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Amy Martin during treatment for breast cancer and recently with her family

Amy tackles huge challenge to thank FORCE

Twelve months ago, Amy Martin could barely run at all after a tough regime of cancer treatment.

But on Sunday May 24, she’ll be one of 440 people lining up as part of Team FORCE at Exeter’s Great West Run.

Amy aims to raise £1,000 for FORCE Cancer Charity to say thank you for all the support she has received from them since a diagnosis of breast cancer in late 2023.

She has signed up for the 10k — the 13.1 mile half marathon option wasn’t on the cards — and admits: “I will be walk-running, but I will finish it because I am a bit stubborn and — let’s be real— I’ve...

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WESC Foundation's result at Sandy Park

More than 40 staff, supporters and learners at WESC Foundation collected £1439 at Sandy Park on Saturday, when Exeter Chiefs played against London Welsh, winning 74/19 to storm into second place in the Premiership.

WESC Foundation was founded in 1838 and is based on the Topsham Road in Exeter. The charity is dedicated to sharing knowledge, expertise and technologies through effective partnerships and transforming the lives of those affected by visual impairment.

The local worthy cause is one of the 19 designated charities who benefit from the Chiefs Exeter Foundation. The...

Stan continues to hit the right note

This year marks a significant milestone for FORCE Cancer Charity and its association with one of the most popular musical icons in the Exeter area.

The Stan Hacking Concert Band is preparing for its 15th performance in aid of the charity and has already raised more than £12,000.

They will be on stage at St Peter’s School in Quarry Lane on Sunday March 22. Tickets are available from the FORCE Cancer Support Centre in the grounds of the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital or by contacting Jackie Turner (01392 465462 or stanhackingband@hotmail.co.uk ).

The band plays...

Devon Homes to boost charity's funds

A South West charity is set to get a boost of £10,000 thanks to a regional property developer.

Devon-based Devonshire Homes has adopted Hospiscare as its charity of the year, and has pledged to raise the cash through a range of initiatives.

Hospiscare provides care and support for patients and their families living with a terminal illness and has centres in Exeter, Mid Devon and East Devon. All of its services are free and the charity needs to raise over £5m each year to continue to care for the 2000 patients who use its services.

Richard Cousins, Corporate...

Princess Royal applauds charity efforts

Charity champions at Mecca Exeter are celebrating after being invited to a celebration event, in the presence of HRH The Princess Royal, to celebrate their fundraising success for the charity Carers Trust.

The event being held at The Royal Horseguards Hotel on Wednesday 11thMarch, will celebrate the whopping £500,000 raised for the charity in the last year.

The partnership between the charity and The Rank Group Plc, which owns Mecca and Grosvenor Casinos, began in February 2014 and saw the North Street club take part in a host of different activities to raise much-needed...

New chairman of Lord’s Taverners

David Kirk, partner at Exeter based Accountancy firm Kirk Hills and owner of Kirks Insolvency, a specialist business rescue and recovery firm, has been named as the new Chairman for the Devon and Cornwall Lord’s Taverners.

David’s appointment comes as Simon Harding, a Partner at Stephens Scown, retires from the position but who will remain on the Committee. The Charity is the UK’s leading youth cricket and disability sports charity, providing opportunities to disadvantaged and disabled young people in sport. With their roots being with cricket, they also enjoy relationships with a...

Devon’s Crealy supports charity Rug-a-thon

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is supporting a charity game of tag rugby which 15 year old organiser, Daniel, hopes will last more than 24 hours. Daniel, who attends Uffculme School, has a passion for sport, plays for Cullompton RFC U15's and is also an Army Cadet.

The 7-a-side Rug-a-thon will raise money for Help for Heroes, a charity Daniel has wanted to support from a young age. Daniel is looking for people of all ages and abilities to support the event at Uffculme School on Friday 20th March from 5pm through to the evening of Saturday 21st March.

Over 18’s are...

Quiz raises funds for horse simulator appeal

The ‘BEST Charity Pub Quiz’ hosted by the WESC Foundation at the School Hall at their Topsham Road site, attracted over 100 entrants from the local business community.

Sponsored by Thomas Westcott, the event was part of a focused fundraising campaign to raise much needed funds for a new mechanical horse and riding sessions for disabled learners.

A number of professionals and organisations from Exeter competed to win the title of the ‘Top Team’ which was won by ‘Shaun’s Big Night Out’ from NHS Devon Partnership Trust.

The real winners on the night, however, was the...

Dawdling Dads prepare for FUGBY12

Pints in hand - The Dawdling Dads might not look busy but really they’re hard at work in their Silverton local planning their fundraising for a charity walk.

The group of new dads are taking part in the 12k Hospiscare FUGBY12 men’s walk on Saturday March 21.

Group organiser Richard Osborne said: “It's not the most arduous of challenges it's true, but it's an important charity nevertheless, and local to us here.

"My partner’s uncle recently passed away, and at the end of his life he was in a lot of pain, but luckily there were people there to support him and be with...

Win a barrow-full for charity!

Otter Nurseries is holding a wheelbarrow raffle on Mothering Sunday to raise funds for Charity of the Year, ELF.

Tickets for the raffle cost £1 and will be available to buy at the garden centre near Ottery St Mary all day on March 15.

The lucky winner will not only receive the contents, worth over £150, but also the wheelbarrow itself, bringing the total value of the prize to around £250.

The charity ELF supports families affected by blood disorders and cancers across the South West, and is currently fundraising for a new family suite at RD&E.

Students from Exeter’s twin city visit YMCA

YMCA Exeter were excited to welcome a group of 26 French Health and Social Care students on Tuesday, who had made the 366 mile journey from Exeter’s twin city, Rennes, to visit the charities Supported Housing Project.

Statistics from French campaign group “Les morts de la rue”, show that one homeless person dies every 20 hours in France, hence the purpose of the visit for the students was to find out more about the work of YMCA Exeter and understand how the challenge of homelessness is tackled in the U.K.

Group Leader, Aude Leclerc, revealed why a visit to YMCA Exeter was...

Charities

Amy tackles huge challenge to thank FORCE

WESC Foundation's result at Sandy Park

Stan continues to hit the right note

Devon Homes to boost charity's funds

Princess Royal applauds charity efforts

New chairman of Lord’s Taverners

Devon’s Crealy supports charity Rug-a-thon

Quiz raises funds for horse simulator appeal

Dawdling Dads prepare for FUGBY12

Win a barrow-full for charity!

Students from Exeter’s twin city visit YMCA

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