By Amy Hebdon, Macmillan fundraising manager on Tue 15 Feb 2022
Amy Hebdon is the fundraising manager for Macmillan Cancer Support in Rotherham. Each month she updates readers on the latest stories and developments by supporters across the town.
I WANT to start off by saying a huge thank you everyone across Rotherham who supported Macmillan’s Yorkshire Appeal in 2021, your generosity has raised £410,000 for people diagnosed with cancer which is amazing.
By Michael Upton on Fri 28 Jan 2022
A PUPPY found abandoned in a cage after apparently becoming an unwanted lockdown pet is now enjoying life in her new home, according to the charity which rescued her.
By Michael Upton on Thu 06 Jan 2022
WHO would have thought Jag tagging would prove a huge money spinner for charity?
By Michael Upton on Fri 31 Dec 2021
A NURSING home in Rotherham collected a huge haul of toys for the Cash for Kids Mission Christmas campaign.
By Michael Upton on Fri 24 Dec 2021
AN ANNUAL appeal to help people struggling through the winter months is up and running — with organisers saying the coronavirus pandemic has made the need greater than ever.
By Michael Upton on Fri 24 Dec 2021
A HEALTHCARE assistant braved the shave to raise money for charity.
By David Parker on Wed 22 Dec 2021
A SHOPKEEPER who opened a free Santa’s grotto outside his store raised more than £600 for a children’s hospital charity in just four days.
By David Parker on Thu 16 Dec 2021
A CHARITY is looking for volunteers to help make the most of a historic building which was saved from the hands of private developers.
By Michael Upton on Wed 08 Dec 2021
A SPECTACULAR display of Christmas lights and decorations is proving a star attraction in the Dearne Valley — and a money spinner for a children’s charity.
By Michael Upton on Wed 08 Dec 2021
ROTHERHAM Samaritans have appealed for more help covering nights — when callers are at their most vulnerable.
By Jill Theobald on Tue 07 Dec 2021
A NINE-YEAR-OLD who ended up in intensive care in Finland after falling ill on a festive family holiday that turned “truly awful” is hoping to fly back home to South Yorkshire tomorrow — after a fundraising campaign more than doubled its target.
By Michael Upton on Fri 03 Dec 2021
AN ANNUAL appeal to help people struggling through the winter months is up and running — with organisers said the coronavirus pandemic has made the need greater than ever.
By Michael Upton on Thu 02 Dec 2021
SUPERFIT Dean Conway put his stamina to the test when he set out to cross the English Channel — without leaving his home town.
By Michael Upton on Fri 19 Nov 2021
A YOUNG fundraiser who set himself a target of 40p surpassed all expectations when he brought in more than £140!
By Michael Upton on Tue 16 Nov 2021
MP Sarah Champion visited a “supermarket” supporting those in need to find out about their work helping the hungry put food on the table.