Crystal Duffey from Southport launched a fundraising appeal after her husband, Leon Skapars, was diagnosed with a rare kidney cancer. Footballer Jack Grealish donated £10,000 towards his treatment, which the family hopes will help fund a clinical trial. The family says the support from Grealish and Everton fans has given them real hope.
A young girl from Skegby had her hair shaved off to raise money for a cancer charity.
Hundreds of volunteers in Birmingham packed food hampers ahead of Diwali for families struggling with the rising cost of living. The hampers were delivered to residents in homes provided by Walsall Housing Group, and similar events were held in London, Manchester and Leicester.
Shoppers are invited to take part in a festive fundraiser supporting an Alzheimer's charity.
