Brendan hopes to raise more than smiles on his marathon run
The NSW lockdown has forced the cancellation of running events for the foreseeable future but one man has taken matters into his own hands by planning to run over 160kms…
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First time Dry July fundraiser is leading the fundraising board
Jilliby resident, Sean Clancy, is raising funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, a condition he was diagnosed with last year, by participating in Dry July, Clancy said that he saw…
Hardys Bay Men’s Shed launched
With over $33,000 raised to establish the Hardys Bay Men’s Shed, community leaders are encouraging men to sign up for the local non-for-profit. The fundraising campaign culminated with the inaugural…
Vinnies Community Sleepout is on again
Central Coast residents will unite with communities throughout the state as part of the NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout on Friday, August 27. Following on from the record success of the…
Coast Shelter to hold 10th Annual Sleepout
Coast Shelter is appealing to residents to sleep rough on August 6 to help provide safe accommodation for someone experiencing domestic or family violence. To be held at Central Coast…
SWAMPies to participate in Coast Shelter Sleepout
Members of the Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project, commonly known as SWAMP, are participating in an upcoming 10th Annual Coast Shelter Sleepout, raising money for the service that helps vulnerable…
Brisbane Water Private hold ‘Biggest Mobile Morning Tea’
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital held their ‘Biggest Mobile Morning Tea’ earlier this month in support of Cancer Council Australia. Staff, visitors and patients had the opportunity to sample some of…
Going Dry in July to help locals living with cancer
‘Going dry’ this July in support of cancer-affected families is something Umina Beach local, Carol, can get behind. Carol was part of the Central Coast Local Health District’s CoastCanCare wellness…
Umina Beach book fair raises $1,650
A book fair held over the Long Weekend in Umina Beach has raised an approximate total of $1,650 in support of local youth. The fair was held at the Police…
Fund raiser for seriously ill newborn baby
A strong community of family and friends is rallying around Sarah and James Tarasenko of Chittaway Bay who have a seriously ill newborn baby. Archie Tarasenko, a micro baby, was…
Mariners rally to support the King family following a devastating tragedy
FOOTBALL – The Central Coast Mariners celebrated the life of Archie King on May 29 and 30 and at the #F3Derby on June 1, with a series of special initiatives…
Highland Grove Preschool raises over $500 in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
Highland Grove Preschool in Green Point has once again participated in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, raising over $500 for the Cancer Council. The preschool has been a long-term supporter of…
St Joseph’s girls raise $33,000 in World’s Greatest Shave
The all-girls school in East Gosford, St Josephs Catholic College, have raised $33,000 towards the World’s Greatest Shave. This enormous effort was achieved after seventeen brave staff and students selflessly…
Ettalong Bowlo helps out Kids in Need
Another $1,500 has been raised for local charity, Central Coast Kids in Need, thanks to a Charity Bowls Event held at Ettalong Bowling Club on May 16. The Club has…
Golf Day raised $20,000 for Elsie’s Retreat
More than $20,000 was raised for the Elsie’s Retreat Project at a golf day held by ClubsNSW Central Coast Region. About 114 people teed off first thing in the morning…
Walk to Cambodia raises $24,000
When CCN spoke to Ben Brown in April, he was aiming to raise $20,000 for Human and Hope to support an education program in Cambodia with his community walk called…
Dance for sick kids in National Families Week
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is calling on Aussies across the country to get involved in Dance For Sick Kids, a seven-day challenge taking place during National Families Week from…
Charity golf day supports perimenopause awareness
Breakers Country Club at Wamberal will host a Charity Golf Day for ladies on Friday, May 14, to raise money for the Debbie Gaunt Foundation, an Iris Foundation-supported initiative. Ladies…
Fundraiser concert at RSL
A concert fundraiser for flood victims on Oxley Island on the Manning River will be held on Saturday, May 8, at the West Gosford RSL. The fundraiser, May8s, will run…
Country Fair at Lisarow PS
After a challenging year for community events and gatherings, the Lisarow community will at last hold its biennial Country Fair at Lisarow Public School on Saturday, May 15. The day…