Marcos Ambrose is hoping to make a difference for a volunteer fire brigade that was pushed to the limits during recent devastating Victorian bush fires with the auctioning of a autographed one-off race helmet.
Ambrose, who drives the No. 47 Toyota in the Sprint Cup Series, has been promoting the fund-raising message for the Australian Red Cross through the general media and a direct link off his Web site www.marcosambrose.com …. Details
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Surfers get a bad rap as being selfish.
They set out to find the best waves so they can fulfill an internal yearning – sometimes leaving their significant others irked and alone during early morning hours. They’ve been known to snag waves from each other, getting hostile in the water if someone butts into their territory. And they seek out pristine waves around the world – sometimes in impoverished countries – often times leaving the place no better than when they found it.
But a rising tide of surfers combining their love for the sport as a way to make this world a better place…Â Details
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In a tough economy local shoppers not only get a good deal, they also get the pleasure of knowing their money will literally be pumped right back into the Vail Valley.
The Thrifty Shoppe, with a location in Eagle and Edwards, sells everything from couches and televisions to clothing and ski gear, and right now the nonprofit is slashing prices to make room for new spring items.
All of the money spent in both stores, minus a few administrative costs, is given …Â Details
Devizes teenagers Catherine Russ and Alana Cox will be among the estimated 500 starters in this year’s Devizes to Westminster canoe race, setting off from The Wharf on Good Friday.
The 16-year-olds will not just be attempting the gruelling 125-mile endurance race to set the best time they can, but they will also be trying to raise money for charity. …Â Details