Comedian embarks on a 290 mile triathlon from Paris to London in aid of Sport Relief
John Bishop has started his week of hell this morning in Paris.
Liverpool’s comic legend hopes to complete his punishing trip in five days combining a cycle dash across France, rowing across the channel and then running to London.
Bishop, a popular circuit comedian and star of TV shows like John Bishop’s Britain, hopes to cycle the 185 miles to Calais today (27/2) in a single day followed by rowing the English Channel the following day. The last stage across Southern England will involve the equivalent of running three marathons in three days.
The fundraising event which the comedian has been describing as his 'week of hell' was only made possible at the last minute when Bishop was granted permission by the French authorities. An initial request to row across the channel from the French coast was turned down…
Last week the fundraiser was refused permission but Bishop and his group of celebrity rower pals that include TV presenter Davina McCall, Olympic champion Denise Lewis and England cricketing legend Freddie Flintoff appealed against the decision. Much to the delight of the team yesterday it was announced the Admiral of Cherbourg had granted the request, taking into account the humanitarian aims of the charity challenge.
The comedian known for his entertaining stories about family life is raising money for vaccination programmes for children in Africa… Bishop recently visited Sierra Leone and saw the terrible effects that preventable diseases have on children in Africa.
His efforts are also drawing attention to how very small sums of money can save the lives of children in Africa. Just a few pounds can provide immunisation for a child against five potentially deadly diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B and haemophilus, the latter which can cause meningitis and pneumonia…
Sport Relief points out that almost two million children each year in Africa die from diseases that can be prevented by simple vaccines, facts that are leading to a great effort by international agencies to step up commitments to global vaccination programmes.
As part of his challenge Bishop has already complained about the traffic in Paris... And the comedian has already suffered one accident already falling off his bike at traffic lights in Paris, although he has recovered to continue.
The comic set off at 8.35 am this morning on his bicycle from the Eiffel Tower…
Bishop hopes to raise enough money to pay for vaccinations for 250,000 children in Africa safeguarding them against the five deadly diseases mentioned, and also support charities in the UK.
Read more Xperedon Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
Monday, February 27, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Norwegian People's Aid
CountryNorway
Category
Humanitarian Aid
Charity Mission Statement
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We support people in their struggle for more power and influence over their own lives and in the development of their societies.
We support people in their struggle for more power and influence over their own lives and in the development of their societies.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
VALENTINE: Charity events
Lots of Valentine fundraising events to choose from
Roses are red, violets are blue, and we think you will agree there's a charity fundraising event for you...
For Valentine's Day there are an unprecedented amount of charity fundraising events to choose from this year. There must be a charity event out there for you somewhere in your local area this week…
So why not get out and about and have some fun and support a local good cause or even an event supporting a national or international charity?
One of the more unusual has to be the Christian Aid fundraiser in Exeter at St Thomas the Apostle Church… To raise funds for Christian Aid's anti-poverty campaigns you can abseil 80ft down this large historic church!
Fundraisers are invited to take on the challenge solo or with their partner, either way really get the pulses racing by soaring down this amazing sandstone building… This could be the perfect opportunity on February 14 to show your partner your romantic qualities!
Other events around the country include a Valentines charity ball in Bristol at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Friday February 17 in aid of St Peter's Hospice and the African-Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, featuring music from the Substitute Supremes.
On February 14 the Rotherham Hospital Charity Valentine's Day cake day in the Rooftop Restaurant offers tasty treats in aid of charity...
There's also a Valentine's Day fundraiser at the Groundlings Theatre in Portsea supporting the tropical storm Washi appeal. The event Love Mindano on February 14 features music and arts from the Portsmouth and Southsea area.
For those seeking humour in the Brighton area to warm you up this Valentine's Day, the Charity Chuckle event featuring Rich Perry, Lee Hume and others on February 14 at the Latest Music Bar is raising money for SPIN, the Single Parent Information Network.
Valentine fundraisers offer a perfect opportunity for charities to raise funds each year especially with themed, novelty events as well as selling distinctive goods... as well as auctions, novelty items, raffles and more...
There's still time to enjoy a Valentine's Day event this week for charity or even host your own Valentine's event if you want to raise funds for your local charity... Why not get creative and come up with a Valentine's charity event with a difference?
Read more Xperedon Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
Roses are red, violets are blue, and we think you will agree there's a charity fundraising event for you...
For Valentine's Day there are an unprecedented amount of charity fundraising events to choose from this year. There must be a charity event out there for you somewhere in your local area this week…
So why not get out and about and have some fun and support a local good cause or even an event supporting a national or international charity?
One of the more unusual has to be the Christian Aid fundraiser in Exeter at St Thomas the Apostle Church… To raise funds for Christian Aid's anti-poverty campaigns you can abseil 80ft down this large historic church!
Fundraisers are invited to take on the challenge solo or with their partner, either way really get the pulses racing by soaring down this amazing sandstone building… This could be the perfect opportunity on February 14 to show your partner your romantic qualities!
Other events around the country include a Valentines charity ball in Bristol at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Friday February 17 in aid of St Peter's Hospice and the African-Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, featuring music from the Substitute Supremes.
On February 14 the Rotherham Hospital Charity Valentine's Day cake day in the Rooftop Restaurant offers tasty treats in aid of charity...
There's also a Valentine's Day fundraiser at the Groundlings Theatre in Portsea supporting the tropical storm Washi appeal. The event Love Mindano on February 14 features music and arts from the Portsmouth and Southsea area.
