The pandemic has put paid to many events over the last year including some which raise money for worthy causes.
So let’s remember some of the wonderful charity scenes we have enjoyed across Sunderland and County Durham in years gone by, and look forward to the days when we can do them all over again.
See if there is a fundraising hero that you recognise. And if our archive photos bring back great memories, get in touch and tell us more.
1. All for charity at Specsavers
A fundraiser at Specsavers in the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. Pictured are Ian Walker, Adele Yorke, Richard Dunn and Bekki Bryson raising money in 2003. Photo: FLR
2. Pedalling back to 2003
A charity ride to help Macmillan but who were the Hartlepool cyclists 18 years ago? Photo: LH
3. Down at the Marina in 2008
Were you pictured at this charity bus pull in 2008? Photo: TC
4. Rolling back to 2004
A rollerblading fundraiser gathered in money for Hartlepool's hospice in 2004. Were you there? Photo: SH