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Make a Difference: North East Episodes

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    Hexham dad raising money for MND in son's memory

    Andrew Greaves helps run Two Fingers To MND following in memory of his son David.

  2. Hero amputee veteran now needs heroes to help him

    Luke Woodward served in the Household Cavalry Regiment for 19 years.

  3. Helping women embrace their natural waves

    Merwave founder Abi explains the work she's done to support others.

  4. Helping the elderly & terminally ill care for pets

    The Cinnamon Trust are appealing for more volunteer dog walkers.

  5. Helping people feel less lonely in Durham

    Becka explains Sacriston Community Associations work which is supported by Comic Relief.

  6. Helping North East teenage boys with mental health

    Kai and Reece from Mental Shift explain how they're helping others.

  7. Helping improve adult literacy in Blyth

    Sharo Fawcett is from the charity Blyth resource and information centre.

  8. Helping additional needs kids get their hair cut

    Stacey Lockey shares how she is helping kids with additional needs access hair cuts.

  9. Great North Run's charitable impact back for 2026

    Sir Brendan Foster discusses how the Great North Run has raised more than £25m.

  10. Gladiator's winner Joe is a Kinship Ambassador

    Joe was raised by his grandmother after his mum died when he was two years old.

  11. Gateshead youth project Arches relaunches for 2026

    Programme leader Sandy Duff explains how they use creative arts to support people.

  12. From teen amputee to role model athlete

    At thirteen years old Olly Liddle diagnosed with cancer and had his leg amputated.

  13. Five-year-old helping nurses after Granda's death

    Lexi has raised just under £6,000 for Marie Curie in 12 months.

  14. Fighting furniture poverty in Gateshead since 1996

    Christine Kennedy from Furniture Foundations explains what they do in the community.

  15. Elton Joan tribute raising money for cancer support

    Liz Corney is putting an Elton John tribute night in memory of her sister and dad.

  16. Durham's powerful night of music, unity and hope

    RT Minds and Durham Student Music have teamed up for Never Give Up 2026.

  17. Durham teen raising money for terminally ill dad

    15-year-old Charlie is trying to make the most of the time he has left with his dad Paul.

  18. Durham fundraiser for suicide prevention

    James McCloud has organised the event in memory of his father Jimmy who took his own life

  19. Double decker turned into Gateshead school library

    A school in Gateshead has transformed a double decker bus into a library for it's kids.

  20. DJing in Gateshead to tackle anti-social behaviour

    Mike and Stew from Northern Pulse explain their scheme for young people in Gateshead.

  21. Did you know the Metrocentre has a community hub?

    Anna Foster visits the Metrocentre's community hub.

  22. Cycling for charity Garry had his bike stolen

    Garry Lee is cycling the distance from Newcastle to New York. He had his bike stolen.

  23. Cullercoats Watch House needs your help

    Mick English has details of what The Watch House is and how you can help.

  24. Connecting generations with music and sign language

    Natasha from The Lisa Project explains their work in supporting the deaf community.

  25. Community shop to help Sunderland families

    Kay Davidson visits Community Shop Fawcett.

  26. Combatting social isolation and poverty in Durham

    Chris, Asaan and Harry explains what Gilesgate and Belmont Wellbeing Project does.

  27. Clown doctors: 'We are the ultimate fools'

    Ruth, also known as Doctor Satsuma, is a clown doctor at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital.

  28. Cancer relapse won't stop Florence's charity run

    13-year-old Florence from Newcastle is taking part in the Junior Great North Run.

  29. Call-out for volunteers to keep community fed

    Steve Sheard is FoodCycle’s region manager for the North East.

  30. Byker cardiac arrest family reunited with CPR hero

    Sam saved Matt's step-dad Barry in a viral story on Facebook - Matt Bailey united them.

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