Daddy Pig from the popular cartoon Peppa Pig will run the London Marathon to help raise money for deaf children.
In an upcoming episode, Daddy Pig decides to run the 26.2 mile race after his son George Pig is found to be moderately deaf and receives a hearing aid.
Running for a good cause
Daddy Pig hopes to raise £54,000 for the National Deaf Children’s Society. This number represents the more than 54,000 children in the United Kingdom who have hearing loss.
The money will help support deaf children and their families by providing advice, support services, and resources.
Did You Know?
There are more than 100 official Guinness World Record attempts at the London Marathon. Record titles include “fastest marathon carrying a household appliance” and “fastest marathon dressed as a plant”.
When will the race happen?
The London Marathon will take place on April 26. Fans will also be able to follow Daddy Pig’s progress using the London Marathon app.
The special episode showing Daddy Pig preparing for the race will be released on April 18.
Helping others
Organisers of the marathon say they are happy to support Daddy Pig’s effort to bring attention to hearing loss.
They say raising awareness can help more people understand the challenges faced by deaf children and their families.
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