Liam Coleman

Former News Editor and Communications Manager now working in PR

[Liam Coleman @LiamColemann]

It has been a good few months in the making, but today it is the @scope Awards 2025, and it has been a pleasure for me and @MetroUK to be the media partners for this year's awards.

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@BeardyHowse Hi Christopher! Hope you're okay! I think I might have a story for you about UK high streets, and wondered if I could drop you a message on here - and if not, then please fire one my way!

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Two-year-old Leni has been diagnosed with an extremely rare condition commonly known as childhood dementia. More than £130,000 has been raised to try and access specialist treatment for this cruel disease.

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Joshua Kershaw was found dead in his hotel room in Thailand and his family are now fundraising to help bring his body back to the UK. So far more than £10,000 has been raised on his GoFundMe page. https://t.co/ySvrUguuyY

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More than £5,000 has been raised to support the family of Sergeant Coleen Mellor from West Yorkshire Police after she died suddenly. She joined the force in 2007 and was described as ‘ a bright light in the lives of all who knew her.’ https://t.co/uHjPrMLA0w

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Georgina and Tom survived a car crash in Bolton that killed four others including three teenagers. The newly-weds were left with life-threatening injuries and a fundraiser to support them has now raised more than £43,000. https://t.co/mmJD9D1cUx

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Daibhin is in hospital fighting for his life as his heart and lungs are not able to function on their own. Hundreds of people have donated to a GoFundMe to help support Daibhin and his family.
https://t.co/ZXi86IxazC

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Twelve-year-old Zac saved his mum Nicola’s life after she fainted at the wheel of her car while having a medical episode. The schoolboy received a bravery award this week and a GoFundMe has been set up to reward him. https://t.co/fa4teAW1PO

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Ralph and his pregnant wife Cathrene were killed in a car crash last weekend. Their local community has now raised more than £24,000 to repatriate the family's bodies back to the Philippines for their funeral. https://t.co/WRSVJh68J7

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Kerry Gentle, 34, was an RNLI volunteer who died suddenly just before Christmas. Her best friend Kirstyn is raising money to support Kerry’s family and help pay for her funeral. https://t.co/sTRCPRHUc9

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Three-year-old Indie was diagnosed with leukaemia after feeling a pain in her arm. Family friend Gemma has set up a GoFundMe page to help support her parents throughout her treatment. https://t.co/PdMe1DRYAs

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Crowdfunding website GoFundMe says the number of online fundraisers for monthly bills has surged by 204% since the pandemic.

For Sarah Brown, crowdfunding was a lifeline for her when her husband Jeff suffered a stroke and was later diagnosed with Locked-In syndrome.

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More than £350,000 has been donated to help get Sophia to the USA. Her cancer has become too aggressive for treatment in the UK and she needs a transplant to survive.
https://t.co/YJ4RwGlV92

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Aoibh, 4, has a rare joint condition that has left one leg extremely stiff and both her hips dislocated. She needs to spend at least six months in the US for specialist surgery, with hundreds donating to support her family.
https://t.co/kbYYlsRj9Q

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George was born with a rare heart condition that only affects a handful of babies every year. His parents Danny and Alice have launched a GoFundMe to cover their bills while he recovers from surgery.

https://t.co/x57BbXzbsG

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Chris has played at festivals all over the world including Glastonbury. The DJ was diagnosed with cancer three years ago, and now needs help supporting him through his latest round of treatment.
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