BBC Children in Need ended day two of their Rickshaw Relay in Wrexham today (October 18).

The challenge was completed by Matt Baker MBE and Quinlan Dunne, an 18-year-old from Warrington where their journey this morning began.

Quinlan's brother, River, tragically died in an accident in 2016. River was one of the four members of the band Viola Beach, who all died, along with their manager when their car came off a bridge in Sweden.

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Countryfile presenter Matt is completing the relay with five “incredibly inspiring young people” who have been supported by BBC Children in Need-funded projects, including Quinlan. 

 

The Rickshaw Relay is currently on day two and the team has been travelling through Cheshire, and headed from Warrington down to Chester and ending in Wrexham to the cheers of the crowd waiting for them. 

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One of those cheering them on was Marlene Mchale with her ten-year-old granddaughter Sophia Tate, who had been waiting for the team to arrive since Sophia finished school. 

Marlene said: "Sophia loves Children in Need.

"It makes you feel proud that they're finishing here, it's exciting and they've come from far, from Warrington."

She added that they thought it is for a good cause as this year Children in Need is focussing on children needing help during the cost-of-living crisis. 

To donate to the cause, please visit https://donate.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/rickshaw

Here is the Rickshaw Relay in pictures: