Andrew Rogers
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Reporter working over at @BBCNewsbeat on Radio 1 and 1Xtra. Used to be the voice of Alexa, but that’s another story.
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Great to be reporting live on one of the world's biggest esports tournaments last night ESL One Birmingham for the News Channel. Busy day - don't worry, I spent most of the day inside the arena though, not standing outside it
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First day back at school! 👨🎓 Opening a brand new chapter kicking off my MA in Television Journalism at
@CityUniLondon
. Time to get out there and find some news
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Doesn't get much more fun than this - thanks so much
@linuskarp
,
@suddenlyjoseph
and Leland (yeah the actual Leland) for chatting with me on Newsbeat about their play with music
#GwynethGoesSkiing
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"It's not a men vs women thing, it's a people vs prejudice thing" Laura Bates from
@EverydaySexism
speaking at Jesus College
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Huge thanks again to
@Microsoft
for hosting our
@OutInTech
V-Day Demos and Drinks event. Much ❤️💛💚💙💜
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There's more going on with the weather in your favourite games than you might think. ⛈❄🌤 We spoke to the teams behind
@ForzaMotorsport
and
@totalwar
about how it works, and if it makes games more fun.
"Why weather in games is getting more realistic"
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What a night! I feel incredibly lucky to have moderated such an amazing
@OutInTech
panel of experts on LGBTQ inclusion in the games industry. Big shout out to
@PlayStationEU
for being awesome hosts 🎮🏳️🌈
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Random question: Is there a meet-up group for LGBTQ+ folks working in the games industry? If someone set one up, would people want to go?
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Not every day you get to go Pokémon hunting with the creator of Pokemon Go, John Hanke. Thanks for chatting with us for Newsbeat!
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As a massive fan of
@JamieJBartlett
's Missing Cryptoqueen podcast, I'm so glad we got to feature a few snippets in today's interactive news bulletin on Alexa
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Apologies to all the Radio 1 listeners who had to hear me have a gonorrhoea test live on air. If you want to catch up, we even made it into a Sounds special
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We've just launched something new on
@BBCSounds
🎧 How We Know pulls back the curtain and explains how our teams work out what is - and isn't - true when news is breaking. All explained by
@mariannaspring
. Check it out 👇
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What is there to listen to on
@BBCSounds
?
A big part of my job right now is searching through everything we've got for interesting and unusual content. So this February I'm going to try and share a new podcast or programme every day.
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So in a busy 5 days of news I've:
🗣️ Read the headlines for BBC News on Alexa smart speakers
🎥 Helped NBC's Today show broadcast from Buckingham Palace
📻 Read the news for the Gaydio breakfast show
🎧 Produced 3x podcasts for BBC Sounds
...I think I need a nap 😴
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I've been chatting to Zelda fans this week about why the new game's so important to them, and how it's helped them through tough times.
Thanks so much to everyone who shared their experiences with me for this article (my first for the website!)
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Thank you so much to this amazing panel of
@Liistarr
@ThatRobinGray
@BridieRoman
@izzydrag0n
and
@thisisFoxx
for sharing their insights and experiences in the games industry with
@OutInTech
. Such a great night! 🏳️🌈🎮
#outintechgames
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Brilliant speakers and fantastic event with
@InterCommsLGBT
this evening on
#PrideAndProfit
.
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Getting in one final update to Sunday evening's BBC interactive bulletin before handing over for the night. 🎙️
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Looking after the interactive news again this Sunday evening. Just ask Alexa to "play BBC News" for the latest updates from Felixstowe, Moscow and Singapore 🗣️
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Thank you so much to everyone who braved the rain and came along to our
@OutMakingGames
Spring Social tonight. What an amazing community we have ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜 Big thanks to our supporters
@PayloadStudios
&
@justadd_sugar
and our fab panel
OMG our awesome panel is talking about the importance of supporting LGBTQ workers!
#outmakinggames
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Fantastic to see such a high representation of LGBTQ+ folks in the games industry. Kudos to
@uk_ie
for the excellent census. Next step: let's unite + empower our community with
@OutMakingGames
and other fantastic orgs🎮🏳🌈 P.S. OMG has some new announcements coming soon!
