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Macmillans Tree of Light returns to Lincoln LSJ News [Video]

National charity Macmillan Cancer Reasearch have launched their fifth annual Tree of Lights campaign at Lincoln’s St Marks shopping centre.

Campaign group ‘The Merry Macs of Lincoln‘, who work to create events for Macmillan in the area, set up the day.

People were to invited to donate money to place a message and candle on a tree outside the shopping centre.

Organisers have said the event raised over £500, which will be used to help Macmillan’s battle against cancer.

Fiona Goldsby, a volunteer with the group, said: “We’re proud of how successful the day was. We even raised more than last year, which is great.”

Live performances , including one from a local children’s choir, were held throughout the day.

The official website of the group reveals the Merry Macs of Lincoln have raised a total of £50,455 so far this year.

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen