Lindsey Burrow and BBC Look North presenter Amy Garcia are walking across three Yorkshire counties arm-in-arm ‘on three legs’ to raise money for BBC Children in Need.
Lindsey’s husband, Rugby League legend Rob Burrow, died in 2024, four years after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Since then, Lindsey has continued to raise awareness in his name and has completed several marathons for charity.
The Thousand Mile Challenge Extra Leg will take place on 13 and 14 November, with Amy and Lindsey visiting towns and villages across West, South, and North Yorkshire, including Castleford, Selby, Barnsley, Wakefield, and Huddersfield.
The walk is an extra leg of the wider 1000 Mile Challenge, a three-legged walk across all four nations of the UK on 4 and 5 November. Presenters and audiences across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will collectively walk 1,000 miles to support children and young people.
“We are both mums and passionate about trying to help make life better for children. We wanted to do something that not only raises money but also brings communities together so we can meet the people of Yorkshire. Walking through our towns & villages with Lindsey for such an important cause feels incredibly special,” said Amy Garcia.
“Rob believed in the power of community and kindness. This challenge is a way to carry that spirit forward and support children who need it most. I’ve run a number of marathons for charity, but this is my first challenge for BBC Children in Need and will be a unique test,” added Lindsey Burrow.
The walk highlights the generosity and community spirit that define BBC Children in Need. Viewers can watch the announcement on BBC Look North tonight, Thursday 16 October at 18.30, or on BBC iPlayer.
