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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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Shape up for charity's Resolution Run

Many New Year resolutions focus on personal improvements like quitting smoking, eating healthier or joining a gym. But too often these fail by the end of January.

That’s why the Stroke Association is encouraging people to make a pledge which lasts by signing up to a 5k, 10k or 15k Resolution Run on Sunday 23 March at Escot Park, Devon. This is one of 19 Resolution Runs taking place across the UK. These fun events provide the perfect motivation to get back in shape before the summer and support a vital cause.

Annabel Jones was 22 when she had a stroke. She explained:...

Everys announce chosen charity

Everys Solicitors will be backing School in a Bag at the firm’s chosen charity for the next two years. Having already raised money for the charity by cycling between Everys’ Devon and Somerset branches in July this year, the firm has now dedicated its fundraising efforts to School in the Bag for 2014 and 2015.

School in a Bag helps poor, orphaned, vulnerable and disaster-affected children throughout the world. It is part of the Piers Simon Appeal that makes financial contributions to the victims of disasters. Piers Simon was killed in the 2004 Boxing Day Indian Ocean tsunami and...

Hospiscare seeks volunteers to cheer on rugby lads

Local charity Hospiscare is appealing for volunteers to help out at the 2014 Men’s Walk in exchange for a pint, pasty and day of fun.

Hundreds of men have already signed up to take part in the rugby day out taking place on March 15.

The 10k walk, sponsored by Wilkinson Grant & Co, will lead the men from the Exeter Chiefs’ home ground, Sandy Park, onto a route going through Ludwell Valley Park before heading back to the finish line.

Hospiscare is now appealing for people to sign up to volunteer on the day, offering essential support at the event from marshalling...

Charity volunteers clock up 26,000 hours

Wildlife charity volunteers have given more hours than ever before.

Volunteers at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park and Living Coasts in Torquay gave more than 26,000 hours during 2013 - equivalent to nearly 3 whole years, 155 weeks or more than 1,000 full days.

For the year ending in October 2013, 166 volunteers gave 26,074.5 hours – 1,932.25 more than in 2012.

Volunteer Coordinator Neil Thomas-Childs is full of praise for all the volunteers at both sites: “The support from our volunteers is very much appreciated as, without their time and dedication, much of what...

Neighbours are good friends of Hospiscare

Neighbouring businesses in Marsh Barton met at the Hospiscare Enterprise Centre (HEC) on January 14 for a cheque presentation after supporting the local charity’s 12 Days of Christmas campaign.

The 12 Days of Christmas saw eight businesses, from units surrounding the HEC on Trusham Road, come together to raise money for the charity on a chosen date between December 13 and 24. The businesses were asked to raise money in any way they chose from raffling a hamper to holding a mufti day or just by making a donation to Hospiscare. More than £900 was raised for the campaign, which not...

Friends take on the Channel Swim in local pool

Two friends from Exeter, Suzanne Lovelace and Sadie Evans, landlady at The Royal Oak, St Thomas, are taking on the ‘Channel Challenge’ throughout February to raise money for local charity, Hospiscare.

The English Channel stretches 21 miles between Dover and Calais and the friends will be swimming the equivalent distance at local pool The Riverside, covering 1,408 lengths each.

Suzanne and Sadie, who met whilst swimming at The Riverside, struck up a friendship and when Suzanne asked Sadie if she wanted to join her challenge, she couldn’t say no.

Suzanne decided she...

Crisp CPD Announce Hospiscare Support

An Exeter-based business has announced that Hospiscare will be their charity of year for 2014.

Management training and coaching business, Crisp Professional Development (CPD), recently announced their partnership with the charity, donating £5 to Hospiscare for every person booked onto an open course in 2014. Managing Director Shaun Durham said the CPD team is looking forward to supporting a local charity that does such valuable work within the community.

He said: “We are very pleased to have chosen Hospiscare for our charity of the year for 2014. As a local charity...

Find your soulmate this Valentines day

Find your soul mate this Valentine’s Day at Exeter Axhayes!!!

We have lots of adorable cats and kittens looking for love! Come along to meet them at our Valentine’s Coffee morning.

It will be held from 11am on Saturday 15 February at the Centre. Please come along and enjoy a cup of coffee and a Valentine's themed cakes.

We'd love volunteers to come and help. Bakers to bake their yummy cakes, and everyone else to come and support us! Please call 01395 232377 for more details or to put your name on our list of helpers. Or join us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/...

Basepoint Exeter presents cheque for over £2600 to local charity Balloons

Local fundraising efforts have been rewarded by Basepoint Exeter with a cheque for £2663 in match-funding. The money was raised for Balloons throughout November and December 2013, at local events including a Christmas Craft Fair, Charity Auction and a Bikers fundraising evening.

Balloons is a charity that provides support for children, young people and families, before an expected death or following the death of someone significant in their lives.

Basepoint Exeter Centre Manager, John Ashment, comments: “We are thrilled to be able to present this cheque to Balloons. It is...

Princesshay and WESC raise more than £30,000

The partnership between Princesshay and Exeter-based charity WESC Foundation has raised in excess of £30,000 in just 12 months.

WESC Foundation, located on Topsham Road, provides specialist care, education and therapy to children and young people with visual impairment and complex needs. More than 100 children and young people attend WESC daily, weekly or all year round from all over the UK. The partnership with Princesshay began in January 2013. Since then, WESC Foundation has been actively fundraising and raising the awareness as well as building strong relationships with the...

Charities

Amy tackles huge challenge to thank FORCE

Shape up for charity's Resolution Run

Everys announce chosen charity

Hospiscare seeks volunteers to cheer on rugby lads

Charity volunteers clock up 26,000 hours

Neighbours are good friends of Hospiscare

Friends take on the Channel Swim in local pool

Crisp CPD Announce Hospiscare Support

Find your soulmate this Valentines day

Basepoint Exeter presents cheque for over £2600 to local charity Balloons

Princesshay and WESC raise more than £30,000

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