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Tonight is the BBC's fundraising evening in aid of their charity Children In Need. I will post a review up after the show but if you want to know more about it or would like to get involved or donate then please visit their website:
BBC Children In Need Website
I will be posting semi-regular updates from the MJJC Legacy Project twitter account @MJJCLegacyTeam & will regularly retweet selected tweets from the Children In Need twitter feed @BBCCiN
Please follow this thread throughout the day!
EDIT - UPDATE 1:
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The One Show is very kindly supporting BBC Children in Need again in 2012, by holding another Rickshaw Challenge. But this year, it's not presenter Matt Baker doing the cycling...
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Last year nearly 7 million people watched One Show Presenter Matt Baker complete his gruelling rickshaw ride from Edinburgh to London.
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However, this year the challenge is turned on its head as six young people will take on the challenge to help raise vital funds for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
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‘Team Rickshaw' will be made up of six youngsters, all of whom have been either supported by or still are supported by BBC Children in Need funded projects. They will embark on the arduous journey on the morning of Friday 9 November</SPAN> from Llandudno</SPAN> and will attempt to complete the marathon 411 mile</SPAN> journey in eight days, arriving at BBC's Television Centre for The One Show's BBC Children in Need special on Friday 16 November</SPAN> on BBC One.</SPAN>
Team Rickshaw will be accompanied by Matt Baker who will cycle alongside the rickshaw offering vital mentoring advice and support after he successfully took on the Challenge in 2011 raising £1.9million for the Charity. His support will be invaluable in helping the youngsters, all of whom have faced their own challenges, complete the monumental journey. Alex Jones will also join the team rallying support along the way.
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The youngsters will take it in turns to pedal the rickshaw as it makes it way from Llandudno in North Wales to London across demanding terrain in potentially harsh weather conditions. </SPAN>
[h=3]Who's in "Team Rickshaw"? </SPAN>[/h]Pictured left to right, with Matt Baker are:
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Darren</SPAN> (17) is from County Durham. Darren has had glaucoma since he was born and is registered as partially sighted. His mum, dad, brother and sister are all registered blind.
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Jack</SPAN> (16) is from Essex. When Jack was 4 years old he had a kidney transplant. He is very fit now and takes part in lots of sport.
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James</SPAN> (18) is from Kent. James has been a young carer for his mother, brother and sister since he was very young. When James isn’t at college he runs the household and looks after his family.
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Jamila</SPAN> (18) is from London. Growing up, Jamila has seen young people around her turn to crime and gang culture.
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Ciaran</SPAN> (17) is from Port Talbot in South Wales. Ciaran was born with cerebral palsy.
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Lauren</SPAN> (18) is from Stirling, Scotland. Lauren suffered a brain injury after being knocked down by a car when she was 11. She spent 6 months in hospital and was left with a broken hip, broken right leg and fractured left arm. She has re-learnt to breathe, walk, talk and eat.</SPAN>
[h=3]What's going to happen? </SPAN>[/h]The One Show will be broadcast live from Dolgellau on Friday 9 November, the first stop in ‘Team Rickshaw’ Challenge. The programme will be on the road to greet the Team live on air every weeknight as they cross the finish line at each location. Every day, viewers will be able to follow ‘Team Rickshaw’s’ progress online at the [URL="http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey"]BBC Children in Need website</SPAN>[/url], on [URL="http://www.bbc.co.uk/theoneshow"]The One Show website</SPAN>[/url] and follow the team on Twitter via #TeamRickshaw</SPAN>, as they travel from Llandudno to London.
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Matt Baker said: "The Rickshaw Challenge is one of the toughest challenges I’ve ever taken on. These youngsters are going to have their work cut out for them. That’s why the public needs to get behind ‘Team Rickshaw’ and come out and cheer them on; I know from the challenge last year what a difference the public’s support can make. We need to get behind them as they strive to raise as much money as possible for BBC Children in Need."</SPAN>
Alex Jones, who will be accompanying Team Rickshaw, said: “I’ve met all the team. They are a really inspiring bunch. It will be a real honour for Matt and I to be with them on their journey.”</SPAN>
[h=3]What route is "Team Rickshaw" following?</SPAN>[/h]Day 1</SPAN> (Friday 9 November) - Llandudno</SPAN> - to - Dolgellau</SPAN> - 51.56 miles</SPAN>
Day 2</SPAN> (Saturday 10 Nov) - Dolgellau</SPAN> - to - Lampeter</SPAN> - 58.68 miles</SPAN>
Day 3</SPAN> (Sunday 11 Nov) - Lampeter</SPAN> - to - Swansea</SPAN> - 53.91 miles</SPAN>
Day 4</SPAN> (Monday 12 Nov) - Swansea</SPAN> - to - Cardiff</SPAN> - 51.59 miles</SPAN>
Day 5</SPAN> (Tuesday 13 Nov) - Cardiff</SPAN> - to - Bath</SPAN> - 54.76 miles</SPAN>
Day 6</SPAN> (Wednesday 14 Nov) - Bath</SPAN> - to - Salisbury</SPAN> - 50.81 miles</SPAN>
Day 7</SPAN> (Thursday 15 Nov) - Salisbury</SPAN> - to - Reading</SPAN> - 51.55 miles</SPAN>
Day 8</SPAN> (Friday 16 Nov - APPEAL NIGHT!) - Reading</SPAN> - to - BBC Television Centre, White City</SPAN> - 38.43 miles</SPAN>
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