AROUND THE COUNTIES CHARIT Y NEWS APRIL 2026
HEREFORD COMMUNITY FOUNDATON RAISING AWARENESS WHILE SUPPORTNG GEORGE'S FUND
As the longer days of summer approach and people begin to spend more time outdoors, a 136 mile charity walk along the banks of the River Wye will highlight the importance of nature for everyone, especially children.
The journey, for Sarah Cocozza, from Hereford, begins on April 26th in the fairytale Hafren Forest, mid-Wales where the source of the River Wye rises. Across moorlands, mountains and woodlands the walk follows the Wye across the Welsh border at Hay-on-Wye and into Herefordshire, passing Hereford, Symonds Yat, with a final 6 miles from Tintern Abbey to Chepstow.
The walk is raising awareness of Hereford Community Foundation, while supporting George's Fund. HCF is an independent grant-mak- ing charity that supports communites and individuals in need.Time spent outside exploring rivers, forests and open spaces can have a powerful impact on wellbeing. George’s Fund supports projects for children aged 3-11 in Herefordshire, connecting them with nature to help them overcome emotional and physical challenges.
Sarah won't be alone for the whole week. She will be joined by members of George's family, and friends. Vic Cooper, owner of The Shop at Coo Corner Fownhope, will join for days 1, 2 and 7 and has been championing the walk in her retail outlet.
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MIDLANDS AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY WORCESTER SHOP CELEBRATES FIRST BIRTHDAY
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s shop in Worcester is celebrating its first birthday, helping to make more lifesaving missions possible for the charity’s advanced pre-hospital emergency service.
Since opening its doors in the Friary Walk Shopping Centre in
February 2025, the Worcester shop has become a much-loved feature of the town’s centre, welcoming thousands of shoppers and generous donors keen to support the vital cause.
Over the past year, the store has sold pre-loved items, from clothing and accessories to homeware and books, all helping to raise vital funds for the charity’s air ambulance and critical care car missions across Worcester and the wider Midlands region.
Amy Petherick, retail area manager at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity , said: “The local community in Worcester has shown incredible generosity and enthusiasm since the shop opened a year ago. Whether people are donating their pre-loved goods, popping in for a chat, or bagging a bargain, every visit makes a real difference. We’d love for more locals to join our friendly volunteer team and help us make our second year even more successful.”
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Worcester store has proven particularly popular with shoppers looking for sustainable fashion and
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unique homeware finds. The shop team has also enjoyed welcoming visitors from across Worcester and beyond who want to support the lifesaving work of the charity.
To learn more about donating pre-loved goods, visit
midlandsairambulance.com/charityshops
To learn more about Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s lifesaving work, visit
midlandsairambulance.com and follow the charity on social media.
You can read more on George’s story & HCF here htps://
www.herefordshirecf.org/funds/georgesfund/ Just Giving - htps://
www.justgiving.com/page/walkforgeorge2026 Socials -
https://www.instagram.com/georges_fund htps://
www.facebook.com/georgepfund
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