Dungloe’s Denim Day for Dementia raises over €600 for charity

A coffee morning for Denim Day held in Dungloe raised €611.45 for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Musician Suzanne Wainwright played live harp music and Heather Cassidy from the Alzheimer Society of Ireland was in attendance.  “A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came along and donated this morning at our Denim Day for Dementia,” … Read more

Childhood cancer survival varies by tumor stage at diagnosis

A major study by UCL and Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori in Milan (INT) researchers has for the first time shown in detail how far children’s cancer has spread at diagnosis in a way that can be compared between countries. While poorer survival following late-stage diagnosis is well recognised, the study is the first … Read more

Ivory Coast Children Deliver an Urgent Message for Education on International Day

Archyde Ivory Coast’s Children Issue Powerful Message on International Day of Education Table of Contents 1. Ivory Coast’s Children Issue Powerful Message on International Day of Education 2. The Global Education… You can read the full story here: Ivory Coast Children Deliver an Urgent Message for Education on International Day. Source link

‘Fairytale fundraiser’ for cancer charity to take place in Cork

Timeless fairytales and classic Venetian masquerades will be among the themes for a special ball in aid of local charity Cancer Connect. Businesses have been invited to attend the annual Marketing Institute of Ireland (MII) Cork Masquerade Ball, which this year will be held on March 7. The theme of the event is ‘Once Upon … Read more

A New Social Enterprise Trades Volunteer Hours For Concert Tickets

Concerted volunteers exchange service hours for concert tickets, such as this one with the Jonas Brothers. Concerted Sarah Murray is betting that service and live music can combat loneliness and strengthen communities through her social enterprise, Concerted. Murray’s days begin at 4 a.m. For the next eight hours, she works as a technical product manager … Read more

Bill Gates’ Philanthropy: Critical Look

Key Points Bill Gates to give away his fortune over the⁣ next two decades. Gates⁤ Foundation disbursements to increase ⁤to $9–10⁢ billion annually. Focus‍ on global health, poverty reduction, and technological solutions. Influence on public policy and potential distortionary consequences. Bill Gates to Increase Philanthropic Giving: Impact on Global Growth Updated June 04, 2025 Bill … Read more

Whole-class mental health sessions in schools help reduce depression and anxiety

Whole-class mental health sessions in schools have a small but significant effect in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms, according to new analysis led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Anna Freud. The analysis, published in the journal Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, combined results from 71 existing studies involving 63,041 young people aged … Read more

Golf brand founder to play 25 rounds in five days in MND charity fundraiser – The Irish News

The founder of a golf clothing brand is set to play 25 full rounds of golf in five days to raise money for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The challenge will see Royal & Awesome’s Graeme Smeaton hit more than 2,000 shots and walk the equivalent of nearly a marathon a day, while surviving on … Read more

Social engagement linked to longer lifespan in older adults

A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that social engagement may help older individuals live longer. In the study of 2,268 U.S. individuals aged 60 years and older who completed the Psychosocial and Lifestyle Questionnaires and provided blood samples in 2016, there was a strong association between engaging in social activities … Read more

USPS Clerk Unpaid After Life-Saving Kidney Donation

Tina Green: ‘It was like part of my son was walking into the room’ Kidney recipient Ramu Chinthala talks with mother of donor, Tina Green. Kelly Wilkinson, Indianapolis Star The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Public Investigator team chases tips, finds answers, and gets results. No story is too big or too small. Got a tip or … Read more