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Having fun now child’s play for brave little lad
21 January 2010
Chron Charity Gifts Help Brighten Up Youngster's Life
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Sunshine Fund Helps Get Cerebal Palsy Girl On The Move
12 January 2010
Maisie's an easy rider on her new tricycle
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Santas Helpers
06 December 2009
Hundreds of bearded, red-coated, black-booted Santas embraced the holiday spirit by running, walking and jogging the 4km route through Exhibition Park and Newcastle Town Moor on Sunday 6th December 2009.
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A night to remember
09 October 2009
TV STARS MAKE SURPRISE APPEARANCE AT CHARITY BALL TO HELP BRING SOME SUNSHINE ON A DELIGHTED CROWD
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Now he’s on the ball
08 October 2009
It’s kick-off for football-loving Harry Bucknell, who received a brand new walking frame through the Sunshine Fund.
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Funds help change a little girl’s life
01 October 2009
A little girl with a rare genetic condition has had her life transformed, thanks to the Sunshine Fund.
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Joe’s riding high!
29 September 2009
Free to enjoy playing with his friends, Joe Fantin’s trike means the world to him.
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Present proves wheelie perfect
03 September 2009
There is no stopping little Roy Graham now.
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Fans bringing a ray of sunshine
24 August 2009
CELTIC fans from Tyneside are planning a sponsored walk to their favourite club’s ground to raise cash for three charities.
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Competitors put in their final training as race day gets closer
06 July 2009
Law firm limbers up for big run with just days to go
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Hoping to raise £20,000 for disabled children
02 July 2009
Runners on marks for charity race
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Shearer lends his support to the Chronicle's Sunshine Fund
27 June 2009
Big Al gets in swing of our golf day
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Crystal clear reason to visit psychic
01 May 2009
Casino Holding Special Night To Raise Cash For Charity
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Run in the sun
27 April 2009
Joggers Raise Cash To Help Disabled Youngsters
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Charity buys stairlift for boy
18 April 2009
Daniel’s on the up with fund ’s help
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Put a little Sunshine in your life
10 April 2009
Does your wardrobe bulge with unwanted clothes?
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Boy’s water relief
09 April 2009
Sunshine Fund pays for special bath for five-year-old with genetic condition
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North mum throws lifeline to parents of disabled
30 March 2009
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Shining Bright
20 March 2009
Sunflower designs to raise cash for charity
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Northeast Special Needs Network - on-line and here to help you!
18 March 2009
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FUN-DRESSED!
12 March 2009
Runners urged to don silly costumes for charity event
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THREE WOMEN TURN TO BOOT CAMP TO HELP OUR CHARITY
06 March 2009
Joining a war of nutrition
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Showing way to help fund
26 February 2009
FASHION EVENT WILL RAISE CASH FOR CHARITY
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Special seat has Seb sitting pretty
19 February 2009
Charity helps out 5-year-old
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18 February 2009
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Seeing him out smiling is just the best
06 February 2009
SUNSHINE FUND HELPS FOUR-YEAR-OLD RIDE OUT WITH HIS PALS
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Turn old mobiles into cash
03 February 2009
YOUR Chronicle’s Sunshine Fund is also going green for its 80th anniversary year
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Pupils get moving with our support
17 January 2009
SUNSHINE FUND GIVES CHILDREN MOBILITY AIDS
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FOOD FEAST NIGHTS WILL BOOST THE CHRONICLE’S CAMPAIGN
30 December 2008
Cooking up the cash for worthy cause
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ICY PATHS FORCE RUN OFF
08 December 2008
FAMILIES were disappointed when black ice forced the postponement of a fun run yesterday.
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LEGAL AID FOR SANTA FUN RUN
04 December 2008
SOLICITOR’S STAFF TEAM UP TO RAISE CASH FOR CHRONICLE’S SUNSHINE FUND
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Modern money
31 October 2008
THE star of Thoroughly Modern Millie presented a thoroughly fabulous cheque this week.
