Global’s Make Some Noise has raised £3.8 million during its annual fundraising appeal.
Presenters from Heart, Capital, Classic FM, Smooth Radio, LBC, Radio X, Capital Dance, Capital XTRA and Gold Radio, all came together in fancy dress outfits to inspire donations and raise awareness.
For this year’s Heart challenge – Amanda Holden’s Big Ride To Work – Amanda cycled a mammoth 250 miles from Cornwall to London over five days. Battling torrential rain and flat tyres, the Heart Breakfast host saw crowds turn out in their hundreds to cheer her on!
On his first ever Global’s Make Some Noise Day, Capital Breakfast presenter Jordan North took on an “All-Day Breakfast!” Jordan was live on Capital from 6am to 6pm and took on a series of daring tasks, including facing his fear of heights by scaling the iconic BT Tower up 842 steps to the 34th floor.
Meanwhile Radio X’s Toby Tarrant put the fun in fundraising with a unique challenge, powering a Unicorn for five days down the River Wey before ending on the River Thames. Toby’s efforts raised significant funds and showed the creative lengths that Global presenters go to, to support the charity.
Classic FM presenter Dan Walker completed a Coast-to-Coast bike challenge, cycling the full width of the North of England – more than 200 miles – in less than 48 hours. Conquering the steep Penines, Dan’s determination was met with overwhelming support from listeners who contributed generously throughout his journey.
Adding to the impressive efforts, Heart Scotland’s Des Clarke undertook Des’ Great Walk to Glasgow, trekking over 52 miles from Inverkeithing, Fife to Glasgow in less than 24 hours.
Elsewhere, Capital XTRA is hosting a comedy night on Thursday 24th October, with performances from top comedy talent including Axel Blake, Kae Kurd, Leah Davis, Kyrah Gray, and Finlay Christie.
Photo credit: Matt Crossick/Shutterstock for Global
Stephen Miron, Group CEO of Global, said: “Global’s Make Some Noise Day continues to show the incredible impact we can have when Globallers and our amazing listeners all come together. This year’s fundraising day was an inspiring reminder of how generosity and creativity can make a real difference to people’s lives. We are proud to support charities that do so much important work in communities across the UK.”
Suzanne Ryder Richardson, Director of Global Goodness, Global’s Make Some Noise, added: “We are yet again bowled over by the outpouring of support for this year’s Global’s Make Some Noise appeal. From Amanda Holden and Dan Walker’s cycle challenges, to Toby Tarrant’s incredible pedalo adventure, our presenters, partners and listeners have gone above and beyond to raise money.
“A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported! The money raised really will help to make a life changing difference in local communities thanks to the vital projects that we support and fund. There’s still time to donate, to make sure nobody is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone.”
Furniture Village is the headline sponsor of Global’s Make Some Noise Day 2024. Universal Pictures UK, Domino’s, Quaker Oats, Digby Brown and Viking have also supported this year’s appeal.
Since launching in 2014, Global’s Make Some Noise has helped change the lives of over 200,000 people by funding over 480 community projects and charities.
Donations are still needed though, so to support vital projects right across the UK, text GIVE40, GIVE30, GIVE20 or GIVE10 to 70766 to donate £40, £30, £20 or £10.
100% of donations go to Global’s Make Some Noise.
This story first appeared on radiotoday.co.uk