Does our YEP panel feel charity challenges are good for public health?

By Natasha Meek

Published 13th Feb 2019, 09:02 GMT

Updated 13th Feb 2019, 09:12 GMT

Our Yorkshire Evening Post forum members are always happy to share their thoughts on Yorkshire life with this week's focus on charity challenges.

It's highly likely you know someone who has taken a monthly dare after 2019 kicked off with Veganuary and Dry January.

YEP reader panel

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But are these positive causes for public health or just something to share on social media?

"Im doing Dechox including anything sweet in February as it was my birthday in January. In lieu of gifts I asked for donations to BHF Dechox appeal. As a heart patient I thought it was a good cause to follow."

placeholder image — "Im doing Dechox including anything sweet in February as it was my birthday in January. In lieu of gifts I asked for donations to BHF Dechox appeal. As a heart patient I thought it was a good cause to follow."

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