People from the York area are constantly taking on challenges, and making personal sacrifices, to raise funds for charities and good causes. Find out who is doing what, and how you can support them...

Mods and rockers unite for veterans

The former Lord Mayor of York, Coun Keith Hyman, right, with Ken Smith of the Normandy Veterans Association, the Sherrif of York and members of York Inset Scooter Club at the cheque presentation at the Walnut Tree

7:48am Friday 24th May 2013

It was back to the Sixties at the Walnut Tree, in Heworth, when York Inset Scooter Club presented a cheque for £350 to the York Branch of the Normandy Veterans Association.

Selby father prepares for 69-mile race

Nicholas Dale's son, Samuel

9:25am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A SELBY father is also preparing to take up The Wall’s 24-hour challenge to help fund research into his son’s genetic condition.

Charity woman shows off her new tattoo

Emma Milligan displays her new bicycle tattoo

9:12am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A WOMAN from York who agreed to be tattooed for charity with a design chosen at random has gone under the needle.

Adventurers wanted for charity challenges

8:08am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Thrill-seekers are being invited to sign up for one of two adventurous treks to raise money for charity.

Keep Your Pet fundraising music night at the Post Office Club

12:58pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

KEEP Your Pet, a service set up for York pet owners by Age UK and the RSPCA, is holding a fundraising music night on Thursday, May 30, at the Post Office Club, Marygate, York.

Teenager's 500-mile ride will help Borneo conservation trip

8:19am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A TEENAGER from North Yorkshire is preparing to spend his half term holiday cycling 500 miles to raise money for a conservation trip to Borneo.

Heart attack man’s skydive challenge

Heart attack victim Robert Gray who is planning a skydive to raise money for the British Heart Foundation

9:54am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Nine weeks ago he almost died, now Robert Gray is going to jump out of a plane to raise money for the charity which helped to save his life.

York band gearing up to support 65 years of Marie Curie Nursing

Members of the dance band “Traces”, Tracey Richards and John Fletcher, joined Marie Curie Cancer Care volunteers Francesca Pearson and Fiona Pearson to promote the Sparkling Star Sapphire Ball at York Racecourse

9:38am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

SIX-piece York based band, Traces are gearing up to support 65 years of Marie Curie Nursing when they entertain guests attending a special anniversary ball at York Racecourse.

Big band theme of concert for pets

9:23am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A charity music night is to be held in York to raise funds for a scheme which helps older and vulnerable people look after their pets during times of medical or other emergency.

Asbestos group benefits from ball

At the ball for Mesothelioma UK are, from left, Fran Milner, Howard Bonnett and Amanda Miller

9:14am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

TWO women from the Selby area whose fathers have been stricken by the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma have raised £7,500 to help fund a vital charity.

Macmillan Charity Race Day to be held at York Racecourse next month

Guests Karen Morgan, Monique Oakley, Nicola Maasdam and John and Lisa Mowforth with Macmillan events manager Lucy Robertson and organiser Tricia Sherriff, admire a dress from Kenzi of York. Lucy and Tricia are wearing hats by Jane-Ann Millinery

8:02am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

PEOPLE from around Yorkshire who have been touched by cancer gathered in York ahead of the annual Macmillan Charity Race Day.

Hundreds walk through York in aid of Crohn’s And Colitis charity

The walkers start the Crohn’s and Colitis UK York walk, which began in the Museum Gardens

7:44am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

ALMOST 400 people from all over the country walked through York to raise funds for the charity Crohn’s And Colitis UK.

Selby dancers in charity jive night

9:50am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

FUNDRAISERS from a Selby-based dance group have handed over a cheque for £245 to their chosen charity.

Rock’n’roll coffee bar in aid of Alzheimer’s Society

Preparing for the Alzheimer’s Society tea party are, from left, fundraiser Julie Lee with Tony Neal and his wife, Jenny, and Hudda Morgan from event sponsors Harrowells Solicitors

10:40am Monday 20th May 2013

A pop-up vintage rock’n’roll coffee bar is being organised by the Alzheimer’s Society in York as part of Dementia Awareness Week.

Teenager's bungee jump to raise money for transplant unit

Megan Guest prepares for her bungee jump

9:18am Saturday 18th May 2013

A BRAVE youngster will climb 210 steps and jump off a bridge 160 feet high tomorrow to celebrate her 14th birthday and raise money for the transplant unit at Leeds General Infirmary.

Mum-of-two walking tall for York Hospital garden project

Sally Deakin, centre, whose daughter Louise, left, and sister Kathryn Hough are taking part in the Nidderdale Walk

7:47am Saturday 18th May 2013

THE family of a mum-of-two who has undergone treatment for cancer three times is fundraising to create a new courtyard and garden area for York Hospital patients.

Motorcycle open day to aid hospital's garden project

York Teaching Hospital Charity fundraising manager Lucy Lowthian tries out a bike for size ahead of the open day, with, from left, Alan Ryan, Martin Dixon, Phil Hendry and Kevin Strickland, all of Jax Motorcycles in James Street

7:32am Saturday 18th May 2013

A motorcycle dealership and service centre in York is looking to vroom and bloom tomorrow.

Bramham Challenge Run to aid The Fire Fighters Charity

10:42am Saturday 18th May 2013

VOLUNTEERS are being encouraged to negotiate the 24 jumps of Bramham International Horse Trials famous cross-country course in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity.

Charity challenge is icing on the cake for building society staff

Holding a cake stall at the Skipton Building Society, York, for the great escape challenge are, from left, Sandra Winterburn, Rachel Redpath, Gemma Curry, Stella Timmins, Debbie Taylor and manager Jason Dale, front

8:21am Friday 17th May 2013

A group of staff at the Skipton Building Society are preparing to make a great escape to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Lawyer hopes to double Yorkshire Dales charity cash

8:16am Thursday 16th May 2013

A SOLICITOR who aims to walk 100 km in 30 hours has raised £1,600 for charity – but hopes to double that by the time he sets out on his marathon trek.

Hospital’s National Railway Museum ball promises plenty of sparkle

8:52am Wednesday 15th May 2013

ONLY five tables are left for this year’s Star Ball to raise funds for York Hospital’s charity.

Golfers’ donations to charity

8:56am Tuesday 14th May 2013

FOUR charities are to receive donations of £2,242 each after members of committees at the now closed Allerthorpe Park Golf Club, near Pocklington, met to decide on the appropriate use of remaining funds.

12-year old girl donates prize to York’s St Leonard’s Hospice

Ruby Ewing

8:58am Monday 13th May 2013

A three-foot Easter Egg designed by a 12-year old York girl and made as her prize is being donated to York’s St Leonard’s Hospice.

Curry night raises £1,600

9:26am Monday 13th May 2013

MORE than £1,600 has been raised following a fundraising curry night hosted by the chairman of Ryedale District Council.

Stolen £4,000 musical instrument recovered

9:00am Monday 13th May 2013

A MUSICIAN has been reunited with a rare bouzouki instrument, which was stolen near York in a £10,000 haul.

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