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Fund is in pole position
30 October 2008
GIANT MOTORSPORT POSTER GIVES A BOOST TO CHARITY QUIZ
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CHARITY DONATION BOOSTS FOUR-YEAR-OLD’S CONFIDENCE
23 October 2008
Ruby shines on her trike
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SUNFLOWER BALL MARKS 80 YEARS OF GIVING CASH TO THE NORTH EAST’S CHILDREN FUND AND GAMES
11 October 2008
IT WAS a night for glitz, glamour and glad-rags.
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JIM GETS OUT AND ABOUT THANKS TO THE SUNSHINE FUND
10 October 2008
New trike and ready to roll
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SANTAS TAKE IT IN THEIR STRIDE
09 October 2008
A TEAM of young professionals are getting into the Christmas spirit by taking part in this year’s Santa Run .
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Three-wheeling
08 October 2008
Trike lets disabled lad enjoy first taste of independence
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SANTA CLAUSES COMING TO TOWN
02 October 2008
WORKERS TO DON THEIR RED SUITS FOR FESTIVE FUN RUN
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Sitting pretty in the family car again
18 September 2008
SPECIAL SEAT MEANS GIRL CAN TRAVEL IN COMFORT ONCE MORE
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Don your suits to raise vital money
11 September 2008
HUNDREDS of Santas are being sought to take part in a charity run
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ONE GIANT LEAP FOR DANNY LITTLE
09 September 2008
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A good bet to help ill children
04 September 2008
RESTAURANT HOLDS CASINO NIGHT FOR OUR CHARITY
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Athletes tri their best
26 August 2008
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GIFT IS A RAY OF LIGHT
21 August 2008
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TRI-UMPHANT
18 August 2008
Fund’s first triathlon proves to be a big winner
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A helping hand for Jessica and family
14 August 2008
EQUIPMENT GIVES YOUNGSTER SOME FUN AND ALLOWS PARENTS A BREAK
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Chronicle charity to launch new fundraiser
31 July 2008
Triple the fun
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Best foot forward to help
03 July 2008
HUNDREDS TAKE PART IN THE SEVENTH ANNUAL CHRONICLE SUNSHINE FUND RUN FOR NEEDY CHILDREN
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I’LL WIN-A-LOT
19 June 2008
Miss Sunshine’s set for winning ways, all in the name of charity
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Get set to help needy children
10 June 2008
Hundreds prepare to run for our charity
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Human chain
05 June 2008
Runners will carry water from Irish to North Sea
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Workers team up for Sunshine Fund Challenge
03 June 2008
Law firm setting pace for charity
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Hundreds are expected down by the Riverside
27 May 2008
Firms limbering up for our run
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Eagles stars launch Sunshine Run
22 May 2008
BASKETBALL legends from Newcastle Eagles are urging people to run for charity.
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Solicitors gear up for charity race
20 May 2008
OFFICE TAKES ON SUNSHINE RUN FOR THIRD YEAR
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In the swing of charity
09 May 2008
THERE will be no shouting and swearing from Gordon Ramsay.
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Club together to raise vital cash
29 April 2008
Golfers in the swing for annual charity fundraiser
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Beauties bring a little Sunshine
22 April 2008
Catwalk contest will help our sick youngsters
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Bus team taking to highlands
15 April 2008
Drivers to tackle five-day charity walk in Scotland
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Tasty treat for charity thanks to culinary challenge
08 April 2008
Chefs battle it out for top title
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Having a great time helping out
01 April 2008
City centre nightspots join forces to raise funds
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Sahara run to boost our fund
25 March 2008
Grateful dad plans desert trek to say thank you
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Roll up for all the fun of the fair!
18 March 2008
Final rides at attraction will benefit our charity
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Getting the ball rolling for team
11 March 2008
Special chairs boost school’s sporting ambitions
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Standing on his Owen two feet!
