But we don’t want you to be silent with your memories of these fundraisers in town over the years.
Were you pictured raising money for a worthy cause and which one?
Can you spot anyone you know in these scenes and can you tell us more about the events in the picture?
Take a look and get in touch to tell us more.
1. Fundraising in 2004
A charity event which incorporated poker, a sponsored silence and a chest wax was held in Hartlepool in 2004. Does this bring back memories? Photo: GW
2. Keeping silent in 2013
Members of the Boys Brigade held a one-hour sponsored silence at St Matthew's Church Hall in Hartlepool. Remember this from seven years ago? Photo: TY
3. Back to 2008
A sponsored silence at Wellfield Community School in 2008. Are you pictured? Photo: LH
4. Keeping quiet in 2006
A sponsored silence at Asda 14 years ago. Does this bring back memories? Photo: TC