Maheta Molango, former Oldham striker and current PFA chief executive, will run the 2026 London Marathon for Leukaemia Care after losing his father Moly Molango to blood cancer in May 2025. His father was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2020, underwent stem cell transplants, and died a month after becoming seriously ill around Easter 2025. Molango aims to raise £10,000 to support the charity's work providing information, advocacy and emotional support to blood cancer patients and families across the UK.
Amin Chowdhury, a serial fundraiser from Oldham, is undertaking a 100-mile trek from Chadderton to Chester during March while fasting for Ramadan. The walk links four mayoral areas and aims to raise money for local charity Mahdlo to support outdoor pursuits for children with disabilities and learning difficulties. The trek is backed by Mayors from Tameside, Warrington, Chester, and Oldham, with donations shared across their chosen charities including young carers services, homeless accommodation, domestic abuse refuge, and empowerment charity Positive Steps. Amin, who met King Charles after his coronation, is known for helping others and raising Oldham's profile through initiatives like the British Education Awards and Excellence in Oldham Awards.