Fundraising Collection (page 9)

London Marathon 1981, Sponsored by Gillette, Sunday 29th March 1981

London Marathon 1982, Sponsored by Gillette, Sunday 9th May 1982

Colin Gregg of the Yellow Brick Road. 28th October 1995

Running for young lives! Colin Gregg, head of Kings School, the Chronicles Alison Blair, Tyne Tees TVs Bill Steel and Wincey Willis and Alan Craft, the RVI consultant who treats children with cancer

A cheque for more than £150, 000 raised by 10, 000 entrants in the Child Cancer Run
A cheque for more than £ 150, 000 raised by 10, 000 entrants in the Child Cancer Run, sponsored by Greggs the bakers, was presented to the childrens cancer unit at Newcastle RVI

Colin Gregg, administrator to the Yellow Brick Road Charity. 22nd June 1995

Charity fun runners were the toast of the hospital as they handed over a cheque for more than £ 130, 000. The cash was generated at the annual childrens cancer run, which attracted 7

Operation Heartbeat, the Evening Chronicle centenary appeal to help finance heart transplants and research at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle is better off to the tune of 580

The Big Red Bike Ride passes through Middlesbrough. The ride, which began in Liverpool on 24th June is a national fundraising scheme sponsored by the Communist Party

Celebrities, including Andrew Sachs, taking part in a special Celebrity Lunch being held at Coconut Grove in aid of Capital Radios Help A London Child Appeal. 23rd May 1982

Paignton mile of pennies for the Spitfire Fund in October 1940

A tall story, Green-fingered Beaumont Park youngsters Paul and Lisa Askham did blooming well for the half a million pound Examiner Bodyscanner Appeal

A model prior to a charity gala Pierre Cardin is giving at the Commonwealth Institute, London. 23rd February 1966

Models in preparation for a charity gala Pierre Cardin is giving at the Commonwealth Institute, London. Model, Hiroko Matsumoto, pictured on the right. 23rd February 1966

French couturier, Pierre Cardin, at rehearsals for a charity gala he is giving at the Commonwealth Institute, London. 23rd February 1966

A model at rehearsals for a charity gala Pierre Cardin is giving at the Commonwealth Institute, London. 23rd February 1966

Billy Connolly, Charity Walk, Scotstoun, Glasgow, Scotland, 9th June 1982

Chris young, who has walked to India and back for the charity Help The Aged. Pictured with Scottish singer Moira Anderson in her dressing room at the London Palladium. 24th September 1970

Actor Rupert Davies at the Regent Show Business Car Club Motoring Garden Party. In aid of the National Society for Mentally Handicapped Children. Beaulieu, Hants. 11th April 1965

Paul Daniels, magician, opens the charity race day at Redcar, Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, England, 27th August 1995

Charity race day at Redcar, Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, England, 27th August 1995

UB40 helping to promote the Childrens Hospice charity appeal. Pictured with an Austin Rover car which was donated by Austin Rover. A team of drivers will take the car all around the area

UB40 helping to promote the Childrens Hospice charity appeal. 16th April 1986

Star comedians Cannon and Ball headed the line-up in a special concert which raised more than £ 2, 000 to send a five-year-old cancer sufferer on a dream holiday

Gentle giant Geoff Capes, the strongest man in the world, came to Huddersfield today to give a big lift to handicapped children at Holly Bank School

Terry Wogan, BBC Children in Need 1987. 28th November 1987

Sue Cook and Terry Wogan, BBC Children in Need 1987. 28th November 1987

Tony Robinson, BBC Children in Need 1987. 28th November 1987

Tony Robinson and Gilly Coman, BBC Children in Need 1987. 28th November 1987

Welsh singerTom Jones visited Corley Residential Schools garden fete in Coventry and was presented with a silver tankard. The money raised at the fete will go to building a swimming pool at

Dior models, pictured at reception, Westbury Hotel, London, 11th November 1958. They are in London with Yves Saint Laurent, who will be showcasing his collection at Blenheim Palace

