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Sara Cox Says She Can’t Walk After Five-Marathon Children in Need Challenge

She says the fundraising total was built from countless small gifts by Radio 2 listeners.

Overview

  • Cox’s five-day effort raised £10,169,084 for BBC Children in Need, according to the latest totals shared in interviews.
  • The BBC Radio 2 presenter covered roughly 135 miles across northern England, finishing in Pudsey after encouragement from the Prince of Wales.
  • She told BBC Breakfast her recovery has been far tougher than expected, saying she “can’t really walk” and that severe foot swelling forced her into Crocs.
  • Cox said Stormzy’s music helped power her final miles, and the rapper sent her a congratulatory message after she finished.
  • A BBC One documentary titled “Sara Cox: Every Step of the Way for Children in Need” airs tonight at 8pm and is available on iPlayer, and she plans to return to her Radio 2 show at 4pm today.