Fundraising Stories

Every year, countless makeup and skincare products sit unused in drawers, cabinets, and beauty bags. While some are eventually thrown away, many of these items could make a meaningful difference to our charity. A North West based Influencer and model Lizzy Turner has...

Last year, we shared the story of John Nicholson, who set out to celebrate the life of his brother Bill by visiting all 55 cities of England. His plan was simple but deeply meaningful: travel by train, raise a glass to Bill in a Nicholson pub, or light a candle in...

Despite a foot injury that disrupted her training six weeks before the marathon — and began causing pain before mile 13 — Helen Chalton still completed the London Marathon in 5 hours and 37 minutes. Reflecting on the race, she said, “I didn’t push things and just...

Hartlepool triathlon runner Helen Chalton will be celebrating her 54th birthday by taking on the London Marathon this Sunday. It’s only the second time she has applied, and she’s delighted to have secured a place. Helen is a keen runner and has taken part in numerous...

An electrical wholesale business that raised an incredible £12,500 for LMRUK on a golf day has been named our Corporate Fundraiser of the Year! Moss Electrical Co Ltd welcomed more than 100 golfers, including staff members, customers and friends, to the annual event...

Teenager Leo Palmer, who rode his bicycle nearly 300 miles from Lancaster to London to raise almost £4,000 for LMRUK has been named our Individual Fundraiser of the Year! The caring sports fan undertook the bicycling marathon in support of his grandmother, Sandra...

We were thrilled to recognise members of a gym in Speke for donating a whopping 5,500kg of clothing through our donation scheme! David Lloyd Gym has raised more than £4,800 for LMRUK through their donations, many of which were top-quality pre-loved fashion items and...

A Cardiff runner whose training partner was diagnosed with a form of blood cancer earlier this year has raised more than £650 for LMRUK by running the city’s Half Marathon. Quantity surveyor Gareth Harris, 62, completed the Cardiff Half Marathon in just two hours and...

An electrical wholesale business has raised an incredible £12,500 for our charity after a close friend of the Managing Director was diagnosed with Myeloma. More than 100 golfers, including staff members from Moss Electrical Co Ltd and many of their clients and...

We’re thrilled to have honoured staff and members at 3-1-5 Health Club in Lancaster  with a special Business Impact Award, after they helped us to raise almost £6,000 through clothing donations! The club installed one of our distinctive red clothing banks outside its...