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Christmas netball event raises hundreds to help children with disabilities across North East

The Christmas Cracker tournament, held in aid of The Chronicle Sunshine Fund, featured netballs teams from across the region

Chronicle Live · Dec 23, 2022

As You Like It's famous Holly Ball to return to Newcastle on Boxing Day after three year absence

The Holly Ball at As You Like It has been a hot ticket in Newcastle in the past and it's coming back for 2022

Chronicle Live · Dec 18, 2022

Bake off with delicious festive treats helps to raise cash for disabled children in North East

The Great Sunshine Bake final, held at The Grand Hotel Gosforth Park, featured tasty cakes and helped to raise funds for The Chronicle Sunshine Fund

Chronicle Live · Dec 9, 2022

From Mamma Mia to the Great North Run: The Chronicle Sunshine Fund thanks the North East for support this autumn

The Chronicle Sunshine Fund is facing higher levels of demand than ever before, and held two important fundraising events this autumn

Chronicle Live · Oct 11, 2022

Kind runner saves the day for eight-year-old's Great North Run junior wheelchair race

Penny Turner is hoping to win the GNR Junior and Mini wheelchair race - thanks to keen runner Michelle Embleton, who has come forward to support the youngster along the course

Chronicle Live · Oct 7, 2022

Sunshine Run organisers 'overwhelmed' as hundreds turn out for return of Newcastle Quayside race

The 19th Sunshine Run took place on Wednesday in aid of The Chronicle's Sunshine Fund, which provides life-changing equipment for youngsters with disabilities

Chronicle Live · Jun 16, 2022

Government help 'not enough' as energy crisis forces parents of disabled children to 'cut back on food'

Staff at The Chronicle Sunshine Fund say families they support are facing impossible choices as bills rise

Chronicle Live · May 27, 2022

North East charity brings in new tool to help people with disabilities use its website

The Sunshine Fund website now hosts a Recite Me assistive toolbar with a read aloud feature as well as changing background and text colours

Chronicle Live · May 21, 2022

Families with disabled children being 'hit the hardest' by rising cost of living, says charity

It costs three times more to raise a child with disabilities than it does to raise an able bodied child, says The Sunshine Fund

Chronicle Live · Apr 25, 2022

New wheelchair will transform Newcastle teenager's life - here's how you can help

Elijah Parsons' current chair does not give him easy access to outdoor locations - he is among the children whose life could change through The Chronicle's Sunshine Fund

Chronicle Live · Apr 7, 2022