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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Revealed: Jack Grealish makes heartwarming gesture to cancer-stricken dad as insiders tell how the England star has given THOUSANDS away in string of secret acts of charity
Jack Grealish has reportedly donated £1,400 to a cancer-stricken father in his latest bout of generosity. The Manchester City star was moved to give the money after coming across the dad's story on GoFundMe while on holiday in Greece. And The Sun revealed how this was the latest in a spree of giveaways totalling at least tens of thousands of pounds over the last five years. Earlier this year, the 29-year-old was reported to have pledged £1,000 towards a woman's funeral fees after she died unexpectedly. Further donations from Grealish include £5,000 to a 20-year-old with cancer in 2023 and £5,000 to a deceased crash victim's family in 2021. For the 2023 donation, Grealish gave money to young Birmingham City fan Dylan Lamb, who was battling blood cell cancer and needed £1million for a clinical trial of treatment in the United States. The Sun claims he has given tens of thousands in personal donations over the last five years Grealish was hailed as a 'class act' for making the top donation but unfortunately Lamb passed away a few weeks later. In the same year, he gave £5,000 towards the funeral costs of a late Aston Villa season ticket holder. Villa season ticket holder Shawn Francis, who was expecting his first child with his partner Danielle, was tragically found dead at the age of 29. 'He may be a world-class footballer and love designer clobber but Jack is no stranger to the hardships of life,' a source told The Sun. 'He's passionate about using his fortune to help others. 'GoFundMe is perfect as it goes direct to each case. 'He's also been vocal about supporting Hollie (his 21-year-old sister who has cerebral palsy). 'Growing up with her and seeing challenges she's faced helped open his eyes.' He also spent a day with Team GB's Special Olympics team in 2023. Grealish looks as if he is headed for the exit door at Manchester City after being left out of Pep Guardioila's 27-man squad for the Club World Cup.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Saskatoon real state developer and philanthropist Joseph A. Remai has died
Saskatoon philanthropist and real estate developer, Joseph A. Remai, has died. Family say he died last Thursday. Remai was the founder of the Remai Group, a real estate investment, development, and management company he established in 1963. Throughout his career, Remai donated millions of dollars to various causes and organizations. One of his most notable contributions was a $25 million donation to Saskatchewan Polytechnic's new Saskatoon campus last year. The Remai Foundation, named in his honour, has also made contributions to the community, including purchasing medical equipment for local hospitals and supporting the establishment of Canada's Centre for Pandemic Research. Remai was born and raised near Carrot River, Sask. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with degree in Civil Engineering.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
England ace Jack Grealish's latest secret charity donation revealed as star gifts thousands to help those in need
JACK Grealish has secretly gifted tens of thousands of pounds in the past five years to people in need. Kind-hearted Jack, 29, reads GoFundMe to find causes and his latest donation was £1,400 for a cancer-hit dad. The England winger, whose sister Hollie, 21, has cerebral palsy, came across the man's page while on holiday. Also this year Jack, who has a young daughter with partner Sasha Attwood, 29, gave £1,000 towards a woman's funeral fees. Other gifts from the Manchester City star include £5,000 in 2023 to a 20-year-old with cancer and £5,000 to a death crash victim's family in 2021. In 2023, he spent a day with Team GB's Special Olympics team. A source said: 'He may be a world-class footballer and love designer clobber but Jack is no stranger to the hardships of life. 'He's passionate about using his fortune to help others. " GoFundMe is perfect as it goes direct to each case. "He's also been vocal about supporting Hollie. "Growing up with her and seeing challenges she's faced helped open his eyes.' Jack Grealish has gone from eye-catching showman and heartthrob to miserable bench warmer - and I know who's to blame 1
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Generous mum donates items to hospital in memory of baby son born 21 years ago
