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Boy's 12-Hour Drumathon for Charity
A 10-year-old boy from Plymouth undertakes a 12-hour drumathon, and other groups participate in various fundraising activities for BBC Children in Need.
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AlfieKarenJulie SkentelberyAlister Johnson
- What was Alfie's fundraising activity?
- Alfie, a 10-year-old boy from Plymouth, performed a 12-hour drumathon to raise money for BBC Children in Need. He played continuously from 8:30 GMT, supported by his school and local music groups.
- What event did Perranporth Primary School organize?
- Pupils from Perranporth Primary School took part in a sponsored run, raising nearly £4,000 for Children in Need. The event, known as the "PerranPudsey" run, involved children running in their pajamas.
- What did Alfie's mother say about his participation?
- Alfie's mother, Karen, expressed excitement about his participation and highlighted his natural talent and enthusiasm for drumming. His school described him as very talented and determined, noting his upcoming grade 8 drumming exam.
- What is the aim of the BBC Children in Need charity?
- The BBC Children in Need charity aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. Alfie's drumathon is just one example of the many fundraising events held across the country.
- What other fundraising activities are mentioned in the article?
- Teams from BBC Cornwall and BBC Devon also participated in fundraising challenges. The Cornwall team completed a 24-mile swim, and the Devon team also completed a similar challenge.