Linda McDonough, fundraising manager of Marie Curie Cancer Care, dresses as a pirate to launch their fund raising day on International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Remember this from 2005?Linda McDonough, fundraising manager of Marie Curie Cancer Care, dresses as a pirate to launch their fund raising day on International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Remember this from 2005?
Linda McDonough, fundraising manager of Marie Curie Cancer Care, dresses as a pirate to launch their fund raising day on International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Remember this from 2005?

Just fabulous: There's no other way to describe all you Sunderland fundraisers in these charity reminders from years gone by

What a wonderful lot you are when it comes to fundraising.
By Chris Cordner
Published 3rd Jul 2020, 07:00 GMT

It seems like there’s nothing you won’t do to support a worthy cause.

The question is, did the Sunderland Echo photographers picture you doing it?

Take a look at these charity scenes from the past. They show fire walkers, dancers, fancy dress fundraisers and much more.

See how many scenes you remember.

Firewalk volunteers Beverley Watt, left, and Emma Louise Blyth, are pictured with Sylvia Stoneham 14 years ago. Who can tell us more about their fundraising event?

1. Blazing a trail back to 2006

Firewalk volunteers Beverley Watt, left, and Emma Louise Blyth, are pictured with Sylvia Stoneham 14 years ago. Who can tell us more about their fundraising event? Photo: TY

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Santa gets some training in with Sunderland star Lorik Cana in support of the Grace House event called Santa Saunter 11 years ago. Does this bring back happy memories?

2. Saying hello to Santa in 2009

Santa gets some training in with Sunderland star Lorik Cana in support of the Grace House event called Santa Saunter 11 years ago. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: TY

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Sunderland's Academy 360 is pictured holding a wig fundraiser for CLIC Sargent in 2016. Were you pictured?

3. Here wig go in 2016

Sunderland's Academy 360 is pictured holding a wig fundraiser for CLIC Sargent in 2016. Were you pictured? Photo: Stu Norton

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Tony Laverick warms up on the fitness machine at Seaham Leisure Centre where a World Cup fundraiser was held 14 years ago. Did you take part?

4. Clocking up the miles in 2006

Tony Laverick warms up on the fitness machine at Seaham Leisure Centre where a World Cup fundraiser was held 14 years ago. Did you take part? Photo: TC

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