Key finding 5) 21% of the games industry are LGBTQ+, compared to national data that suggests between 3-7% of the UK population is LGBTQ+
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Tomorrow I'm running my first ever virtual marathon in London for Asthma UK. I'm setting out from Kingston at 9am and running to Buckingham Palace.
🌧🏃♂️🌧
I'm close to hitting my donation target too, so if you'd like to donate, here's the link: Thanks! 🤞
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Up bright and early to bring you this morning's BBC News Catch-Up. Listen on BBC Sounds and Alexa smart speakers for the latest:
🚑 Hospitals told to get ready for ambulance strikes
🧑💻 Online scams on the rise
🇮🇪 A new(ish) Irish leader
🪩 The Strictly final
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The sun came out to support us as we marched through Warsaw for its annual Equality March, which also hosted Kyiv Pride this year. 🏳️🌈🇵🇱🇺🇦
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So this is super exciting! Tune in to hear me discussing LGBTQ+ representation in video games on the radio for Gayming Live at 2pm
@gaymingmag
@BridieRoman
@ThatRobinGray
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Well this is the best way to start the week. Very proud that the film
@MiddletonIona
@SchnitzerHanna
and I made all about digital art theft has been nominated for a BJTC award for Best TV Documentary! 🎉
Congratulatons! BJTC Award finalists BEST TV DOC:Jacob Evans,Finn Lord-Jones, Molly Stazicker,Millie Gibson,Bella Neale,Hanna Schnitzer,Iona Middleton, Andrew Rogers
@__jacobevans
@cityjournalism
@milliegibson80
@andrewrgrs
@FinnLordJones
@MollyStazicker
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Thanks so much to
@WFA_Network
for having us at their first inclusive cycling trial event in Kingston. Great to report on how cycling can be made more accessible across London with
@AliciaLeech
🚲
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Proud to work with a team creating new ways to access the news, on-demand.
BBC News Catch-Up has the latest headlines and the podcasts to take the stories further.
Just open
@BBCSounds
and tap on Podcasts. And you'll occasionally hear me on there too!
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Great to be in Cologne for
#gamescom2019
. Always fun to catch up with clients and play some awesome new games of course too. Hit me up if you're around 🎮🎮🎮
We're at
#gamescom2019
!
@andrewrogers01
will be doing the rounds, let us know if you're there and we can say hello!
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Tickets now available for our next
@OutInTech
London event. We'll be discussing communications with the LGBTQ+ community in the digital age.
📅 19th June
📍Allison+Partners, Kings Cross
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🥳
@OutInTech
London is celebrating its 1st birthday tomorrow! 🎉🎉🎉 Looking forward to seeing lots of you at our one year anniversary party at
@FlatironSchool
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Very proud to present: The Great Digital Art Heist 🎨🧑💻
For our
@CityUniLondon
final project documentary we looked into the growing problem of online copyright theft through NFT minting.
📽️👉
TLDR: Artists are having their work taken on a huge scale 🧵👇
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Super excited to announce that
@OutInTech
LDN and PlayStation are hosting a panel event on LGBTQ+ representation and culture in the games industry! Tickets are available now: 🎮🏳️🌈
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This has been keeping me busy this week, but it’s been such a cool one to work on.
Assassin's Creed Mirage: Why Arabic is at the heart of the new game
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Huge Monday morning news
It's happening, Trainers!
🛒Pokémon Center London
📍 Westfield London, Shepherd's Bush
Popping up for a limited time only this October. Further details will be revealed in the coming months!
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Really pleased I made it to the
@britishlibrary
's Breaking the News exhibition before it closes this Sunday. A fun day out for a massive news nerd like me 🤓📰🎥
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Big thanks to everyone who came to
@OutInTech
LDN's Demos and Drinks with
@Microsoft
last night. A great event with 4 amazing demo teams. Hope to see you all again soon! 👨🏾💻👩🏼💻🏳️🌈
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Great welcoming everyone to our
@OutInTech
LDN mixer with
@FlatironSchool
on Wednesday. See you all at the next one 💜
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Feb 1st: Eurovisioncast 🥳
It's brand new and about one of my favourite things - Eurovision!
@DanielRosney
@NinaWarhurst
@NgunanAdamu
and
@manszelmerlow
host, and it's perfect for both newcomers and nerds like me
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New achievement unlocked: Reporting on an ice rink and somehow not falling over ⛸️
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Here's hoping that the new series of
#GBBO
means that people stop confusing me for
@cakesmyth
at parties
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2019: Are we going out, or are we going out, out?
