Charitable celebrities
Eddie Izzard
After five weeks training, the comedian completed 43 marathons in 51 days, clocking up well over 1,000 miles on his epic journey to raise cash for Sports Relief/Comic Relief.
The total amount he raised isn't clear, but considering the national press exposure he's garnered on his trails (as well as some self-promotion via pictures on Twitter, like above), the full figure should be a fantastic achievement.
Which other famous stars have put their careers aside to raise some cash for those in need?













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