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John Bishop Completes His Week Of Hell For Charity Mar 7, 2012

After cycling, rowing and running 290 punishing miles in just five days, comedian John Bishop crossed the finish line of his BT Sport Relief Challenge: Bishop’s Week Of Hell on Friday. More →

David Walliams' Charity Swim To Hit TV Screens Feb 21, 2012

It was read by millions in the papers, heard on the radio and watched on the news, becoming a national phenomenon and a moment in British history. In September 2011, comedian David Walliams spent an epic eight days swimming 140.54 miles of the River Thames for Sport Relief. Now, for the first time, the inside story of what he went through will be told. More →

Olympic Stars Join JLS For Sport Relief Video Feb 13, 2012

The music video for JLS's official Sport Relief single, Proud, sees three British Olympic medal winners join the UK’s hottest pop group to celebrate the UK’s biggest year of sport. More →

John Bishop's Week Of Hell For Charity Feb 7, 2012

British comedian John Bishop is about to have one incredibly tough week as he takes on The BT Sport Relief Challenge: Bishop’s Week Of Hell – the second in a series of celebrity challenges sponsored by BT for Sport Relief 2012. Starting on Monday 27th February, it will be the most physically gruelling test of John’s life as he attempts to cycle, row and run over 290 punishing miles from Paris to London in just five days. More →

Sport Relief Celebrity Supporters Visit HIV Project Feb 1, 2012

An innovative and inspiring project, which uses money raised from Sport Relief to help change lives, opened its doors to no less than 11 famous faces last week. More →

Little Britain Star Awarded For Charity Swim Jan 30, 2012

TV personality and Sport Relief hero David Walliams beamed with pride as he scooped a National Television Award last week. The award was given in recognition of his enormous achievement in swimming the length of the Thames to raise cash for Sport Relief last autumn. More →

Stars Model Sport Relief T-Shirts Jan 25, 2012

Sport Relief has launched its 2012 T-shirts, and have enlisted the help of stars such as Amy Childs, Olly Murs, Kara Tointon and Stacey Solomon to help model them. More →

TV Star Reaches South Pole For Charity Jan 23, 2012

British TV presenter Helen Skelton has arrived at the South Pole and completed her grueling 500 mile expedition across Antarctica for Sport Relief – as a result she has become the first person to use a bike as part of an expedition to the South Pole. More →

Helen Skelton's Charity Polar Challenge To Hit TV Screens Jan 18, 2012

A special nine-week Blue Peter series, starting on Monday 23rd January at 4.30pm on BBC One, follows fearless Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton's progress as she sets out to complete a gruelling 500 mile challenge to the South Pole for Sport Relief 2012. More →

Helen Skelton Reaches Half Way Point On Charity Polar Journey Jan 13, 2012

British TV presenter Helen Skelton has reached the half way point in her epic 500 mile journey to the South Pole for Sport Relief – in the process setting a new Guinness World Records title for the Fastest 100km by kite ski. More →

Helen Skelton Sets Off To Bike To The Pole For Charity Jan 9, 2012

Fearless British TV presenter, Helen Skelton, officially set off on her epic expedition – Helen’s Polar Challenge for Sport Relief – last week. More →

TV Presenter To Bike To South Pole For Charity Dec 29, 2011

British TV presenter Helen Skelton is in Antarctica preparing for an usual feat of courage and daring in the name of charity – she hopes to be the first person to bike to the South Pole. More →

Hugh Jackman Opens ALL BE HAPPY Coffee Shop Dec 23, 2011

The idea for Hugh Jackman's new charity coffee shop, Laughing Man, was sparked by an African coffee farmer who inspired Jackman to promise to “do his bit”. Two years later, after several random pieces fell into place, Jackman is fulfilling that promise. More →

Gemma Atkinson Joins Sport Relief Charity Challenge Oct 26, 2011

THE biggest ever UK Charity Sports Challenge – pitting four nations against each other and starring a host of well-known celebrities, top sportsmen and women and 4000 sport-loving members of the public – is to be one of the highlights of next year’s Sport Relief. More →

David Walliams Completes Thames Charity Swim Sep 13, 2011

Despite facing torrential rain, a nasty dose of ‘Thames tummy’ and a drowning Labrador (which he saved along the way), Little Britian star David Walliams has front-crawled his way 140 miles to the finish line and made it home – but not quite dry! More →

David Walliams To Swim Thames For Charity Aug 31, 2011

This September, Little Britain star David Walliams will take to the water once again for charity by swimming the Thames for Sport Relief. More →

Oxfam Congratulates Colin Firth For Oscar Win Mar 2, 2011

International aid agency Oxfam has joined voices from around the world to congratulate Colin Firth, a global ambassador for the charity, on his outstanding successes at this season’s award ceremonies. More →

Alan Shearer Supports Charity Bike Challenge Jan 13, 2011

English football legend Alan Shearer helped launch a team of cyclists on an epic 1,000 mile challenge on behalf of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation – of which he is patron – this week. More →

Stars Back Phil Packer's British Inspiration Trust Dec 13, 2010

Many people may not have heard of Phil Packer, but he is a man with a mission. After sustaining a spinal cord injury a few years ago, Phil has continued to inspire millions of people, especially young people, face adversity. More →

Richard Hammond Among Stars Honored By British Scouts Aug 2, 2010

A host of stars have been honored by the British Scout Association for their charity work in the organization’s annual birthday honors list. More →

Gary Barlow Plans Second Charity Adventure Jul 26, 2010

At the ripe age of 39, Gary Barlow is up for anything – even if it’s hiking to the North Pole. For charity, of course. More →

Boyzone Stars Play Celebrity Charity Soccer May 4, 2010

Boyzone stars Ronan Keating and Keith Duffy laced up their football shoes in the weekend to take part in a charity soccer game at Manchester United's Old Trafford. More →

Sport Relief Brings In The Charity Cash Mar 22, 2010

Britain has just hosted a weekend of sport and entertainment to benefit Sport Relief's work helping vulnerable people – and a whole bunch of celebrities were involved. More →

Sport Relief To Hit British TV This Friday Mar 16, 2010

Sport Relief is back… and British TV viewers will be able to enjoy a weekend of entertainment for charity starting on Friday, March 19. More →

Robbie Williams Donates Song To Charity Jan 27, 2010

British singer Robbie Williams is to donate his next single to Sport Relief. More →

Beckhams Design T-Shirts For Sport Relief Charity Campaign Jan 21, 2010

David and Victoria Beckham are spearheading this year’s Sport Relief campaign. More →

David Beckham To Get Oiled Up For Charity Jan 15, 2010

Comedian James Corden is about to get up close and personal with David Beckham. More →

Little Britain Star To Get On His Bike For Charity Jan 14, 2010

British comedian David Walliams is planning to cycle the length of the UK for charity. More →

Eddie Izzard Encourages Good Health And Fitness Dec 15, 2009

British actor/comedian Eddie Izzard is using his recent award for the 43 marathons he ran for charity earlier this year to encourage people in the UK get fitter. More →

Wyclef Jean And Bono Receive ‘Ripple Of Hope Award’ Nov 23, 2009

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer Wyclef Jean, and (RED) founder/U2 front man Bono, were honored this week at a ceremony thrown by The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, where each were awarded the ‘Ripple of Hope’ Award. More →