Machinist Kath Northam hands over a cheque for £455 to the Teesside Hospice Care
Machinist Kath Northam hands over a cheque for £ 455 to the Teesside Hospice Care Foundation, raised by staff at the Lyons Tetley Teabag factory, Eaglescliffe. 23rd December 1981

Workers at the Dewhirst shirt factory, Dormanstown, hand over £; 800 to Lowfields Special School, South Bank, which had all its video and computer equipment stolen during a recent break in

We ve got a lot of bottle... Scouts, Guides and Brownies man the bottle stall at Paddock Scout groups Christmas fair. It included a Santas grotto, good-as-new stall

Yves Saint Laurent, Designer, Dior Fashion House, pictured with Dior models at reception, Westbury Hotel, London, 11th November 1958

Rag time... Huddersfield Polytechnic students at the start of a town centre bath and bed push for charity. Various modes of transport wound their way from St Georges Square down to the Queensgate

Packing off food for Africa are Linthwaite Church Junior and Infants School youngsters Nikki Parker, Lucy Batley, Naomi Roberts, Noel Tidbury and Lucy Barton

Children trick or treating in aid of the Intensive Care Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital. 31st October 1995

Pram Race, Lambourn, Berkshire, October 1985

Helping to ensure that aid reaches starving Ethiopian families are Newsome High School pupils Gary Reeves, 14, Amanda Harris, 14, Amanda Smith, 15 and Adrian Ward, 14

The Great Walk, Spring Walk 1939. An annual sporting event held at Cadburys factory in Birmingham, Circa 1939

Riverwatch... some of the donors to the River 90 Club project look at the work ahead in the centre of Holmfirth including actor Bill Owen aka Compo Simmonite in Last of the Summer Wine

Sponsored Pram Race, Theale, West Berkshire, England, October 1980

The audience watching Liver Aid at Liverpool Empire Theatre. 20th September 1985

Derek Hatton speaking at Liver Aid, Liverpool Empire Theatre. 20th September 1985

Some of the cast of Brookside at Liver Aid, Liverpool Empire Theatre. 20th September 1985

Manchester University and Faculty of Technology rag. Start of the attempt on the world pram pushing record. 2nd February 1959

All fall down! Contestants in the three-legged race at Scissett C of E First School summer fair find it is harder than it looks

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"Unforgettable Moments of Fundraising: From Penny Farthing Cyclists to Live Aid Concerts" In the picturesque town of Fowey, Cornwall, August 1992 witnessed a remarkable fundraising event as Penny Farthing Cyclists took to the streets, pedaling for a cause close to their hearts. Francis Rossi, the iconic lead singer of Pop Group Status Quo, captivated audiences at the legendary Live Aid concert with his electrifying performance in support of various charitable causes. Mud and rugby merged into an extraordinary spectacle in Lerryn, St Veep, Cornwall in March 1993 when locals organized a charity match that brought together sportsmanship and fundraising spirit. Streatham's "Country Fair and Market, " held from July 3rd to July 5th (litho), created an enchanting atmosphere where visitors could indulge in shopping delights while supporting the British Home for Incurables. Haulage contractor Herbie Grindley proved his strength by challenging his own horse in a unique fundraiser that left spectators amazed and inspired by his determination. The arrival of HRH Princess Diana was met with excitement as she joined forces with renowned singer Elton John for a charity event that aimed to make a difference through their influential voices. London's iconic landmark, the London Eye illuminated pink against the backdrop of River Thames served as a powerful symbol during an unforgettable fundraising campaign dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer research. A vintage WW2 poster showcased how Merchant Navy Comforts Service played its part during wartime by organizing fundraisers that provided comfort and support for those serving at sea. Actor Michael Crawford opened up his Wimbledon home garden for an intimate barbeque gathering where guests enjoyed delicious food while contributing towards meaningful causes close to Crawford's heart.