We scoured the Gazette archives for a selection of images from people who took on top tasks for charity in years gone by.
Here are 9 of them, from pupils who tried to walk a million miles between them to nursery children who took part in a rhyme session.
There’s the people pictured in a Harton ice bucket event to volunteers who climbed Ben Nevis.
There’s plenty of television challenges at the moment to get your attention such as Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins, Celebrity Masterchef, and Strictly Come Dancing is back soon too.
In the meantime, feast your eyes on these challenges closer to home.
5. All smiles in 2013
These parents and toddlers have every reason to look delighted after raising money in a smile challenge in 2013. Who can tell us more? Photo: Stu Norton
6. In the saddle in South Shields
Abby Ryan and Aiden Fryer both took part in the Cycle Challenge in 2012 at South Shields Central Library. Were you there and what else can you tell us about the event? Photo: Stu Norton
7. Tuck in to these 2006 memories
Schools from South Tyneside joined forces 15 years ago to try and boost businesses in the Third World. The challenge included an African style buffet. Did you take part? Photo: SN
8. A mountain of a challenge in 2010
These four were planning a Ben Nevis challenge 11 years ago but who can tell us how David McAlister, Liss Harrison, young David McAlister and Ian McAlister did? Photo: IB