The tradition of going that extra mile to help others goes back decades.
Whether it is doing a non-stop Zumbathon, completing 10,000 martial arts kicks or a charity bra collection, we have got it all.
Every one of these retro photos comes from the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette or Hartlepool Mail archives.
So why not take a look and see if you can spot a phenomenal fundraising event that you recall.
9. Pantomime time in 2015
CLIC Sargent was the chosen charity to benefit from bucket collections at this pantomime. Who can tell us more about this 2015 scene? Photo: Stu Norton
10. They raised thousands in East Herrington
A reminder from 2006. It shows a class at East Herrington Primary School where a sponsored spellathon raised £4,623. Photo: TC
11. A fundraiser with royal connections
Another 2006 reminder and this one shows Joe Davis with Lot 25 in his charity pigeon auction. It was special because it was a pigeon donated by the Queen. The event was held at Shotton Comrades Club to raise money for the Macmillan cause. Photo: PB
12. Running back to 2015
Epinay School teachers were taking part in the Great North Run to raise funds for the school and various charities. Pupils Alfie Campbell and George Richardson are pictured at the front of this five-year-old photo. Photo: Stu Norton