Local children raise over £30k for baby charity
Little local superheroes raise thousands for baby charity
This summer, the little swimmers of Water Babies Bucks and Beds have raised a whopping £36,000 (and counting!) for Tommy’s, the baby charity. Tommy’s funds research into miscarriage, still birth and premature birth.
Local little ones have been fundraising by splashing around and swimming for sponsorship. Children as young as three months old have been swimming a width of their local pool during their Water Babies classes, dressed as their favourite superhero! Thanks to Batman, Buzz Lightyear and Supergirl, the team of teachers (along with a few superhero themed mums and dads!) have raised thousands.
The Splashathon sponsored swims took place in early July in pools across the counties. A familiar face even managed to make a couple of guest appearances – Peppa Pig! Peppa, the official Splashathon partner, stopped by to give the little ones some moral support and a few high fives.
Tamsin Brewis, owner of Water Babies Bucks and Beds, is incredibly passionate about the research and support that Tommy’s can provide parents and families.
“At Water Babies, we cannot stress the importance of the work that Tommy’s does. They can provide so much care and support for grieving parents, and even new parents can receive the best possible information from the team at Tommy’s. Myself, my teachers and all of the parents are so proud to be supporting this charity.”
Don’t worry, there’s still time to donate! Click the link to take you to the Water Babies Bucks and Beds fundraising page:
For more information visit:
https://www.waterbabies.co.uk/contact/bucks-and-beds
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Editor’s notes:
If you would like to interview Tamsin about this year’s Splashathon event, please contact Rev PR.
kelly@revpr.co.uk
07895 876745
Image available: Some of the best superhero fancy dress costumes from this year’s Splashathon, and children swimming their sponsored width.