Sunday, November 16, 2014

  Most People Dressed As Penguins: Richard House Hospice breaks Guinness World Records record (VIDEO)

  LONDON, UK -- A grand total of 373 flippered folk descended on City Hall in London last night to break the Guinness World Records world record for the "largest gathering of people dressed as penguins"; the successful attempt was in aid of Richard House Hospice, with the flock of fundraisers taking part in a 2km "waddle" around Tower Bridge, setting the new world record for the Most people dressed as penguins, according to the World Record Academy: www.worldrecordacademy.com/.

  Photo: Richard House Hospice set a new World Record for the number of people in one place dressed as penguins.
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  The previous Guinness World Records' record for the largest gathering of people dressed as penguins is 325 and was achieved by Richard House (UK) in Wood Wharf, London, UK, for Guinness World Records Day, on 13 November 2013.

  Guinness World Records also recognized the world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as turkeys; it is 661 and was accomplished at the 44th Annual Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot in Dallas, Texas, USA on 24 November 2011.
    
   BBC Ground Force star and hospice patron Tommy Walsh hosted the evening. Despite a spot of rain he said it was "all held in high spirits", the Newham Recorder reported.

   He added: "People dressed up, had fun and raised a lot of money for Richard House Children's Hospice, which is very good cause. Let's see if we can beat the record again next year."

   Guinness World Record officials were on hand to verify the record, made on the eve of Guinness World Record Day.

    All the money raised to the event, sponsored by Pension Insurance, will go towards providing vital care and support for children and young adults with life-limiting health conditions.

    [World Record Certificate]