Sara Cox to Take on Epic 135-Mile Challenge for Children in Need

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BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox is set to undertake an extraordinary challenge to raise money for Children in Need. Cox, who presents the weekday Teatime Show, will cover 135 miles on foot across four counties, carrying a Pudsey Bear backpack, in a bid to support the charity's efforts to help children in need. The challenge, dubbed the Great Northern Marathon Challenge, will see Cox navigate sweeping moorlands and rolling hills in Northumberland, Durham, North Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sara Cox will run the equivalent of five marathons in five days to raise money for Children in Need.
  • The Great Northern Marathon Challenge will cover 135 miles across four counties, starting from Kielder Forest on November 10 and ending in Pudsey, Leeds, on November 14.
  • Cox will carry a Pudsey Bear backpack throughout the challenge, which will be supported by her fellow Radio 2 presenters and listeners.
  • The challenge is the longest-ever challenge undertaken by Radio 2 in terms of duration.
  • Cox's fellow presenter, Paddy McGuinness, will be offering her support and motivation during the challenge.
  • McGuinness had raised PS10.3 million for Children in Need last year with his cycle challenge, and PS16 million in total with Vernon Kay.
  • Children in Need's director of content, Tommy Nagra, believes Sara's challenge will make a real difference in the lives of children and young people across the UK.
  • The charity's new Challenge Yourself campaign encourages collective action to help make life lighter for young people facing distressing challenges.

Statistics:

  • 135 miles: the distance Cox will cover on foot across four counties.
  • 5 days: the duration of Cox's Great Northern Marathon Challenge.
  • PS10.3 million: the amount raised by McGuinness for Children in Need last year.
  • PS16 million: the total amount raised by McGuinness and Vernon Kay for Children in Need.
  • 40 years: the number of years Pudsey has been part of Children in Need.

Sources:

  • "BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox is to run the equivalent of five marathons in five days to raise money for Children in Need"

+ Source: BBC Radio 2 website

  • "The Great Northern Marathon Challenge will involve Cox covering 135 miles on foot across four counties."

+ Source: BBC Radio 2 website

  • "This feat will be Radio 2's longest-ever challenge in terms of duration"

+ Source: BBC Radio 2 website

  • "The charity's new Challenge Yourself campaign is urging everyone to help make life lighter for young people across the UK who are facing distressing challenges alone"

+ Source: BBC Radio 2 website

  • "Paddy McGuinness had raised PS10.3 million for Children in Need last year with his cycle challenge, and PS16 million in total with Vernon Kay"

+ Source: BBC Radio 2 website