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Radio Tees,17 Mar 2026,7 mins
Baby daughter's memory inspired 'my ultimate test'
Make a Difference: TeesAvailable for over a year
Ian Luker from Teesside took on a 200-mile ultra marathon, The Tunnel 2026, running 212 miles in a dark tunnel. He did it in support of the Maternity Bereavement Charity and James Cook University Hospital after losing his baby daughter, Ani Rose in 2010. Ian joined Amy Oakden in the studio. And if you know someone who’s making a difference, why not nominate them for one of our Make a Difference Awards? Nominations are open until 5pm on Tuesday 31st March 2026. Just go to bbc.co.uk/makeadifference for a full list of categories, how to nominate and the terms and conditions.
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