2020: Are we going Zoom, or are we going Zoom, Zoom?
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Absolutely loved getting to share a stage with some awesome and inspirational founders this week for
@OutInTech
LDN's 'How I Built This' event! Thanks to Tom and Jen for letting me quiz them live on stage, and to
@TrueLayer
for hosting.
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Season 2 of
@AllisonPR_UK
's podcast The Stream UK is now recording! I'm looking for a new set of guests from across different industries in the PR, marketing and comms world to join me and share their insights and experiences. Interested? Get in touch 🎙
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Looking forward to singing at the
@sciencemuseum
with my fellow
@pinksingers
this evening! Should be a great event! 👨
#PrideMonth
TONIGHT: You can catch us performing songs from our recent concert at the
@sciencemuseum
Lates: Sexuality. The event is free but there are a few areas which require tickets - we'll be performing around 9pm.
#lgbt
#PrideMonth
#prideinlondon
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Feb 7th: Tech Tent 💻⛺
The best way to catch up on all the biggest tech stories of the week from
@zsk
and the team.
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With
#Beijing2022
kicking off this week
@SchnitzerHanna
and I interviewed London's Olympians past and present about whether the capital has enough ice skating facilities ⛸🏆 Here's our
@CityTVNews
report
#TeamGB
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I've been chatting to live streamers about Kick, why it's dividing opinion, and whether it can really take on Twitch. And if you have no idea what I'm talking about, don't worry we explain all that too. Take a read here 👉
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Feb 3rd: Understand The Economy 📈
If you're looking for clear, useful explainers, these 15 minute episodes tackle a different area of economics each time, from interest rates to national debt. Created by
@FelicityHannah
&
@clarkerowbotham
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It's settled - I'm starting a Smash Bros Twitch channel where everyone can watch me lose repeatedly online
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So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for coming! 😊
Really awesome evening at
#OutInTech
at the
@PlayStationUK
office. Got me thinking a lot about inclusivity in the gaming industry. Think there is so much that the gaming industry can do make everyone feel welcome.
#LGBTQ
#Streaming
#Gaming
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Bittersweet moment presenting the last interactive bulletin on Alexa from our Digital Audio News team.
Here's a picture of me with my number one fave colleague. We'll miss you Alexa! ♥️
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Would highly recommend volunteering at one of the vaccination centres if you're able. One of the most rewarding Saturdays I've had all year 💉
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Are you planning to live stream on Twitch or YouTube on Christmas Day? Did you do it last year? If so I'm looking to hear from you for something we're working on for BBC Newsbeat.
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Final countdown to our concert on Saturday. There are still some tickets left too! 🎶❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🎶
@pinksingers
Join London's
#LGBT
+ community choir for a night of harmony,
#Pride
and joy! From Elgar to Adele, Fleetwood Mac to Nirvana, there's a track for everyone! Sat 16 June 2018.
#PrideInLondon
#prideseason
#PrideMonth
#LGBT
#london
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From uni leagues to local pub tournaments, we've been taking a look at the new rules coming into force today from Nintendo.
"Could Nintendo's new rules Smash its esports scene?"
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🎇Happy New Year! 🎆
Kicking off 2023 bringing you the news this evening on
@BBCSounds
and Alexa smart speakers - something that was only a dream this time last year.
We've the latest on:
🇺🇦Airstrikes in Kyiv
🇧🇷Lula sworn in as president (again)
🥳London's New Year's Day Parade
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Thanks to the always excellent
@mariannaspring
for explaining all things social media and disinformation in Brazil for our latest 5 Questions On podcast 👇
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And a big thank you to everyone who came along and the lovely people at
@VerizonMedia_UK
for hosting us (and even getting us a cake!)
#outintechgames
@OutInTech
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Currently looking to be connected to Twitch streamers looking for a paid position streaming for brands a few hours a week. Anyone know someone who could be interested? Let me know!
#streamers
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Who doesn't love a trip to the seaside?
We're talking climate disinfo on TikTok today here in Brighton. Take a listen at 5.45pm on
@BBCNewsbeat
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Second day using a reusable coffee cup - no regrets so far!
