Tag: Charity
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FHT Proudly Sponsors Massage Therapist in London Marathon
We’re thrilled to announce that we are sponsoring one of our own FHT members for the upcoming London Marathon on Sunday 21 April. Ruth Carter, a sports and massage therapist with FHT since 2016, has embarked on an inspiring journey. She began running the ‘Couch to 5k’ training plan during lockdown to stay active, and…
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A Therapist’s Guide to supporting World Mental Health Day 2023
The 10 October marks World Mental Health Day 2023 and is a significant occasion that raises awareness about the importance of mental wellbeing. 1 in 6 of us are affected by mental health problems every week. As a complementary, beauty or sports therapist, you have a unique opportunity to contribute positively. There are many ways…
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Join in with Altruistic August
Creating a wave of kindness to spread around the world, this month’s Action For Happiness Calendar’s theme is ‘Altruistic August’, all about the selfless concern for the wellbeing and welfare of others, often without any expectation of personal gain or reward. Practising altruism can bring joy and fulfilment to both the giver and the receiver.…
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Spreading kindness at Christmas time
Action for Happiness has launched an advent calendar with a difference this Christmas. Forgoing the usual chocolates, Action for Happiness has created a ‘kindness calendar’, that focuses on what people can do for others over the Christmas period. The calendar has suggested good deeds for each day of December, and includes suggestions such as donating…
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Help us bring cheer with Crisis at Christmas!
Crisis at Christmas is calling all therapists to volunteer their time to help people facing homelessness.
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FHT and MND leading out in race across London
FHT Member Will McAllister helped cyclists at the MND Association’s cycling event on 30 July.
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Missed the last Pedal for Parkinson’s event? Two more around the bend
Parkinson’s UK is looking for Volunteer Massage Therapists to support their series of cycling events across the country this summer – can you help?
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Accredited Course Provider shares benefits of infant massage at Malawi orphanage
Gayle Berry, FHT Accredited Course Provider, and owner of Blossom and Berry Baby Massage spent time in Malawi to help teach baby and infant massage to staff at the Ministry of Hope baby orphanage. Here Gayle tells us her story: ‘I am an expert on baby massage and yoga and have worked hard to build…
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Pedal for Parkinson’s needs your help!
Parkinson’s UK is looking for Volunteer Massage Therapists to support their series of cycling events across the country this summer – can you help?
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MND Association needs complementary therapists
The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is on the look-out for trained therapists to volunteer at high profile events this year. Every year, high numbers of the public raise money in support of those with MND, including at the London Marathon in April and Prudential Ride London in July. The MND Association is in need of…
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Volunteer therapist needed to help homeless people this Christmas
National homelessness charity Crisis is calling on FHT members to provide complementary therapies for homeless people at its temporary centres this Christmas. Crisis at Christmas 2016 runs from 23 – 30 December, with centres set to open across London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Coventry and Edinburgh. As well as warmth, companionship and hot meals, guests will receive…
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Support MND Association at the London Marathon
Calling all qualified Body/Sports Massage FHT members. Last minute space on therapy team supporting MND Association at the London Marathon – can you help? Date: Sunday 24 April, 2016 Venue: Regus Building, 1 Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5BW Schedule: 11.15am on-site briefing 12.00pm lunch 13.00-13.30pm (approx) first few runners could start coming through…
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