Fundraising News

Team of five WAY members from Northern Ireland running the Belfast marathon relay

Mar 2026

A team of five WAY members from Northern Ireland are lacing up their running shoes in readiness for the Belfast marathon relay in May.

Seven fundraisers are taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon for WAY

Mar 2026

Seven fundraisers are getting ready to take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon for WAY on 12 April

Raising funds and spirits: A charity quiz night for WAY

Mar 2026

Following a successful WAY Christmas meal at a local pub in Bedfordshire, WAY member Louise was inspired to find another way to bring members together in the same welcoming setting at the George in Ma…

Running through grief: Hannah’s Mother’s Day half marathon

Mar 2026

This Mother’s Day, WAY Widowed and Young member and solo parent Hannah will be taking part in the Bath Half Marathon to raise funds for WAY.

Running the Cambridge Half Marathon for WAY: Vicky’s story

Mar 2026

On International Women’s Day, WAY’s Communications Manager Vicky ran her first Half Marathon through the streets of Cambridge and raised more than £600 for WAY…

Running through grief: Why Hannah decided to raise funds for WAY

Feb 2026

Hannah explains what motivated her to run the Bath Half Marathon for WAY Widowed and Young…

Running 10k in support of WAY: Victoria’s story

Jan 2026

WAY member Victoria is running 10K for WAY in memory of her husband. Here’s her story…

Leaping for WAY: Michelle’s charity skydive

Nov 2025

WAY member Michelle explains why she decided to jump out of a plane to raise funds that will support other young widowed people across the UK…

Dancing through grief: Katherine’s story

Oct 2025

WAY Widowed and Young member Katherine shares how dancing has helped her through some of the darkest times…

WAY’s autumn 2025 fundraising update

Oct 2025

Find out what our fantastic fundraisers have been up to this autumn…

Serpentine Swim: Gemma takes the plunge for WAY

Oct 2025

One chilly morning in September, WAY member Gemma took the plunge for WAY, raising funds with her two childhood friends by taking part in the Serpentine Swim in London.

Ten-year tribute inspires year of giving

Oct 2025

Ten years after her husband died, WAY Widowed and Young member Lindsay is taking on 12 months of fundraising challenges in his memory…

Great North Runners

Sept 2025

This weekend WAY have an amazing 7 runners raising funds by running the Great North Run..

WAY welcomes new trustee, Emma

Jul 2025

WAY Widowed and Young is pleased to welcome our eleventh member to the charity’s Board of Trustees – Emma Charlesworth.

Stephanie’s story: Cotswold ultra challenge raises funds for WAY

Jul 2025

WAY supporter Stephanie from the Chilterns and Bierton Crematoria hiked 53km over 13 hours to raise funds for WAY…

WAY to go: WAY Ambassador Norman sings solo to raise funds for WAY

Jul 2025

WAY Ambassador Norman is due to sing a solo this summer to help raise funds for WAY Widowed and Young, the charity that has been a lifeline for him since he was widowed.

Stepping up for WAY: 100,000 steps in Charlie’s memory

Jun 2025

On Thursday, 11 July, the incredible women at Team VG, led by fitness coach Verity Garrington, will be lacing up their walking shoes for their annual 100,000 Step Challenge in 24 hours – this time the…

Supporting a grieving child on Father's Day

Jun 2025

Our friends at Winston’s Wish offer eight tips to help widowed parents support their bereaved child through Father’s Day…

Vote for WAY at My Favourite Voucher Codes

Jun 2025

This June, you can help WAY Widowed and Young receive a donation without spending a penny. All you need to do is vote for us in the My Favourite Voucher Codes charity poll!

Serica’s story: Running for WAY

Apr 2025

Birmingham WAY member Serica explains why she’s raising funds for the charity that’s been such a lifeline since she was widowed last year…

Did you know that an annual WAY membership costs the charity £60? So every penny raised by our incredible supporters goes directly to make up the shortfall between this and the £25 fee paid each year by members.