@Pret
making it super easy (and 49p for a coffee is a bargain)
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Your twice-yearly reminder that you can see me singing and dancing to Mariah, Wham and Kate Bush with the ever-awesome
@pinksingers
#SleighingIt
Starting to feel Christmassy? Tickets are selling fast for our Christmas show on Saturday 15 Dec. Come and see us 'Sleighing It!'
@cadoganhall
. Grab your tix while you can at
#PSItsXmas
#pinksingers
#lgbt
#london
#christmas
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Finally caught up on sleep from this season's Weekend Away with the ever-lovely
@pinksingers
. Hope everyone had an amazing time! 🙂🎵🕺💓
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It's a big day for Diablo fans - the new game is out after an 11 year wait. And it got us all talking about how character creators can make games more inclusive. Take a read here 👉
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Not hugely surprising, but still pretty major. I remember being glued to the E3 news and gossip every year growing up
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Reporting on this for Newsbeat on Radio 1 today and tomorrow. If you were there, or are planning to go out in Clapham tonight, get in touch
Two men were taken to hospital after being stabbed in a homophobic attack outside a south London nightclub.
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Thank you to Rebecca and Fay in Donacaster for sharing their experiences with me. Take a read about the campaign here as they head to London today
A group of people who have been in care want to make experience of the system a protected characteristic like disability, race and sexual orientation.
We spoke to Rebecca, 18, and Fay, 17, about their experiences of being in care.
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Disappointed that no candidate from
@Keble_JCR
found me in the Jesus bar. Guess I'll be backing RON...
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Second vaccination centre volunteering shift done. 💉 Heart warming complete. ♥️
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Catch us on Radio 1 and 1Xtra, and you can take a read here too:
“Gwyneth Paltrow musical's creators wish play will do well”
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Wondering what's going on with TransPennine Express - and the rest of the railways? Well, this might help 👇. Thanks
@ruddick
for chatting with me for today's episode of 5 Questions On
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‼️‼️‼️
The United Kingdom will host
#Eurovision
2023! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
➡️ Everything you need to know here:
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Big thanks to
@MuneebParwazMP
for taking us on a trip to the shops and chatting all things Roblox for Newsbeat 🛍
Roblox: How one student became a big name in virtual fashion
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Come along and see me sing and dance for our
@PinkSingers
35th Birthday! Tickets are on sale now
Don't forget tickets are on sale for our next concert featuring our fab guest choir
@spectrum_choir
from Exeter. Put the date in your diaries 16 June 2018, The Peoples Palace Theatre
@QMUL
Tix:
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Another day out filming by the icewith
@SchnitzerHanna
, this time at the very picturesque Ally Pally ice rink
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Shout out to the woman decanting an entire bottle of white wine into a sports bottle in Stansted spoons at 5am. I hope she has a great holiday
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Such a powerful and important film - please do give it a watch today when you can. Amazing work as always from
@seandilleyNEWS
and
@OReillyGem
WATCH Britain’s
@guidedogs
Shortage , an
@BBCiPlayer
documentary has landed do give it a watch and if you find it interesting, would you please give it a share?
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One week to go until our first
@OutInTech
LDN event of 2018 at LinkedIn! Some amazing speakers lined up
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Feb 10th: The LGBT Sport Podcast 🏳️🌈🏅
Taking a look at the biggest LGBT+ issues for both athletes and fans, with
@jack_murley
and a series of great guests from pretty much every sport you can think of
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Thanks
@MimiSwaby
and the team at Newsday on
@bbcworldservice
for having me on to talk about Assassin’s Creed this morning
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Haha so glad I've found
#FirstDates
on C4 tonight, even if I am creating industrial amounts of cringe right now!
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You can also catch up on our piece from Newsbeat today here 👉
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Missing my first ever JCR meeting tonight (owing mostly to not being in the city). Big step.
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Sign-ups now open for our next
@OutInTech
LDN panel on the games industry. Super excited for this awesome line-up of speakers and thanks to Verizon Media and Xbox for hosting! 🏳️🌈🎮
🎟️
📅 Wed 14th August
🕒 6.30pm
📍 Verizon Media, Holborn
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📣📣Annoying tweet asking for sponsorship alert📣📣
This year I'm running the Brighton Marathon to raise money for the fantastic
@asthmauk
. It's a really worthwhile cause, so if you feel able to donate, you can do so here Thank you 😊🏃♂️
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