04 March 2008
Frame helps little boy
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Youngster on a roll thanks to kind donations
26 February 2008
Trike sparks smiles
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Hunt on for beauties
26 February 2008
Could you be crowned Miss Newcastle 2008 ?
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The heat's on for beauty hopefuls
19 February 2008
Miss Newcastle contest to raise cash for fund
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Stars get their brains in gear
05 February 2008
Radio presenters to take part in charity quiz
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Sports fan on the route to victory
22 January 2008
Boccia champion in line to represent the country
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Tandems are twice the fun
15 January 2008
Pupils get new bikes with Sunshine Fund cash
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Teenager logs on to a much brighter future
08 January 2008
Computer helps to boost confidence of lad with learning disabilities
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Boy puts a smile on star’s face
11 December 2007
Little Callum thrilled by gift from Toon ace Peter
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Slimmers don their Santa suits
04 December 2007
Group steps out to help fundraising drive
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Santas get set for fundraiser
27 November 2007
Run will see scores of red suits take to the streets
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North stars are good sports for charity
15 November 2007
Sports stars from the North East spread a little sunshine at the 12th annual Celebrity Question of Sport night. Newcastle players Peter Ramage and Steve Harper were joined by former boxer Billy Hardy and Paralympian champ Steven Miller and more at the event held last night in aid of the Sunshine Fund. The stars gave up their time to take part in a Celebrity Question of Sport, similar to the long-running TV quiz.
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Card Sharps
06 November 2007
Children’s designs are the leaders of the pack
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Sports quiz is a winner
30 October 2007
Celebrities team up for charity
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Santa is looking for help
29 October 2007
Come and join us in fun run to raise cash for good causes
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Brightening up winter season
23 October 2007
Festive celebrations will raise vital charity cash
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Charity centre gets a helping hand
16 October 2007
Hoist given by fund will make children’s lives easier
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Celebrities have a ball
06 October 2007
It was a night of glitz and glamour and it was all in aid of the Sunshine Fund.
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Come to cabaret and raise cash
25 September 2007
Glamorous night set to boost funds for youngsters
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Fundraisers set to have a ball
18 September 2007
This year’s Sunflower event will be biggest yet
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Chef serves up charity cheque
11 September 2007
Competition raises cash for Chronicle’s fund
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Charity gift is a ray of Sunshine
04 September 2007
Youngster has new-found freedom thanks to buggy
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Lad won’t tyre of his tricycle
28 August 2007
Joy for nine-year-old who struggled to ride a bike
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Chippy staff are salt of the earth
21 August 2007
A Fish and chip shop has adopted the Sunshine Fund as its charity of the year.
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Great show full of stars
14 August 2007
Annual variety extravaganza to be one of the best
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Cheap thrills at race
14 August 2007
This is the car that is taking on the rest of Europe in a challenge race for older motors.
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Accessing all areas
07 August 2007
Website reviews for disabled
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Young VIPs for the day
31 July 2007
ITPS provide day of fun and VIP treatment for Sunshine Fund Beneficiaries
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A mountain of cash
24 July 2007
Challenge rakes in £5,000 for our fund
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Football stars unite for event
17 July 2007
Charities benefit from four-team tournament
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Youngsters' Dream Comes True
12 July 2007
Percy Hedley Youngsters' dreams come true as they transform a patch of land into a haven for all to enjoy!
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Two weeks in the saddle for pals
10 July 2007
Two teachers embark on Lands End to John O'Groats Charity Challenge
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Fun on the run in the sun
05 July 2007
Hundreds turn out on the Quayside for Chronicle’s charity
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Fundraisers ready for tomorrow’s charity race
04 July 2007
On their marks for quayside run
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Sun shines on school’s garden
03 July 2007
Cash helps pupils build colourful outdoor area
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A dash for cash
26 June 2007
Entries roll in for annual quayside Sunshine Run
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Top marks for teachers
19 June 2007
Colleagues all set to run away from school
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Long legs of the law get moving
12 June 2007
Solicitors in training for Chronicle charity run
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City firm’s workers in training for charity event
05 June 2007
Accountants get set to go on run
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Running miles for little smiles
30 May 2007
Barclays Bank staff don their trainers to raise cash for fund
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I’m Ultra pleased with cane
22 May 2007
BLIND teenager Brad Ranson is delighted with his hi-tech new cane.
