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Daily Record
7 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Ardrossan teen unites community for sarcoma awareness month
Georgie Hyslop has organised her second Fun Day at Whitlees Community Centre to raise funds for Beatson Cancer Charity and support others affected by cancer. An Ardrossan teen has rallied her community this Sarcoma Awareness Month to raise funds and awareness after being diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. Georgie Hyslop, 17, was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer in December 2023. It all started with pain in her leg on the way to school. At first, doctors thought it was a stress fracture but after weeks of no improvement, an MRI revealed an abnormal mass. A biopsy confirmed the worst. Georgie said: "I didn't really know how to feel. "My parents were upset, so I focused on making sure they were okay. I tried to keep everyone smiling - if I thought about it too much, I knew I'd get upset." Despite going through treatment, Georgie has devoted her energy to fundraising and supporting others affected by cancer. She's already raised money for Beatson Cancer Charity, and held her second community fundraiser at the weekend packed with entertainment, raffles and plenty of laughter. She said: "If I can make things easier for anyone else, it helps me too. I just want to do something good." Georgie recently attended the Pride of Scotland Awards in Beatson Cancer Charity's tartan, proudly dressed by Slanj Kilts alongside her dad Paul. She said: "It meant so much to wear the tartan. We were so proud to represent Beatson Cancer Charity - they've done so much for us." This Sarcoma Awareness Month, Georgie shared a message for others: "For anyone going through treatment or who has been recently diagnosed - you're not alone. Sadly, there's a lot of us, but there's always someone you can talk to. Stay as positive as you can."
Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Women Driving NFL Fan Growth, Integral Part of Company's Success
Though they are not playing on the field, women are playing an integral role in the success of the NFL, whether they are fans or in the boardroom, or somewhere in between. "Women are driving the growth in fandom across the NFL," Sarah Bishop, vice president of global brand and consumer marketing, told Newsweek. Bishop will appear on stage as part of the publication's Women's Global Impact event in August. "A lot of people, when I bring up our focus on women, immediately give all the credit to Taylor Swift. And while I will never turn down the endorsements from Taylor Swift or Swifites, she really acted as more of an accelerant," Bishop said, saying that the league saw interest from women rising before Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's girlfriend set foot in Arrowhead Stadium to watch him play. The growing female audience, many of them young women, is getting on the fan wagon because of the league's fresh approach to communications, Bishop believes, something she says NFL CMO Tim Ellis brought to the table. Women's Global Impact Sarah Bishop Women's Global Impact Sarah Bishop Newsweek Illustration/Canva Ellis brought in the idea of humanizing NFL messaging, showcasing who players are on the field as well as off of it. Internally, it's called the "helmets off" strategy. Bishop said that the approach is introducing women to the game and its culture in an approachable way. The NFL is also bringing in female fans by diversifying viewership experience options. "We've realized that some of our different alternative broadcasts, like our Nickelodeon broadcast or our Fun Day football, a lot of that is an amazing co-viewing opportunity for women, where they also have the ability to really root family time in that - in the community, within their household," Bishop said. Above all, participation is the biggest lever the NFL has been able to pull to encourage female fandom. Bishop calls it, "one of our largest priorities at the league," and, "an absolute game changer for women." "Flag football has unlocked [participation] for the first time, really in a meaningful way," she said. "There are incredible women playing tackle football, but in a meaningful way, flag football has given women the ability to see themselves in our brand from a participation perspective. "Similarly to how women are driving the growth in fandom, women are also driving the growth in flag football as a sport, and a lot of the work that we've been able to do as an NFL ecosystem has meant that we have millions of kids participating in it. "Now we have it sanctioned as a girls high school varsity sport in 15 states and growing. We have it in collegiate programs. It's going to be part of the LA28 [Olympic Games]... Combined with giving people more ways to watch and showing them how football intersects all these different other touch points within their lives, [it] has been a key holistic way we've been able to really connect with more casual women fans, but also with women who maybe otherwise wouldn't have considered connecting with the NFL." In her role, Bishop looks to bring the NFL's success with female fans to a broader audience. She said: "The role [of] the NFL, in my mind, is so special. I sit on our global brand and consumer marketing team, and my specific team's focus is really recruiting the next generation of fan by keeping football at the forefront of culture and really reaffirming that football is for everyone. "It's been incredible because we've been able to come into this iconic and historic brand that is so deeply rooted in the fabric of America, but still put our fingerprints on it and be innovative in terms of how we are showing up in conversations that exist for these audiences in familiar vernacular, introducing the game to new people and then deepening their engagement around some of the amazing properties that we have. It's sort of like a brand marketer and storyteller's dream, to be totally honest, with no downtime ever." The makeup of the team surrounding Bishop surprised her when she joined the NFL four years ago. "I was surprised, to be honest, when I came to the NFL to see how many incredible senior female leaders there were. I don't know why. I just didn't expect that," she said. "I've worked in consumer packaged goods. I've worked in all these other industries, and I just assumed that I would be walking into like a really male-dominated organization, and that's really not the case at all. "I think the beauty of the NFL office from a league perspective, and this comes from the point of view that the commissioner has on, diversity generally, is that the diversity of perspectives and opinions just makes all of us better. "It's been really interesting to see how there have been more and more and more people coming into the NFL organization, some of whom are women, some of whom are not, but that just bring incredibly diverse backgrounds and points of view, and it really has meant that the work that we do feels incredibly elevated, and also that the way we're challenging each other feels so productive and gets us to really great places. I'm very thankful for that culture, [one] that I feel like leads from within." That diversity has led to a moment in corporate business history that Bishop believes in wholeheartedly. "I feel like it's no longer an ask, but it's an obligation of women who are in positions of power at any company, but especially in sports, to open the door for women behind them... I cringe a little bit when I have to say that, because why are we already not doing this for each other?" She continued: "We are better by championing some of the incredible people that are beneath us and younger than us and are the next generation. And there are incredible, incredible, incredible women that are driving forward everything we do at the NFL every single day that aren't necessarily at my level or above me, and so I feel like it's like my responsibility to make sure that they're given the exposure and a seat at the table."
