# Celebs join Guide Dogs for attempt at Guinness World Record for biggest virtual tea party

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2020/04/21/celebs-join-guide-dogs-for-attempt-at-guinness-world-record-for-biggest-virtual-tea-party/
- Published: 2020-04-21T09:43:33+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Imelda Staunton, Martin Clunes, Eddie Izzard and Stephanie Beacham are among a
host of charities joining Guide Dogs today, for what it hopes will be the world’s
biggest virtual tea party.**

 

With today (21 April) being National Tea Day, [Guide Dogs](https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/)
is swapping its usual fundraising tea parties to the [Great Guide Dogs Virtual Tea Party](https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/national-tea-day).
As well as raising funds, the charity is aiming to achieve a Guinness World Record
for the largest number of people attending a virtual tea party.

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The participating celebrities will be sharing photos of themselves enjoying a cup
of tea and some of their favourite cake and biscuit recipes. Tea party virtual guests
are invited to [visit the charity’s Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/events/3720776191327822/)
to follow the event and join in, and to donate the price of a cuppa either on Facebook,
or via the Guide Dogs site.

 

They will also have the opportunity to be part of a Guinness World Record attempt
with the charity asking supporters to share a selfie enjoying their favourite cuppa
between 3pm and 4pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pam White, Fundraising Manager at Guide Dogs said:

 

> “Over the last few years our wonderful supporters have been hosting tea parties
> around the country on National Tea Day and donating the proceeds to Guide Dogs.
> Whilst that isn’t possible in person this year, we’re excited to host our first
> ever virtual tea party.
> “In these uncertain times we have adapted our services so we can continue to help
> those with sight loss. We also remain committed to the welfare of our 8,000 dogs,
> which are being cared for across the UK. Our income is dropping and it costs £
> 13 a day to support each of our life changing dogs – that’s £100,000 every single
> day. Donating the cost of your cuppa on National Tea will ensure people with sight
> loss don’t feel alone now, and in the future.”

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