Fabulous Fundraisers
We want to say a HUGE shout out and thank you to our incredible fundraisers! Check out all their amazing fundraising stories:
Felix’s Inspiring Journey: Rolling to the Top
Inspired by Paddy’s encouragement, Felix, a determined young boy, decided to push his wheelchair all the way to the top of Bredon Hill, a challenging 3.6 km climb with an elevation of 299 meters.
Despite living with spasticity and ataxia, Felix embarked on this journey with the support of his mum and dad. They used a broom pole through the back of his chair to help him keep standing up. His loyal assistance dog, Oli, from Dogs for Good, was by his side every step of the way. Felix’s motivation? The promise of Greggs’ sausage rolls if he made it to the tower.
So far, Felix’s JustGiving page, “Felix Rocks,” has raised an impressive £1300! Go Felix!
Corbrook Park Nursing Home’s 30km Challenge!
The residents of Corbrook Park Nursing Home in Cheshire are taking on the “How Will You Roll?” challenge for BBC Children in Need. Their goal? To complete 30km in three weeks using wheelchairs, walkers, and walking frames. Among the participants is the remarkable Edith, who at 105 years old, is proving that age is just a number!
The Walking Warriors’ 10K challenge
Meet the Walking Warriors from Pewsey: Henry, Owen, Harry, and William. These determined boys are gearing up to walk 10 kilometres on the 16th of November, come rain or shine. They believe that every donation, no matter how small can help Children in Need continue its vital work. “Please donate asmuch as you can,” the boys urge.
Oritsu Martial Arts’ 50,000 Roundhouse Kick Challenge
Oritsu Martial Arts, a dedicated Karate club based in the Wrenthorpe and Outwood area of Wakefield has set an ambitious goal: to collectively perform 50,000 roundhouse kicks between the 1st and 31st of October. This means averaging over 1,600 kicks a day, every day for amonth! This challenge is a testament to their commitment as they kick their way to raising funds for BBC Children in Need.
Wendy Carr
Meet Wendy Carr, a spirited participant in Paddy’s Ultra Endurance Challenge for BBC Children inNeed. Wendy’s unique twist on the challenge? Riding her trusty mobility scooter for 11 miles along the picturesque Camel Trail from Wadebridge to Padstow and back. Wendy and her enthusiastic team, Team GoGo have raised an impressive £531.67 so far, thanks to the generosityof the wonderful people they met along the trail.
William’s Star Jump Challenge!
William, a wonderful 6-year-old from Preston, is taking on an incredible challenge for BBC Children in Need: 1,000 star jumps! William’s challenge involves doing 33 star jumps every day for a month, and he will complete his goal on November 15th. His dedication and energy are truly inspiring, and he’s already raised an impressive £500!
Anna and Sally’s Roller Blading Challenge
Anna Kish and her best mate Sally, who are taking on Paddy’s Ultra Endurance Challenge for BBC Children in Need. It’s been a while since these two have tackled a challenge together, so they decided to dust off their roller blades and hit the Folkestone promenade–hopefully not literally! Their goal is to stay upright and keep rolling for three hours, all while raising funds for BBC Children in Need.
35 Years of Fundraising: A Journey with a Pram
Meet Stephen Wakefield, one of our most dedicated fundraisers, who has supported BBC Children in Need for 35 years, raising over £134,000 through various challenges!
These include walking the 32-mile Ringway Walk around Bradford, cycling between Blackpool and Scarborough, and street collections in Leeds city centre while wearing diving gear!
One of the most heartwarming traditions is the annual pram push, which started 26 years ago when his son Daniel was born. Every year since, he has pram-pushed from Ilkley to Leeds, now with a big Pudsey Bear in the pram and another on his back.
This unique sight draws lots of attention, with drivers honking and pedestrians cheering and donating. A special mention goes to his dad, Alan, who did the first pram push with him and continued to push with him and Daniel until he was 81.
Each push covers a total distance of 18 miles which amounts to about 1.1 million steps and counting!
