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Samantha Smith’s dad is aiming to raise £2,000 for his daughter’s lifesaving surgery by completing a 120-km hand-powered cycle on Sunday (28 October).
Date Published 25/10/2018
In a heart-breaking update, Samantha Smith has revealed the devastating extent of her deteriorating health which has left her needing your help more than ever before.
Date Published 24/09/2018
Two Rochdale men swam the entire 17km length of Lake Windermere for Save Samantha on Sunday (2 September).
Date Published 05/09/2018
One year after undergoing several life-saving operations to stabilise her neck and spine, Samantha Smith has revealed the devastating news that she needs further aggressive...
Date Published 17/07/2018
Samantha Smith’s dad is aiming to raise £2,000 towards the next operation to fuse his daughter’s spine.
Date Published 13/07/2018
Samantha Smith has launched a petition calling for the government to do more for patients with genetic disorder Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
Date Published 12/07/2018
Following two unsuccessful surgeries to stop her neck dislocating, Samantha Smith has revealed she has to undergo a third extensive and aggressive operation that will restrict all...
Date Published 21/05/2018
A Rochdale Online journalist has raised £425 towards the Save Samantha appeal of her £1,000 target by taking part in a blistering Great Manchester Run on Sunday 20 May.
The Geoff Doggett 5k at Cown Reservoir raised £430 for charity on Tuesday 1 May.
Date Published 08/05/2018
Andems Runners, Rochdale Harriers and race Marshall’s have raised £14,000 to help ‘Save Samantha Smith’, Mollie Campbell the International Basketball player and the Children’s...
Date Published 10/04/2018
An 11-year-old girl has raised £700 for family friend Samantha Smith by having her hair cut.
Date Published 19/03/2018
An 11-year-old girl is aiming to raise £300 for family friend Samantha Smith by having her hair cut towards the end of March.
Date Published 17/02/2018
By donating just £5 to the Save Samantha Appeal you could be in with a chance of winning a luxury break in the Lake District worth £1,500.
Date Published 04/01/2018
Such is the scope of what makes up the news on Rochdale Online that it gives a uniquely broad insight into the people and happenings in the borough, and with this being the season...
Date Published 26/12/2017
Scott Teirney swam a whopping 10,528 lengths – 164.5 miles - to raise funds for the Save Samantha appeal..
Date Published 12/12/2017
Staff from the council’s fostering team raised £722 towards lifesaving treatment for Samantha Smith by competing in an It’s a Knockout challenge at Falinge Park.
Date Published 30/11/2017
Paul Mears and Danny Hirst have raised £7,532.50 for the Save Samantha appeal by swimming between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
Date Published 24/11/2017
Following two unsuccessful surgeries to stop her neck dislocating, Samantha Smith has booked follow-up appointments in Spain and America to plan her next steps towards her future.
Date Published 16/11/2017
Scott Teirney has completed the impressive feat of swimming 100 miles in just seven weeks and two days in aid of the Save Samantha fund.
Date Published 11/11/2017
Your online shopping could help raise vital funds for the Save Samantha appeal, without costing you a single extra penny.
Date Published 15/10/2017
After two unsuccessful neurosurgeries, Samantha Smith is calling for greater education of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), one of the many conditions which affects her.
Date Published 13/10/2017
Following two operations in Washington with a leading surgeon over the summer, Samantha Smith has now revealed devastating news: the surgeries have failed to stop her neck from...
Date Published 30/09/2017
Rochdale-based company Hanson Springs has donated £1,720 to the Save Samantha fund, following a raffle for the company’s annual trip to York races.
Date Published 14/09/2017
Hundreds of people attended the annual Wardle Village Fete, enjoying an afternoon of carnival arts and crafts, good food, fairground rides, donkey rdies and stalls.
Date Published 03/09/2017
Following a successful second operation on Friday 18 August, Samantha Smith has been suffering from ‘excruciating pain’ since the procedure.
Date Published 25/08/2017
Samantha Smith’s family have been told that her second lifesaving surgery on Friday (18 August) went well, and although Sam was ‘in a lot of pain, she was quite responsive’.
Date Published 21/08/2017
Samantha Smith has to raise a further £50,000 to cover costs for an urgent and unexpected second life-saving operation on Saturday (19 August). Last week the mother of two from...
Date Published 15/08/2017
Samantha Smith needs need scans as soon as possible on her brain stem and cranial cervical junction. She is due to meet with her life-saving neurosurgeon, Doctor Henderson, next...
Date Published 05/08/2017
Inflatable Fun World, Jungle Book, Springhill Hospice - Open Garden Day, Family Fun Days, Sportsman's Evening, All Saints Church, Hamer final service, Fire Service Museum Monthly...
Date Published 03/08/2017
When did you first get involved with Rochdale Feel Good Festival? We've sponsored the main stage since 2009 but the festival is something we've supported since the beginning,...