The Mini Hits Ashland, Oregon

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If you were recently in Ashland, Oregon you might have the impression that everyone owns a Mini. But this wouldn’t be quite accurate. Rather, Mini Coopers flooded the city as part of a yearly festival that also raises money for those in need.

MINI USA puts the rally together each year with this year’s rally called “Rise and Rally.” It brought 600 Minis together to Oregon as they head to their meet-up in Colorado. They’ve been doing this for 14 years in what they call the Mini Takes The States event.

This year, they are repeating a charity they used in 2016, Feeding America. In 2016, they sent 1.3 million meals to Feeding America and this year they are hoping for 2 million.

Cycling For Liver Charity

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Here’s a story worth sharing. Tom Brading, 23, is going to be pedaling across the UK to raise money for the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation. He hopes to raise £3,000 for the charity, which affects his 22 year old girlfriend, Cozette. She underwent a life-saving transplant when she was two and was supported through it by the charity.

As Tom explained: ‘I know that the charity provided invaluable support to Cozette and her family at a really difficult time. ‘Without the fundraising and support which they gave, things could have gone very differently. ‘I am so lucky to have met her and this might not have been possible if it wasn’t for the work that Children’s Liver Disease Foundation do.’

Now, Tom and two of his friends will be cycling 900 miles in 14 days. As Chief executive of Children’s Liver Disease Foundation, Alison Taylor, said: ‘We rely almost entirely on voluntary donations, so we are delighted to hear about Tom’s cycling challenge. ‘He has set himself a tough target, both in terms of the physical effort and his fundraising, and we wish him all the best. ‘I’ve no doubt it will be a memorable experience and the funds he raises will enable us to continue to make a real difference.’