Charity News

London - Thirty-nine marathons in 33 days. That's exactly what three young Londoners are currently planning. The trio are running from Odessa in Ukraine to Dubrovnik in Croatia to raise money and awareness for child trafficking.

Geneva - Art may be considered for the affluent, the refined and those involved in high society. But one man is looking to continue to bring art and culture to the poorest regions of the world through his charitable foundation: the Foundation de Hoop Cartier.

Edmonton - Alberta Wildrose Party leader Danielle Smith announced that all of her 17 Members of the Legislative Assembly will donate eight percent of their salaries to charity to make a point that they will only accept a $145,000 salary.

Boston - Amvona, a former photo accessories retailer, was awarded $100,000 in damages by Photoflex Products Inc. in a settlement agreement. The lawsuit alleged that Photoflex has used unfair and malicious business practices.

Listowel - A charity event in Listowel, Ireland, combined raising funds with a record-breaking attempt. The trouble began after pub closing-time when police raided the pub full of "nuns" illegally drinking.

Melbourne - Despite the paucity of disposable income in the United States and elsewhere around the world, charitable contributions are still prevalent, according to statistics. Although the numbers are not as high as they used to be, donations are still rampant.

Sydney - An estimated $4,000 has been stolen from a kid’s cancer charity at Broadway Shopping Centre in Sydney in what police have described as a “cruel and low act”.

Toronto - For three months every year Muzik nightclub collects non-perishable food for local food banks. Zlatko Starkovski, President of Muzik, is one of the driving forces behind this project.

Hull - Adopting a rescue dog that is a known 'biter' was a first for us. Was it a good move or would it be an unmitigated disaster?

The end of the holiday season may leave many with happy memories, but for others, it can be dark indeed. A new anthology of short Irish fiction is hoping to address the spectre of suicide, and help suicide charity Console at the same time.