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Liverpool Unites

liverpool-unites-logo-new-landscape Liverpool Unites, the official charity of the Liverpool ECHO and Daily Post, has a new fundraising target of raising �500,000 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. All money raised will be used to build the play areas in the New Children’s Health Park which is due to be completed in 2014.

Liverpool Unites symbolises how the city can come together to help those in need, and the charity is now ready to take on a new challenge that will help children across the whole region. It will dedicate its fundraising efforts over the coming years, until the target is reached, to raise money for these essential facilities at Alder Hey.

Here you will find out more about Liverpool Unites, our news, fundraising events and how your donations�can help sick children.��

Thank you Hampson Hughes Solicitors

Liverpool Unites was given a festive cash boost, a �1,000 donation from Hampson Hughes Solicitors.��

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Santa Dash�

Thousands of runners took to the city in this years Santa Dash and thousands of pounds are expected to be raised for official charities Liverpool Unites and Radio City’s Cash for Kids.��

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Toy Appeal�

Over 10,000 toys have been collected for this year’s toy appeal so our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who very kindly donated a toy and will brighten a child’s Christmas during this festive season.

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Liverpool ECHO Carol Concert

The Liverpool ECHO Carol Concert took place on Monday 19th December in aid of Liverpool Unites and it saw a fantastic turnout as readers flocked to the grandeur of the Anglican Cathedral to join in with seasonal carols and get in the festive spirit.

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Over 1000 people turn out for Mersey Walk of Hope��

Liverpool Unites in partnership with 'Clatterbridge your cancer centre' saw over 1,000 turn out to celebrate the first ever Mersey Walk of Hope on Friday, 21 October.

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Wine lovers drink up for Liverpool Unites

Oddbins are hosting a wine fayre on November 17th in the Lutyens Crypt in the Metropolitan Cathedral in aid of Liverpool Unites.

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Run Liverpool Marathon�

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Run Liverpool Marathon on Sunday 9 October 2011.

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24 hours of fundraising fun

Liverpool Unites and Radio City’s Cash for Kids smashed last year’s fundriaisng amount.

Generous people from across the region including famous faces from the worlds of sport, television and radio helped us raise more than �35,000.

Find out what took place during the 24 hour fundraising marathon on Thursday 22nd September

Liverpool Unites In Dance

Children put on their tutus and pulled on their dancing shoes for Liverpool Unites In Dance. What an amazing night.

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Thank you Mizuno

Mizuno announced their exclusive sponsorship of the new RunLiverpool Marathon and to celebrate have donated 10 pairs of running shoes and T-shirts to Liverpool Unites who will be donating them to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to assist in patients’ long-term care and recovery plans.

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Unite in Fashion

Selina Jane Weaver presents Liverpool Unites in Fashion. This exclusive fashion show will take place in the Pan Am, Albert Dock on Friday 2nd September starting at 8:00pm and will raise money for Liverpool Unites.

Find out how to purchase tickets

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Super Ray�

Ray Hughes raises a fantastic �3,723.00 for his mammoth walk from Lands End to John O’Groats.

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Locked up for Liverpool Unites 2

Instructors from Lee Charles’ Ultimate Martial Arts Centre in Birkenhead once again swapped the comfort of their dojo for the cold and uninviting interior of a prison cell in support of Liverpool Unites.

Find out how they got on.

Bupa London 10K Run

Liverpool Unites reporter Tina Miles completed her first run for Liverpool Unites on Monday 30 May 2011, along with her fianc� Rob.

�Find out how she got on.

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Women's 10K Run�

A huge thank you to Sharon Davies and Jennifer Marsh who took part in the Women’s 10k in Sefton Park last Sunday. Sharon completed the run in a fantastic�one hour�eight seconds and has managed to raise over �150 so far. Well Done to both ladies.

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Everton Fans Fly High for Liverpool Unites

liverpool-unites-zip-wire-1 Liverpool Unites teamed up with Everton in the Community yesterday as brave participants had the experience of a lifetime as they went zip sliding over the pitch at Goodison Park!

The Zip Slide took participants from the Top Balcony (Main Stand) to the Paddock (Bullens Road) providing an amazing bird’s eye view of the famous old stadium.
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Find out how they got on

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Trek Vietnam, Nepal, or Kilimanjaro for free.

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Places in the Dublin Marathon and Bupa London 10k

Liverpool Unites have spaces in the Dublin Marathon and the Bupa London 10k race. If you are interested in running either of these events in aid of Liverpool Unites to help us achieve our new fundraising target of raising �500,000 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, find out more and register.�
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David Gest raises thousands of pounds for Liverpool Unites.

I’m a Celebrity star David Gest described his joy after hosting a party in Liverpool for two children’s charities raising over �12,000 for each charity.

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Liverpool Unites Set to Raise �500,000

Liverpool Unites has today announced a new fundraising target of raising �500,000 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. All money raised will be used to build the play areas in the New Children’s Health Park which is due to be completed in 2014.

Find out more about this exciting new partnership
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