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.
Every one of these retro photos comes from the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette or Hartlepool Mail archives.
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