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2011 was our most successful year to date, with Cash for Kids raising over £835,000 and helping over 30,000 local children.

Here is a brief breakdown of last year’s highlights.

5 BRIDES, 1 WEDDING
Last May, we narrowed down 100 applicants to just five couples through a Bootcamp-style selection process, whereby couples took part in a series of tasks and challenges set to test their compatability with each other, as well as their fundraising abilities. The 5 successful couples then battled to raise as much money for Cash for Kids as they could, in order to win an exclusive wedding package worth a staggering £25,000. All five couples performed sensationally well and surpassed all expectations. A big congratulations to our winners Kendra and Matthew on raising a whopping £16,240.81 and winning the wedding of a lifetime!

CELEBRITY FOOTBALL MATCH
Also in May, we held the third Annual Cash for Kids Celebrity Football Match at the Riverside Stadium. Celebrities including Craig Hignett, Curtis Flemming and many more, along with TFM Radio presenter Scott Makin and Street Boy, as well as a host of local teams, all of whom donated to Cash for Kids in return for the opportunity to play on the iconic pitch at the legendary Riverside Stadium, took to the field in an event that attracted crowd of just under 8,000 spectators. All in aid of Cash for Kids.


 
Courage hyping up the Team Cash for Kids fans.

 
Craig Hignett; you never lose it


SUMMER
Throughout the summer, we gave a helping hand to over 26,000 disadvantaged and disabled children across our local region, donating gifts including Easter eggs and summer days out to family attractions.


 
It never gets boring. This what that young chap's 157th go!

3 PEAK CHALLENGE
In September, the TFM and Cash for Kids team joined forces with many of the TFM listeners and rose to the challenge of the National 3 Peaks. Climbing the UK’s 3 highest mountains; Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike, is no small ‘feet’... It’s 11,178 of them, to be precise… All of which have to be climbed within 24 hours!

The conditions on such an expedition are some of the harshest the British Isles has to offer, but despite this, the team pulled through and raised a substantial amount for Cash for Kids and Whizz-Kids as a result of their efforts.
So a BIG thank you is in order to everyone involved this year! THANK YOU!

To get involved with the 3 Peaks Challenge 2012, and to see how you can get involved with our many other challenges and fundraising activities, click here and to view last year’s photo gallery, click here.

 
The Cash for Kids Team below Mount Snowdon

 
Looks like mist. Better get a move on.

BARCLAYCARD COMMUNITY GIFT AWARDS
In November, Cash for Kids teamed up with Barclaycard, who had £30,000 to donate to deserving children in our area through the Community Gifts Awards. The scheme represents Barclaycard’s commitment to give something back to the communities in which it operates, so naturally, they turned to Cash for Kids for a helping hand with the project, which reached its third consecutive year.
To view the list of Community Gift Appeal winners click here and to view the Award Ceremony Gallery, click here.

 
Scott Makin doing the honours.

SPOOKY SPECTACULAR
On 28th October, TFM Radio and Cash for Kids joined forces with Darlington Council to turn their annual firework show into something Spectacular, with all of the profits going to Cash for Kids. The action-packed, fun-filled evening of live entertainment was enhanced by performances fromTinchy Stryder, X-Foctor local superstar Amelia Lily and Joe McElderry, all of whom delivered inspiring performances Along with fun and games headed by the TFM Radio presenters, the night truly was one to remember for the 1,000 disadvantaged children that Cash for Kids invited as our VIP guests.
To view the event gallery, click here.

 
Courage sneaks on stage during Thriller for a quick snap.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOY APPEAL Sponsored by RMB Auto and Arco
Our 2011 Christmas Appeal was our most successful to date and ensured that over 14,000 children in our local community had something to open on Christmas morning. A huge thank you to everyone that donated this year, with your help we donated over half a million pounds worth of toys, which made a huge difference to the people who needed it most over Christmas. A special thanks to RMB Auto for supplying us with our delivery and collection vehicles and to Arco for our fantastic distribution warehouse, these acts of kindness really made a significant difference to our appeal.

To view the Cash for Kids Annual Christmas Toy Appeal launch parade gallery, click here.

 
Courage and his little helpers on the launch of the Cash for Kids Annual Christmas Appeal 2011. What a day.

A BIG thank you is in order to everyone involved in this years activities for helping us achieve so much for so many disadvantaged children in our communities. THANK YOU all and lets try and top it this year! 

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