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A man with strong links with the Isle of Wight is planning to take part in the London Marathon to raise funds for the £1-million Cowes RNLI lifeboat station appeal.
Charity
People of the Isle of Wight are incredibly charitable, perhaps it because of the strong community spirit. A week doesn’t go by without several features about Islanders trying to raise awareness or money for a charity.
They try all sorts of crazy challenges that capture the interest of others and help the cause. If you have some charitable news to share, get in touch.
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YMCA in Shanklin will be offering three activities you can get involved with for Sports Relief in March.
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Newchurch Male Voice Choir hold concert in aid of Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat (their chosen charity for 2012).
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Your chance to buy a mosaic square and support Freshwater Independent Lifeboat
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Christine Ward is planning to trek 26 miles and 4,200 metres high along the Inca Trail in Peru to raise £3,500 for charity Cash For Kids.
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Well done to the 50 Island businesses who have signed up to YMCA Children's Bereavement Service (YCBS) community collection box scheme.
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If you're planning to take part in the 2012 Bupa London Marathon, why not run with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance? They have 14 places left.
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Lots going on today in support of Go Orange Day, what are you up to?
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Volunteer group provides a wholesome meal and a hot drink and also offers a signposting service for support and advice for those in need.
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18 year old Nathan McGinty is frantically growing his hair, so he can have it all cut off in May and donate it to a charity that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair after cancer treatment.
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A lifeline is being offered to small community and voluntary groups on the Island, with funding being made available to help them survive in the current economic climate.
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New programme of Memory Mornings with Independent Arts aims to gather memories over the year to culminate in an exhibition as part of their 25th anniversary.
