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world2 days ago•1 min saved

William and Kate Spark Charity Spirit at the Royal Charity Polo Cup

Prince William attended the Royal Charity Polo Cup for his 15th appearance, with Princess Kate turning heads in a black-and-white gingham dress as the couple helped raise over £1 million for UK charities supporting medical and mental-health care for children, veterans, and others. The event coincided with Prince Harry’s visits in England, as he focused on the Invictus Games countdown in Birmingham, while Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet were at Highgrove with King Charles and Queen Camilla. The day showcased the royals’ philanthropic efforts and affectionate public moments.

via Harper's BAZAAR|

#charity-fundraising #invictus-games #prince-william

gaming9 months ago•2 min saved

Minecraft Streamer Completes 14-Year Journey to the Far Lands

Minecraft YouTuber Kurt 'Kurtjmac' Mac completed his 14.5-year journey to reach the Far Lands, a glitchy, broken environment at the edge of the game world, raising funds for various charities along the way, and marking the end of an epic exploration that defied the game's original limitations.

via PCGamesN|

#charity-fundraising #far-lands #gaming

health10 months ago•2 min saved

Father Seeks Cure for Son's Rare Condition Affecting 300 Others

A father from Bath is raising awareness and funds for research into Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, a rare genetic condition affecting only about 300 people worldwide, in hopes of finding a cure or effective therapies for his son Jenson and others with the condition.

via BBC|

#charity-fundraising #cure-research #health

charity-fundraising2 years ago•9 min saved

Checkout Charity: Spare Change Raises Millions for Charities

Point-of-sale donations, such as round-up campaigns, have become increasingly popular, raising hundreds of millions of dollars annually for various charitable causes. Despite concerns about donor fatigue and transparency, these campaigns have proven successful, with customers showing generosity and contributing to significant boosts in fundraising for charities. The psychology behind these donations suggests that the "pain" of parting with small amounts of money is less when rounded up, and the public setting of the checkout prompts more positive responses. However, there are potential downsides, including concerns about donor fatigue and the lack of meaningful connection with charities.

via NPR|

#charity #charity-fundraising #consumer-behavior