The Big Learner Relay for the BBC's Children In Need
Fiona documents her participation in the Big Learner Relay for BBC Children in Need in 2015, a UK-wide driving instructor convoy raising funds for children's charities.
This article was originally published on FionaDrive in 2015 and documents Fiona's participation in the Big Learner Relay for BBC Children in Need. The event and fundraising appeal described below took place in 2015 and are preserved here as a historical record.
The Big Learner Relay for the BBC's Children In Need
After months of planning, The Big Learner Relay for Children in Need became a reality and in November of 2014 Driving Instructors across The UK came together to make it a fantastic success.
Over 2,500 miles, over 14 days, over 135 instructors and pupils relayed the Big Learner Relay Top Box from one driving lesson to another! Over 1000 instructors got involved either by going spotty, fundraising and sponsoring or by joining the relay. Some legs of the relay had convoys of instructor cars as far as the eye could see!
We smashed our rather conservative target of £5,000 and handed over a whopping £65,500 to Children in Need in 2014 showing that Driving Instructors can make a difference.
With last year's relay being such a resounding success how could we not do it all again this year?!
There are many ways you can get involved – join the relay, get spotty, support our merchandize shop or simply donate and follow us virtually. There is an opportunity for everyone.
I am taking part again this year so I would really appreciate your support - Please sponsor me, and you will have made a valuable contribution to suffering children in our communities The money raised gets help and support that truly benefits children's lives!
The relay starts with one day in Northern Ireland on Monday 26th October. The Isle of Wight then kicks off the main route on Friday 30th October. The relay then continues its convoy around the UK finishing in Swindon on the 13th November – Children in Need Appeal Day 2015 – 15 days, 3000 miles, 180 lead driving lessons and many hundreds of instructors and pupils joining the convoy – Come and join us! See you in the relay!
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