Sara Cox raised over £10 million for BBC Children in Need through her “Great Northern Marathon Challenge,” where she ran five marathons in five days, covering 135 miles across tough northern terrain. The specific final total announced was £10,169,084. This amount included all kinds of donations, with around £35,000 coming from collection buckets along her marathon route.

Highlights of the Challenge

• Sara’s challenge broke previous fundraising expectations, gathering public support nationwide.

• She completed the challenge on behalf of BBC Radio 2 and was met at the finish by supporters and messages from celebrities and even Prince William.

• The funds raised will go towards supporting children via BBC Children in Need, making a significant difference in many young lives.

Amount Timeline

• Mid-way through the challenge, Sara had already raised over £1 million.

• By November 14th, the amount had surpassed £7 million, and then later reached £9.5 million before crossing the £10 million mark at completion.

• The official final, reported total: £10,169,084.

Sara Cox’s effort stands as one of the most successful recent fundraising challenges for Children in Need, thanks to marathon public support and her exceptional dedication.