For those seeking humour in the Brighton area to warm you up this Valentine's Day, the Charity Chuckle event featuring Rich Perry, Lee Hume and others on February 14 at the Latest Music Bar is raising money for SPIN, the Single Parent Information Network.
Valentine fundraisers offer a perfect opportunity for charities to raise funds each year especially with themed, novelty events as well as selling distinctive goods... as well as auctions, novelty items, raffles and more...
There's still time to enjoy a Valentine's Day event this week for charity or even host your own Valentine's event if you want to raise funds for your local charity... Why not get creative and come up with a Valentine's charity event with a difference?
Read more Xperedon Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Charity Spotlight: Foundation Maisha
CountryBelgium
Category
Research/Dev
Charity Mission Statement
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To help the Congolese youngsters to find a decent job.
To help the Congolese youngsters to find a decent job.
To donate and read the full charity profile, click here
Monday, February 6, 2012
PENELOPE CRUZ: Anti-fur campaign
Acclaimed Spanish actress says no to fur on eve of New York Fashion Week
Penelope Cruz is partnering with PETA, the animal welfare charity, to pile pressure on the fashion industry to join her and boycott fur...
With New York Fashion Week getting set to get underway (February 9-16) PETA US has launched a new anti-fur advert featuring Penelope Cruz, the celebrated actress and fashion icon.
PETA US is running a 70ft billboard in New York for fashion week that stars the Oscar-winning actress and includes the slogan: Give Fur the Cold Shoulder.
PETA's campaign will continue in London and Milan.
Cruz is the latest female fashion icon to become vocal about the distasteful process of using real fur in fashion. Other women speaking out on this subject have included Michelle Obama, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Twiggy, Kelly Osbourne, Pink, Pamela Anderson, Eva Mendez and others.
Designers such as Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood and Tommy Hilfiger have also taken the fur-free pledge in line with the modern fashion view that sees animal cruelty as the antithesis of elegance and style.
Animal rights charities have long campaigned against fur in fashion on account of the suffering animals must endure to create the fur trims and materials used in a range of garments. But despite fur becoming increasingly such an offensive faux pas in enlightened quarters, PETA says millions of animals continue to suffer cruelly each year, including some which are skinned alive for their fur.
The range of animals that are exploited for fur is numerous and includes foxes, minks, rabbits, and even dogs and cats…
PETA has been one of the leading charities drawing attention to the abhorrence of the fur trade that uses such animals for fashion, especially the horror of fur farming. It says eighty-five per cent of the fur industry's skins come from animals raised on fur factory farms, where animals are cramped for their entire lives in wire cages, only to be killed for their fur. Animals are also trapped in the wild for some fur clothing products, a practice which is also inhumane, ensuring they often suffer horribly for days before being killed.
PETA's current campaigning involves asking animal lovers to pledge support and let the fashion industry and others who profit from cruelty to animals know it is totally unacceptable. In doing so, they will be joining Penelope Cruz and many other public figures, famous for their fashionable attire, who are increasingly saying no to fur in fashion.
At the end of the day a stop to the consumer demand of such products globally has the power to halt the cruelty to these animals in the name of fur for good...
Read more Xperedon Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
Penelope Cruz is partnering with PETA, the animal welfare charity, to pile pressure on the fashion industry to join her and boycott fur...
With New York Fashion Week getting set to get underway (February 9-16) PETA US has launched a new anti-fur advert featuring Penelope Cruz, the celebrated actress and fashion icon.
PETA US is running a 70ft billboard in New York for fashion week that stars the Oscar-winning actress and includes the slogan: Give Fur the Cold Shoulder.
PETA's campaign will continue in London and Milan.
Cruz is the latest female fashion icon to become vocal about the distasteful process of using real fur in fashion. Other women speaking out on this subject have included Michelle Obama, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Twiggy, Kelly Osbourne, Pink, Pamela Anderson, Eva Mendez and others.
Designers such as Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood and Tommy Hilfiger have also taken the fur-free pledge in line with the modern fashion view that sees animal cruelty as the antithesis of elegance and style.
Animal rights charities have long campaigned against fur in fashion on account of the suffering animals must endure to create the fur trims and materials used in a range of garments. But despite fur becoming increasingly such an offensive faux pas in enlightened quarters, PETA says millions of animals continue to suffer cruelly each year, including some which are skinned alive for their fur.
The range of animals that are exploited for fur is numerous and includes foxes, minks, rabbits, and even dogs and cats…
PETA has been one of the leading charities drawing attention to the abhorrence of the fur trade that uses such animals for fashion, especially the horror of fur farming. It says eighty-five per cent of the fur industry's skins come from animals raised on fur factory farms, where animals are cramped for their entire lives in wire cages, only to be killed for their fur. Animals are also trapped in the wild for some fur clothing products, a practice which is also inhumane, ensuring they often suffer horribly for days before being killed.
PETA's current campaigning involves asking animal lovers to pledge support and let the fashion industry and others who profit from cruelty to animals know it is totally unacceptable. In doing so, they will be joining Penelope Cruz and many other public figures, famous for their fashionable attire, who are increasingly saying no to fur in fashion.
At the end of the day a stop to the consumer demand of such products globally has the power to halt the cruelty to these animals in the name of fur for good...
Read more Xperedon Charity News at: http://www.xperedon.com/charity_news
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