The Citizen
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Talent shows, tantalising food and tequila – upcoming events to enjoy
Talent shows, tantalising food and tequila – upcoming events to enjoy 19 June – Sundowners on Eat Street at the Lifestyle Centre with DJ Katie La Femme from 4-6pm, followed by open mic night from 6-8pm. – Bingo and Quiz Night at the Lyric Lounge in the Ballito Centre of Design from 6-9.30pm. Free entry. Find out more at 20 June – The Black Lapels will entertain Eat Steet from 6.30-9.30pm. 21 June – Kids Fun Day at Dolphin Coast Pre-Primary from 9am-2pm. Kids will enjoy face painting, a jumping castle, reptile demonstration and plenty of fun activities. Free entry. – Mums & Tots programme at Tongaat Central Library from 10-11am. Target age 2-5. Children's Book Club follows from 11am-midday. Target age 6-12. Recurs every Saturday – contact Vigie Padayachee at 084 445 5069. – Lunch at the Market at Lifestyle Centre with the musical stylings of Angel from 12.30-3.30pm. – 'The Way it Was' starring Andrea Giglio at the Lyric Lounge from 7-9.30pm. R100. 22 June – Sunday lunch at the Market with Hale Mary from 12.30-3.30pm, or with the Kickstands on Eat Street from 1-4pm. – Ballito's Talent competition kicks off at the Lyric Lounge from 2pm. First of three auditions. R100. 28 June – Ballito Bowl Skate Jam from 2-6pm, with R30k in prize money on the line across Grom and Open divisions. Registration opens at 12pm. – The Tequila & Mexican Food Festival returns to the Manor House from 11am-8pm. Spoegwolf, Timo ODV and others to perform. Tickets starting at R300 from 30 June – July 4 – Farming God's Way training at All Souls Anglican Church, Sheffield. R250 registration, 8.30am-4pm daily. Registration essential via inundo@ or 063 742 5575. 30 June – July 6 – The Ballito Pro Challenger Series main event at Willard Beach. 6am call onwards daily. 2 – 4 July – Free Ballito Pro music concerts from 5.30pm till late at Salt Rock main beach. More details at Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
The Citizen
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Rotary Club of Sandton celebrates over 30 years of inclusive fun
The Rotary Club of Sandton in partnership with Special Olympics South Africa recently hosted an annual Fun Day event that has become a beloved tradition for more than 30 years. Held at the Randburg METS Baseball Club, the event drew over 260 participants, including individuals living with disabilities from various homes across Johannesburg, alongside Rotarians, interactors, and friends of rotary. This special day was more than just a celebration of fun and games; it embodied rotary's guiding principle of service above self. Also read: Menstrual hygiene dialogue at Curtis Nkondo School Volunteers from Rotary club of Sandton and Special Olympics South Africa worked tirelessly to create an accessible, welcoming environment where everyone could participate in inclusive games, enjoy good food, and forge meaningful connections. The event featured lively music, engaging activities, and the magic of Geewiz the Magician, whose tricks captivated all ages, adding a touch of wonder to the festivities. The event also saw inspiring involvement from young leaders of the Interact clubs at Redhill School and Crawford International Lonehill. These students, many in their final year before university, arrived early to help set up and actively participated in the games, demonstrating maturity and compassion that left a lasting impression. Read more: She PowHer summit 2025 sparks dialogue about menstrual dignity in Sandton The Rotary Club of Sandton president Richard Cimardi said: 'It's hard to describe the feeling this day brings to everyone involved the joy is so pure, so contagious. 'We are grateful to every sponsor, every volunteer, and especially to our guests; the people who this day is truly about. They remind us what connection and inclusion really mean.' Adding a magical touch to the day was Geewiz the Magician, whose captivating tricks brought smiles, laughter, and a sense of wonder to the crowd. His engaging performance created moments of joy that transcended barriers, leaving a lasting impression on guests of all ages. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Village funday returns for all fun for the family
Edgworth Village Fun Day returns on June 8. Held at The Barlow, it is the village's biggest event of the year and takes over The Barlow Estate. Attractions include fairground rides, market stalls, food, entertainment and much more. Also returning will be scallywags will also be returning. READ MORE: Edgworth Village celebrates 10 years of Village Fun Day Edgworth: Three-legged race back with colourful costumes Those who would like to sign their child up for the races email scallywagspreschool@ The fun day opens at 12.30pm until 5.30pm. For more information visit The Barlow Edgworth Facebook Page
