 "The Journal (Newcastle, England)")
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Charites in cash crisis.(News)
; Byline: By Hayley Beattie Charities across the North-East are still battling to prevent cutbacks in services as they attempt to recover from the funding shortfall caused by the tsunami disaster. The public's overwhelming response to the Asian tragedy has diverted cash from many of the region's
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FOR CHARITES A NET GAIN With Volunteer Solutions, MIT graduate Rich Sanford; aims to help the world rather than conquer it
; Rich Sanford's cubicle is tucked into a borrowed corner at one of the area's hottest new high-tech start-ups. Sanford could easily be mistaken for one of the young hotshots who work at the company, Virtual Ink, their eyes fixed on a millionaire's future. He is, after all, an MIT grad who knows his
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MENINGITIS: ONE OF THE FAMILY; DIANA 1961-1997: THE CHARITES.(News)
; Jane Brand, from the National Meningitis Trust, said: It was an honour to be invited to take part but I would rather I hadn't had to. The procession was unreal, you could have heard a pin drop. The only noise came from the crowd, who were sobbing. It has been so overwhelming, so incredibly sad. The
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LEPROSY: Such a remarkable lady; DIANA 1961-1997: THE CHARITES.(News)
; One of Diana's favourite charities was the Leprosy Mission. Her work for the organisation helped remove some of the stigma surrounding the disease. Volunteer Colin Osborne, who has worked for the charity's Bedfordshire branch for 30 years, was in the procession. Colin, an accountant with the
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CHERISHED GIFT OF HOPE; DIANA 1961-1997 : THE CHARITES: 500 unsung heroes thank Princess who inspired them.(News)
; To the hundreds of charity workers who joined the funeral cortege, Diana had been their Princess of Hope. The day became their chance to say thank you. They were the ordinary folk - many of them volunteers - who help raise money for people in need. Each of the 500 workers, representing 110
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THE ARTS; We wept for brave boys; DIANA 1961-1997: THE CHARITES.(News)
; For youngsters Natalie, Tara and nine-year-old Nathan Welsh, the sight of the grieving Prince William and Harry was too much to bear. The siblings were three of the five chosen to represent Chicken Shed, a North London theatre company with members of all abilities. As they followed the two brave
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RED CROSS: Queen of Hearts needed no title; DIANA 1961-1997: THE CHARITES.(News)
; Princess Diana always enjoyed a close relationship with the Red Cross. Darren Deakin, one of ten British Red Cross volunteers who followed the funeral cortege, said: The whole thing was very moving and a real tribute to Di. She was loved by so many people. Darren, 34, a volunteer for 23 years, said
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AIDS & DRUGS: The world has lost a good friend; DIANA 1961-1997: THE CHARITES.(News)
; Diana, by touching and hugging Aids sufferers, did more than anyone to rid the illness of its stigma. Gerry McGrath, from Aids charity London Lighthouse, said: The funeral was very moving and very fitting. I was very, very taken with Earl Spencer's speech, particularly when he said she didn't need
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BARNARDOS: No one can ever replace her; DIANA 1961-1997: THE CHARITES.(News)
; Vanessa Cummings, representing the children's charity, was one of the youngest to walk behind Diana's coffin. Vanessa, 11, from East London, said: I wasn't scared by the crowd. If I got frightened, I would just look at William and Harry and imagine how they felt. After all, they had lost their
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THE ELDERLY: Beauty that will never fade away; DIANA 1961-1997: THE CHARITES.(News)
; Help the Aged's Pat Baron was moved to tears as she walked behind the young Princes in the procession of charities. The publicity manager from Weybridge, Surrey, had met Diana on several occasions. She says: The thing I shall remember is the silence. The pall bearers' feet marching was virtually
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