BBC Star Embarks on 135-Mile Children in Need Challenge
BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox has begun a demanding 135-mile trek across the North East to raise funds for Children in Need.
Great Northern Marathon Challenge Details
Sara Cox will complete five marathons in five days, covering four counties on foot. The route includes the moorlands and hills of Durham, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, and West Yorkshire. She started from Kielder Forest on November 10 and will finish in Pudsey, Leeds, on November 14.
Purpose and Motivation
“When they picked me to get Pudsey to Pudsey, I was honoured and horrified in equal measure. We’re talking 135 miles of hills, moors and blisters – but I am ready for the challenge, and I will absolutely be giving it everything I’ve got.”
“I know the brilliant Radio 2 listeners will be with me every step of the way, and their encouragement and support will shove me up every incline and pull me through my toughest moments.”
“Pudsey has been part of Children in Need for 40 years this year, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by helping raise much-needed funds for children who need it most.”
Challenge Highlights
- Route covers counties Durham, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, and West Yorkshire
- Distance of 135 miles completed over five days
- Sara Cox carries a Pudsey Bear backpack throughout the journey
- The challenge supports fundraising for Children in Need
Presenter Sara Cox invites support from listeners as she faces a tough physical and emotional challenge for a meaningful cause.
Author’s summary: Sara Cox begins a 135-mile, five-day trek across four counties, carrying the iconic Pudsey Bear to raise vital funds for Children in Need’s 40th anniversary.