charity Archives - Sports Journalists' Association

April 20, 2021May 4, 2021

Captain Tom legacy lives on with birthday fund-raiser challenge

On 6 April 2020, Captain Tom Moore set out round his garden to thank our NHS heroes. One hundred laps later, he’d raised an incredible £38.9 millio…

March 6, 2019April 30, 2023

Pair raising money in memory of fallen comrades Ralph Ellis and Vikki Orvice

Red-top duo Keith Nancarrow of the Daily Star and The Sun’s Dan King are raising money in memory of lost colleagues and friends Ralph Ellis and Vikk…

November 9, 2017April 30, 2023

Bids open to run London Marathon in aid of Alzheimer’s

Always wanted to run in the Virgin Money London Marathon but never been lucky enough in the ballot? The Sports Journalists’ Association is delighted…

October 12, 2017April 30, 2023

Thanks for the memories: Hurst walks for Alzheimer’s

World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst was among thousands of people who took part in Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walks at the weekend. Hurst and Engla…

April 24, 2017April 29, 2023

Nancarrow the marathon man for Royal Marsden

In December Daily Star sports sub-editor Keith Nancarrow’s pledge won a place to run in the Virgin Money London Marathon in aid of the Royal Marsden…

February 25, 2017March 25, 2017

Diary of Marsden Charity marathon runner, age 55

In December Daily Star sports sub-editor Keith Nancarrow’s pledge won a place to run in the Virgin Money London Marathon in aid of the Royal Mar…

December 19, 2016January 3, 2017

Nancarrow steps up with Marsden charity pledge

Together with Nancarrow's winning bid in the auction for the London Marathon race place, the SJA has raised more than £4,200 for the Royal Marsden Ca…

December 6, 2016December 20, 2016

Journalists’ Charity carol service, St Bride’s, Dec 19

For a donation of £3 per month, journalists can contribute towards the charity’s work in running its retirement and care homes and in making grants…

November 4, 2016December 5, 2016

SJA chooses cancer charity as partner for Sports Awards

The Sports Journalists’ Association has chosen The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity as its nominated charity for its 2016 awards events, beginning with …

June 6, 2015April 29, 2023

Help wanted with cancer charity golf day on July 3

Former SJA chairman PAUL TROW appeals for your help with a great cause - and offers you a chance to take part in a charity golf day…