BBC Radio 2’s Sara Cox is to take on 5 marathons in 5 days as she sets out to take Pudsey, to Pudsey.
The Children in Need challenge will begin in Kielder Forest on the Scottish borders, before arriving in Leeds, travelling 135 miles across 4 counties.
“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!” she said.
“Just like with Vernon & Paddy, 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 & 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.”
It will be Radio 2’s longest ever challenge in terms of duration and she follows Paddy McGuinness, who raised £10.3m last year with his Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge:
“I know exactly what Sara will be going through so I and the rest of the Radio 2 family of listeners (as well as the Bolton massive) will be supporting her every step of the way, especially up all those hills!” said McGuinness.
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Tommy Nagra, Director of Content at MediaCity-based BBC Children in Need added:
“Sara’s inspiring challenge will help make a real difference in the lives of children and young people across the UK who are facing incredibly tough circumstances. Right now, the need for support is greater than ever – but thanks to the generosity of the public, and the unwavering kindness of Radio 2 listeners, we can continue to be there for hundreds of thousands of children when they need us most. Everyone at BBC Children in Need is behind you all the way – cheering you on with Pudsey.”
A crew will follow Cox throughout the journey, for a behind the scenes documentary produced BBC Studios Entertainment.
