When sporty South Tynesiders raised cash for good causes

With today representing the grand finale of this year's Sport Relief fundraiser, culminating in a star-studded BBC show, here's a selection of pictures from the past featuring South Tynesiders doing their bit to help others.

Back in the 1980s, big-hearted locals were supporting Sport Aid in order to raise cash for a series of worthy causes through such efforts as Race Against Time and Change The World.

Woolworths staff conga their way round the South Marine Park lake for Sport Relief in 1986.placeholder image
Woolworths staff conga their way round the South Marine Park lake for Sport Relief in 1986.

How many of you took part in such events? Perhaps, you still have your ‘I Ran The World’ T-shirt and medal, handed-out to those who took part in the 1986 fundraiser.

South Shields Race Against Time in 1988.placeholder image
South Shields Race Against Time in 1988.

Please get in touch with your memories.

Charity fundraisers from Hebburn School.  Left to right:  David Graham, Donna Kerr and Alan Scott.placeholder image
Charity fundraisers from Hebburn School. Left to right: David Graham, Donna Kerr and Alan Scott.
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