A MUM whose baby boy was born sleeping 21 years ago has donated items for bereaved parents to mark what would have been her son's milestone birthday. Stacey Holmes, of Mirehouse, Whitehaven, gave birth to Daniel David at the West Cumberland Hospital on June 15, 2004 and following her baby son's tragic death, helped create a bereavement room at the hospital. Stacey and her baby son, Daniel David, who was born sleeping 21 years ago (Image: Submitted) The 45-year-old has collected goods to help comfort other bereaved parents which she handed over to hospital staff on Monday, the day after Daniel would have turned 21. Items donated to the hospital included tea, coffee, candles, blankets, baby clothes and toiletries. Stacey Holmes and daughter Hannah hand over donations to staff at the West Cumberland Hospital's bereavement suite (Image: Submitted)Stacey said: 'It's a special time for any child. Had Daniel still been here, we would have made it so special. 21 years later, it doesn't upset me, if anything it gives me a great sense of pride. 'After the loss of Daniel, I was sitting in limbo. The hospital didn't know where to keep me. I was kept on the delivery suite for three days. Donated items that were handed over to West Cumberland Hospital to mark Daniel David's 21st birthday (Image: Submitted) 'I could hear screams of mums in labour, the cry of newborn babies. It was a terrible time. 'I just wanted to give comfort to other bereaved families. I've had some lovely comments from families. That just gave me overwhelming comfort, that I have done something positive for other people.' Stacey and her daughter, Hannah, marked Daniel's 21st birthday (Image: Submitted) Stacey went on to give birth to daughter Hannah, who is now 20, following the loss of Daniel. They both visited Daniel's grave on his birthday and left a beer, balloons and birthday cards for him. Stacey said: 'Hannah recently lost her own baby and has been the victim of domestic violence. It's been a very hard time again. Hannah at Daniel's grave on his 21st birthday (Image: Submitted) 'I'm so proud of her for everything she has become. I find it so inspirational that she is living in her big brother's legacy. 'I'm a believer in the psychic world and many mediums have said that Daniel is living on through Hannah. Stacey Holmes with her daughter, Hannah (Image: Submitted) 'Hannah is such a sassy chick. We are so full of humour towards each other. We have such a beautiful, close relationship.' A spokesperson for the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust said: 'We are extremely grateful to Ms. Holmes for her generous donations and continued support of the bereavement services at West Cumberland Hospital. Stacey and daughter, Hannah, share a close bond (Image: Submitted) "Her contributions have made a profound difference to many individuals and families during some of the most challenging times in their lives. 'Our commitment to supporting bereaved families remains a number one priority through our dedicated bereavement service and the compassionate care of our specialist bereavement midwives.'
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
IGP turns RM5,000 court award from blogger Papagomo into welfare boost for cops
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has donated RM5,000 to the Tabung Amanah Warisan Polis (TAWP), using funds awarded by the court in his committal proceedings against blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo. In a statement, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) said a mock cheque for the amount was presented to Bukit Aman management director Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid, who is also a permanent member of TAWP, in a brief ceremony at the IGP's office here today. This is Razarudin's second contribution to TAWP, following a RM10,000 donation made on February 24, bringing his total personal contribution to RM15,000. 'This contribution reflects my support for TAWP's welfare initiatives to assist police officers, personnel and their children in need. 'Funds like this are essential in easing the financial burden of those in need, especially within the police community,' Razarudin said in the statement. On April 30, Papagomo issued an unconditional apology to Razarudin over defamatory statements made earlier this year. Judicial Commissioner Gan Techiong, in delivering the ruling, said the apology read out in court must also be published on YouTube, TikTok, X, and Telegram for at least seven days. The court also ordered Papagomo to pay RM5,000 in costs. In February, the court granted Razarudin permission to initiate committal proceedings against Papagomo for allegedly breaching a court injunction dated January 10. The injunction prohibited Papagomo or his representatives from publishing or disseminating any defamatory statements against Razarudin on social media, whether in his official capacity as IGP or his personal capacity. This included statements made in writing, orally, through videos, or via online platforms and messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. The court was originally scheduled to hear contempt of court proceedings initiated by Razarudin against the blogger, but both parties were advised to seek a resolution, which led to Wan Muhammad Azri's apology and subsequent purging of the contempt. On December 26 last year, Razarudin filed a RM3 million lawsuit against Papagomo for alleged defamation, which also involved the name of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama
