted a tree in the National Forest in Donavon's said: "Being nominated and winning a Make a Difference Award has to be one of the proudest moments of my life, especially when I think of the circumstances that led to it."The award helped me come to terms with the loss of Donavon and inspired me to push forward with my plans to start up an inclusive sports programme."We have since held a wheelchair basketball competition for primary schools across Leicestershire and are working on plans to start a wheelchair rugby league too". Ten-year-old Shyla Brown received a fundraiser award last year for completing a marathon and a 100-mile cycle ride to raise money for her best friend Harrison after he began losing his receiving her award, she was invited to attend the Princess of Wales' carol concert at said: "I was so excited to win a Make a Difference Award."Since winning, I was invited to go to the Princess of Wales' Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey and got to sit seven rows behind her."I also spoke to Perrie Edwards from Little Mix about the award which was amazing." This year's categories include:Volunteer Award: For an individual who makes a notable difference to their community by giving their time voluntarily to help othersYoung Hero Award: Given to someone aged under 16 who has made a positive impact in their community or achieved something exceptionalGreat Neighbour Award: Presented to a person who helps to make their neighbourhood a better place to live or work in, either on a regular basis or through a single act of kindnessActive Award: For an individual or group who have used physical activity or sport as a way of improving the lives of those in their communityAnimal Award: Either bestowed on a remarkable animal that improves people's lives, or given to an individual or group of people who improve the welfare of animalsGreen Award: For an individual or group who improve or conserve their local environmentFundraiser Award: Open to an individual or group of people who have gone the extra mile to raise funds for a good causeCommunity Group Award: Presented to a group that has helped to change the lives of others within their community. This award is supported by the BBC show Morning Live. Rhodri Talfan Davies, the BBC's Director of Nations, said: "For the first time, BBC Make a Difference will celebrate the achievements of community heroes right across the UK - inspirational individuals and teams who go the extra mile to strengthen our villages, towns and cities. "It's a wonderful celebration of the human spirit and I can't wait to hear the remarkable stories of those nominated."To nominate go to where you can also see the full Terms and our Privacy Notice. Nominations will close on Monday 31 March at 17:00 BST.
