Leeds students hosts 12-hour radio show marathon to support disadvantaged children during lockdown

Jake Moran, a 21-year-old BA International Relations student at The University of Leeds, was determined to do something to help youngsters being forced to learn from home. He will be hosting a 12-hour broadcast on Leeds Student Radio to raise funds for SHINE, a Leeds education charity that supports disadvantaged children across the north.

Jake said: “Seeing the announcement of yet another nationwide lockdown last Monday was tough for everybody, but my thoughts were immediately with the millions of children and their teachers who were to unexpectedly find themselves back at home rather than in the classroom.

“Knowing that many households don’t have sufficient internet access, or access to computers, made me feel like I wanted to do at least something to support the kids who will be left behind most by another lockdown.”

The radio show will run from 7am to 7pm on Friday, January 15 on the university station or at listen.thisislsr.com.

Jake, who has already raised £500 in sponsorship, added: “I have presented a number of shows on LSR and came up with the twelve-hour challenge to gain sponsors for the fundraiser. I love music, I love hosting radio shows, and so this was the perfect way to get sponsors.

“Plus, I know we all need cheering up and there’s no better way to cheer up than by putting on some good tunes and having a boogie. I will be playing my favourite tunes as well as exclusive performances from some fantastic artists in aid of my fundraiser.”

People can sponsor Jake at https://gofund.me/97e6284e.