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Emily had 12 inches of luscious long locks cut off in order to make a wig for a child undergoing chemotherapy. See how you can support her
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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100 per cent of the funds raised from the fair will stay on the Island, directly supporting Age UK Isle of Wight’s Good Neighbour Scheme to continue to provide vital companionship to those with no one to turn to
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You can visit the Wildheart Trust and make donation to enter rather than the usual entrance fee on these two dates in December
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BanktheFood is a free charity-run App, run solely by volunteers, that enables users to find and connect with local foodbanks. It sends a push notification of the most needed items every time the foodbank runs low on essentials
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Christmas shoeboxes heading to Ukraine to help alleviate some of the worst deprivations for soldiers
The bitter Ukraine winters are renowned for their long periods below freezing and biting winds, so the contents should help alleviate some of the worst deprivations which the Ukraine soldiers must, of necessity, endure in order to secure their country
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This year The Wave Project are looking to raise a total of £88,000. In order to access the £44,000 they have in the matching pot, we need to raise £44,000 in online donations
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Due to the severity of her injuries, the air ambulance and coastguard were called to provide critical care and transport her to the region’s major trauma unit, University Hospital Southampton
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The Chief Officer said, “As we are spending the entire month in Falmouth away from families and friends, this is the perfect opportunity for us all to take part in Movember, growing dodgy and questionable facial hair, all in the name of a good cause"
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13 miles in stilettos was not a big enough challenge for Peter May, he decided to double it last week and walked a whopping 26 miles in high heels
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Lisa says, "I count my blessings every day that I can give something back to the Isle of Wight community by helping and supporting local charities"
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Register today to take part in the Powder Run or take your family and friends along to the fun day
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The annual event supports a different charity each year, and this year saw proceeds being raised in aid of Dementia UK Admiral Nurses Isle of Wight