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Three peaks challenge to aid fund
16 May 2007
DEDICATED walker Yvonne Taylor is taking on the three peaks challenge.
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Bobby dazzler
12 May 2007
Legend launches charity run despite cancer scare
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HOW SIX-YEAR-OLD’S RARE EATING DISORDER PUTS STRAIN ON WHOLE FAMILY
05 May 2007
TRAPPED IN OWN WORLD Family’s despair at boy’s bizarre eating disorder SIX-year-old  Thomas   Foreman ’s parents have to keep him under constant watch to stop him eating carpets, cushions, soil and dirt. Vicky and Jonathan have had to redesign the family home, stripping it of carpets, to stop  Thomas , left, from chewing things that could make him ill. His eating disorder has made  Thomas  a virtual prisoner as it is difficult to visit friends’ houses or enjoy a day out. Today his mother thanked the Chronicle after our Sunshine Fund bought a “Safe Space” for  Thomas , a tent in his bedroom where he can sleep and play safely. Vicky, 38, a teacher, said: “ Thomas  has an overwhelming desire to eat fluff. He also loves to eat gritty things. He will eat soil, dirt, sand and soot, and lick stones and sticks.’’
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Chefs to battle for top prizes
24 April 2007
Culinary contest will benefit our needy youngsters
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Chance to star in dance DVD
17 April 2007
Children invited to take part in charity fitness drive
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Wheelchair joy for Eleanor
10 April 2007
Sunshine for girl as fund helps her out
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Get a kick out of aiding children
27 March 2007
Football is on the menu at a special Sunshine soccer tournament. In May the Chronicle’s Sunshine Fund holds a five-a-side football competition – with some special guests – followed by an evening with World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst.
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Danny’s on the move at last
20 March 2007
RIDING fast along the footpath, little Danny Walker loves his new trike.
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The kindness of strangers
17 March 2007
A GENEROUS Geordie has anonymously handed over thousands of pounds to help needy children in the North East.
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Bike is making world of difference to youngster
13 March 2007
Gift gives Andrew new lease of life
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Young can be stars of the show!
06 March 2007
Children can audition for top roles in fundraiser
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Bubble fun
06 February 2007
LITTLE Jayden Campbell is delighted with his bubbles.
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Start of a new journey for little Jessica
30 January 2007
THREE-year-old Jessica Finley is just one child who has benefited from cash raised by the Sunshine Fund.
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Alice is lifted to new heights
23 January 2007
Sunshine Fund helps her get on the move.
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It’s the wheel deal as we help the kids
18 January 2007
Soccer star hands over wheelchairs bought with cash from our fund.
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Gift of trike boosts David’s health
31 October 2006
Family’s joy at disabled lad’s improvement.
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Trike is a huge tonic for Joshua
24 October 2006
Youngster can finally play alongside his sisters
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Sunshine Fund comes to aid of disabled toddler
17 October 2006
LITTLE James Shaw is delighted with his new trike.
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Big funds from Good Fund
25 September 2006
Good Fund, who distrubute the charitable income generated by the Postcode Lottery, have just sent the Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund a cheque for £14,536.20.
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Triking a blow for the needy
19 September 2006
Specialist bike will help boy with genetic disorder.
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Bike Bliss for Young Chloe
12 September 2006
Cerebral palsy girl can now cycle with her family.
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Youngster finally has good sleep
22 August 2006
New bed system delights boy with cerebral palsy
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Connected to a whole new world
15 August 2006
Computer aids autistic teenager
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