You've got to admire their dedication.Every one of these people gave 24 hours to raise money.You've got to admire their dedication.Every one of these people gave 24 hours to raise money.
You've got to admire their dedication.Every one of these people gave 24 hours to raise money.

Nine times Sunderland fundraisers completed 24-hour challenges, including stopping the night on Camel Island

By Chris Cordner
Published 23rd Aug 2023, 10:09 BST

You rock when it comes to epic charity challenges

Now that's what we call a challenge!

This lot didn't just settle for a quick fundraising event. They went all out and spent 24 hours doing everything from dancing to darts, Bible reading to a radio show and a car pull to stopping on an island.

We've got a Roker snooker marathon in 1986 and a non-stop disco at Sunderland Poly in 1982.

That's Wearsiders for you and here are those great moments once more, courtesy of the Sunderland Echo archives.

We've got a Roker snooker marathon in 1986 and a non-stop disco at Sunderland Poly in 1982.

Dennis Hern and Ian Stewart were off to Camel Island near Marsden in 1985. The sponsored 24 hour stay was in aid of the Sunderland lifeboat appeal.

5. Off to Camel Island

Dennis Hern and Ian Stewart were off to Camel Island near Marsden in 1985. The sponsored 24 hour stay was in aid of the Sunderland lifeboat appeal.

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Anthony Usher and Shirley Herbertson, from Asda, were pictured during a 24-hour radio broadcast at the Leechmere store. The charity hospital radio broadcast was held in 2005.

6. On the airwaves all day

Anthony Usher and Shirley Herbertson, from Asda, were pictured during a 24-hour radio broadcast at the Leechmere store. The charity hospital radio broadcast was held in 2005.

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Dale McKenzie takes the strain for a 24-hour stint pulling a smart car in 2007. He was training for a polar expedition.

7. What an effort in 2007

Dale McKenzie takes the strain for a 24-hour stint pulling a smart car in 2007. He was training for a polar expedition.

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Dog trainer Lynn Elliott was joined by April for this 24-hour dog marathon at My Pet Stop in Washington in 2009.

8. Pet power in Washington

Dog trainer Lynn Elliott was joined by April for this 24-hour dog marathon at My Pet Stop in Washington in 2009.

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