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Daddy Pig to run London Marathon for charity
Summary
Daddy Pig will run the TCS London Marathon on April 26 to raise funds for the National Deaf Children's Society after his son George was recently diagnosed as moderately deaf.
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Daddy Pig from the children's cartoon Peppa Pig will run the TCS London Marathon on April 26 to raise funds for the National Deaf Children's Society. The character's son George was recently diagnosed as moderately deaf, which organisers say makes the cause personal. In addition to running the race on screen in an upcoming episode, Daddy Pig will take part in the real-life marathon wearing a specially designed running costume. Marathon Day will include fan activities linked to the Peppa Pig franchise.
Key details:
- Daddy Pig will run the TCS London Marathon on April 26 on behalf of the National Deaf Children's Society.
- The article says George, Daddy Pig's son, was recently diagnosed as moderately deaf.
- Fans can track Daddy Pig's progress via the official marathon app and donate through an Enthuse fundraising page.
- A Peppa Pig Fan Zone and a Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus will be part of Marathon Day activities, with music and themed refreshments on Jamaica Road.
- Daddy Pig and his family will appear at the TCS Mini London Marathon on April 25 around St James's Park, and a Peppa Pig resource pack is available for schools taking part in the Mini London Marathon in Schools until May 1.
- Organisers note roughly 54,000 children in the UK are affected by hearing loss, and funds raised will support the National Deaf Children's Society's services.
Summary:
The effort connects on-screen storytelling with fundraising and awareness for childhood deafness, and organisers say the money raised will support helpline services, campaigning and specialist local support through the National Deaf Children's Society. A new Peppa Pig episode featuring Daddy Pig's marathon challenge will air on Milkshake from April 18, the Mini London Marathon takes place on April 25, and the main TCS London Marathon is scheduled for April 26.
