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It's Children in Need Day 2021!

Pudsey, Blush and the nation will come together today to help raise money for charities and projects supporting children and young people right across the UK.

The charity helps children in lots of different circumstances, including those in poverty, children with disabilities and illnesses, children who have gone through distress or trauma and those dealing with mental health issues.

Children in Need's famous Appeal Show kicks off at 7pm tonight on ����ý One, and it features celebrities taking part in challenges and special films showing how the money raised helps children.

Lots of people will also take part in challenges at home, or in their local communities to raise money. This can include things like bake sales, singathons and sponsored runs.

This year, Children in Need is encouraging people to get their Strictly on by dressing up in their favourite glamorous dance outfits - whether that's on the school run, a visit to the supermarket or even adults at work!

People taking part can pay a small donation or get others to sponsor them.

For those who aren't big fans of dance, the charity is also asking people to take part in a sponsored ramble, getting together with friends or family for a walk and turning it into a fundraiser.

And if you're up for it, you can take on your own unique Children In Need challenge! Perhaps you'll be doing a sponsored silence, wearing fancy dress to school or selling some of your old toys and books at a car boot sale.

Children in Need: We want to hear from you!

Send us a picture or video of your fundraising activities OR let us know what you're up to today in the comments below.

We'd love to put as many of them as we can into a gallery on our website and in our news bulletins - submit ad see if you can spot yours! You can send your photos and videos to us using the links below:

If you cannot see where to upload, click here.