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Nice Tri Barry! 22 July 2010 Ex-champ plays major part in Sunshine event FORMER world champion triathlete Barry Jameson will be spurring on hundreds of fitness fanatics set to raise money for the Chronicle’s Sunshine Fund. The 57-year-old, who has competed against Olympic, European and Commonwealth gold medalists, is to present prizes at the end of the charity’s annual triathlon which takes place in Ponteland next month. Read Full Story |
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Sunshine Of Their Lives 10 July 2010 These are the names of the dedicated runners who pounded the streets of Tyneside to help improve the lives of disabled children. Everyone single one of them can be proud to have taken part and completed the 5km Sunshine Run. But more importantly, they can give themselves a big pat on the back as organisers estimate that at least £13,500 will have been raised from their efforts. While some serious club runners managed to complete the course along the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside in less than 20 minutes, for most the run was a chance to put the fun into fundraising. The event took place on Wednesday night and was started by Sunshine Fund patron and Paralympic champion Stephen Miller. The run was sponsored by Gateshead-based information technology company ITPS. But not content with providing support to the race, the company also put together a team of runners. Angela Jepson, Sunshine Fund Events Organiser, said: “I would like to thank everyone who gave their time and e Read Full Story |
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Spreading A Little Extra Sunshine 08 July 2010 Runners make a real difference Read Full Story |
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IT'S A LEGAL CHALLENGE TO RAISE CASH 01 July 2010 Top Law firm Steps Out for Chronicle Fun Fun Read Full Story |
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SUN SHINES ON NEW GIRL CAROLL 30 June 2010 For decades the Sunshine Fund has helped brighten the lives of disadvantaged children. Read Full Story |
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GET ON THE CASE 24 June 2010 Legal firm staff take on the Sunshine Run Read Full Story |
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SEA AND SUNSHINE 17 June 2010 Ferry Company's Staff Hope To Raise Thousands As They Join Run Read Full Story |
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ON THEIR MARKS 10 June 2010 Law Firm Staff Raise Thousands For Charity In Run Read Full Story |
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IN THE RUNNING 04 June 2010 IT Firm Raring To Go Read Full Story |
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VOLCANO CHALLENGE 01 June 2010 FOUR Brave Climbers To Tackle USA Peak For Charity. A team of climbers is taking on a deadly volcano challenge in America to raise money for the Chronicle’s Sunshine Fund. The four North East men will tackle Mount Rainier, a 4,400 metre dormant volcano with moving glaciers. Read Full Story |
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RUNNERS CAN BRING A LOT OF SUNSHINE 20 May 2010 GENEROUS fundraisers are being urged to put their best foot forward in aid of the Chronicle’s Sunshine Fund. The charity, which raises money to provide life-changing equipment to disabled and seriously ill children in the North East, has a limited number of places left for this year’s Great North Run. Read Full Story |
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TALENTED TEEN'S OUR LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE 13 May 2010 Britain's Got Talent Hopeful To Perform To Diners For Charity RISING star Georgia Overton will be singing in support of the Chronicle’s Sunshine Fund after she wowed the nation on popular Saturday night show Britain’s Got Talent. The 17-year-old, of Acklington, near Morpeth, in Northumberland, who won over celebrity judge Simon Cowell with her powerful audition, will now perform for diners at trendy Newcastle restaurant As You Like It on Sunday. Read Full Story |
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TAKING ULTIMATE TEST FOR CHARITY 10 May 2010 200 sign up for our triathlon TAKING ULTIMATE TEST FOR CHARITY ATHLETES from across the region are set to show real grit for this year’s Tyneside triathlon. Nearly 200 fitness enthusiasts will pull on their trainers for the Chronicle’s charity, the Sunshine Fund. Read Full Story |
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TOON STARS TWINKLE IN THE SUNSHINE! 10 May 2010 United Soccer Favourites Do Their Bit For Chronicle Charity Read Full Story |
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Charity on the menu 04 May 2010 A TYNESIDE restaurant boss is to battle his way through two gruelling charity challenges. Read Full Story |
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Star gets pupils on the right track 26 April 2010 Sunderland shot-stopper Craig Gordon opened a special exercise track for disabled youngsters in the North East. Read Full Story |
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SUNSHINE FUND TO BENEFIT FROM STAR-STUDDED FUNDRAISER 19 April 2010 Dinner date with Toon duo YOU’VE seen them in action on the pitch, now you can join Toon stars Alan Smith and Kevin Nolan for dinner. The Mapgies duo will be guests of honour at a dinner held in aid of the Chronicle’s Sunshine Fund. Read Full Story |
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YOUNG SPORTS SET A SHINING EXAMPLE 15 April 2010 Students Organise Dinner And Auction For Our Charity Read Full Story |
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Sunshine Run 2010 is launched 08 April 2010 HUNDREDS of runners are being invited to once again pound the quayside for the Chronicle’s charity. The ninth annual Sunshine Run is due to take place on Wednesday, July 7, and we are looking for as many people as possible to take part. Read Full Story |
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STAFF ON THEIR MARKS TO RAISE CASH FOR SUNSHINE FUND 25 March 2010 We’ll cruise it for charity FUNDRAISERS are already gearing up for this year’s Great North Run. And the Chronicle’s Sunshine Fund is one charity that folk have chosen to support. Read Full Story |
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GET IN THE SWING FOR A GOOD CAUSE 18 March 2010 Teams Of Golfers Wanted To Help Raise Cash For Children Read Full Story |
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On Track To Help Kids 12 February 2010 New Facility for Disabled Pupils Read Full Story |
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Fundraising Fun 10 February 2010 Readers were bowled over by a venture to help sick children at a special charity night. The Chronicle’s Sunshine Fund teamed up with Namco Funscape for their latest cash-boosting event. Read Full Story |
