A devastating loss has led one York-based designer to raise awareness of a crucial cause. Rich Corrigan, founder of design agency Dogeatcog, tragically lost his sister to bowel cancer in June 2020. While the condition is far more common in adults over the age of 50, it came far sooner for Laura Corrigan. She was […]
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Just over 50 years ago, John Lennon and Yoko Ono made their way to Coventry Cathedral, where they planted two acorns in the gardens. The seeds, they said, would “represent their wish for world peace”. They went on to post acorns to some of the world’s most prominent leaders. Fast forward to 2019, and a
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The ongoing effects of COVID-19 have thrown Britain into what’s being touted as a “cultural catastrophe”. According to findings from Oxford Economics, more than 400,000 creative jobs could be at risk, with the UK’s creative industries set to lose £1.5 billion a week in revenue. The impact may be devastating, but one York-based design agency
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When it comes to choosing a charity to sponsor, every corporate has a different motivation. Perhaps the cause is particularly close to the director’s heart, or helps out in the local community. For Sam Borrett, Managing Director of legal marketing firm Legmark, it’s all about preventing injustice. “We work with multiple charities, either through cash
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In 2017, Louise Wright received some life-changing news. What ensued was a painstaking recovery from breast cancer, which she says she couldn’t have done without the Breast Cancer Haven. The national charity provides emotional and physical support for those undergoing chemotherapy and other treatments. Louise, Commercial Director at Punch Creative, describes the Leeds centre as
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In the UK alone, approximately 400,000 people are affected by combined sight and hearing loss. Without these vital senses, these people rely on their sense of touch and the goodwill of others. The mission of Deafblind UK is to help as many of these people as possible. The charity has 4,000 members on the books,
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