Sara Cox's Fundraising Challenge for Children In Need
BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox is participating in the Great Northern Marathon Challenge to raise funds for Children In Need. Starting Monday, November 10, she will cover 135 miles on foot across four counties: Northumberland, Durham, North Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire. This distance is equivalent to running five marathons over five days.
Sara will be running, jogging, and walking through northern England's moorlands, ridges, and hills, supported by local communities and Radio 2 listeners. Her husband and three children will be among those cheering her on during the challenge.
Personal Life and Background
Originally from Bolton, Greater Manchester, Sara Cox lives in London with her husband, three children, and a variety of pets, including dogs and cats. Before her broadcasting career, she pursued modeling and gained presenting experience on Channel 4's The Girlie Show, MTV, and The Big Breakfast.
Past Relationships
Sara has faced personal challenges, including her split from her first husband. She married DJ Jon Carter in October 2001 at a private ceremony in North London.
"The challenge, which kicked off on Monday, November 10, sees her covering 135 miles on foot across four counties – Northumberland, Durham, North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire – a distance of five marathons across five days."
"Among those cheering on the 50-year-old... are her husband and three children."
Career Highlights
- BBC Radio 2 presenter
- Regular BBC One's Morning Live host
- Former roles on Channel 4's The Girlie Show, MTV, and The Big Breakfast
Author's summary: Sara Cox combines her love for family, animals, and broadcasting while embracing new personal and professional challenges like the Great Northern Marathon for charity.
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