Matt Bailey will probably be collaborating in The Great North Pudalo Challenge for BBC Children In Need.
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A BBC Newcastle radio presenter will probably be collaborating in an epic fundraising problem in South Shields, to boost money for BBC Children in Need.
Matt Bailey who presents Breakfast and BBC Newcastle, will probably be taking up The Great North Pudalo Challenge, which will probably be held at South Marine Park in South Shields.
The problem has been named in honour of the BBC Children In Need mascot, Pudsey Bear in addition to The Great North Run, the well-known operating occasion which additionally takes place in South Shields.
The Great North Pudalo Challenge, which can take place on Wednesday, November 15, will see Matt pedal on a specifically designed ‘pudalo’, a Pudsey Bear model of a pedalo, for as much as 10 hours, whereas additionally internet hosting his present reside from the water.
Given the inspiration from The Great North Run, Matt will probably be trying to journey the size of the run (13.1 miles) across the boating lake.
Matt will probably be broadcasting reside on air all through the problem, offering updates on his progress.
He can even be joined by varied friends, together with North East TV personalities and initiatives which are supported by BBC Children In Need.
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Matt mentioned: “Nothing says an inspirational, heart-warming and uplifting fundraising challenge like a sweaty, balding man wheezing for breath on a pedalo. Really, we have a certain Countryfile presenter to blame, Matt Baker set a precedent with his epic Rickshaw Challenge.”
“As a man with a similar name and less physical prowess, I feel duty bound to follow in his pedal-strokes. South Shields is the spiritual home of charity fundraising with its links to the Great North Run. So going the distance of the Great North Run on the Pudalo for BBC Children in Need just feels right”
“What won’t feel right is the chafing, back-ache and borderline hypothermia, so I am genuinely considering smearing myself in goose fat like a cross-channel swimmer. Maybe if I behave like a proper athlete, I’ll be able to perform like one.”
Matt Baker despatched his assist to Matt, as he mentioned: “I think Matt’s challenge is absolutely wonderful, a water version of the old Rickshaw Challenge. I wish him the best of luck and I hope the wonderful people of the North East come out to support him and help raise much needed funds for BBC Children in Need’s 2023 Appeal. This year more than ever young people need our support, anything you can spare will go towards making a big difference to young people’s lives.”
Matt’s problem will assist fundraising efforts by BBC Children In Need, who increase funds to assist youngsters and young folks throughout the North East who want it most.
BBC Children In Need will probably be televised on BBC One on Friday, November 17 at 7pm.
