Children pedal up the pounds to raise funds for ChildLine

Date published: 11/04/2008

DJ and TV personality Neil Fox is calling on children in nurseries, playgroups and childcare centres in Greater Manchester to get on their bikes and trikes and pedal up some wheely good fun to raise money for ChildLine - the UK’s free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people.

Now in its 12th year, Pedal Push is an excellent opportunity for children and toddlers to be part of a national fundraising event and raise money for children who need ChildLine’s help.

Joining in the fun couldn’t be easier: youngsters get sponsored to pedal, ride or be pushed around a small course at their nursery or playgroup. Pedal Push events can be held anytime and anywhere. Organisers will receive a free fundraising pack that contains stickers, a finish line banner and a helpful “How to” guide. Pedal Push is suitable for children of all abilities and everyone will be a winner as each child will receive a medal and certificate, which is also included in the pack.

Neil Fox said: “I am delighted to be part of the NSPCC’s Pedal Push 2008. It is a fantastic and healthy fundraising activity for under-5s and a great way for the younger generation to help raise money for children less fortunate themselves. I hope all those children taking part have a ‘wheely’ good time, I know I have.”

The event was a huge success last year, raising £200,000 for ChildLine. To order a free fundraising pack please contact the north west appeals team on 0161 628 1209.