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flag On October 5, 2025, Matt Baker honored 10-year-old Alyssa, who lost her mother to cancer, during a BBC Children in Need segment.

flag On October 5, 2025, BBC Countryfile presenter Matt Baker shared a personal tribute during the show, revealing that 10-year-old guest Alyssa had lost her mother, Christine, to incurable bile duct cancer at age 48. flag Diagnosed in 2023 after falling ill on holiday, Christine’s illness progressed despite treatment. flag The emotional segment, part of a feature on BBC Children in Need, highlighted Alyssa and her father Phillip’s journey through the Shropshire and Staffordshire countryside, underscoring the charity’s role in supporting families facing hardship. flag Baker emphasized the importance of community support and collective donations in helping children and families in need.

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