Splash some cash and save babies lives
13/05/2009
Following the success of its unmissable water event Splashathon 2009, Tommy’s, the baby charity, is delighted to announce that babies, toddlers and young children across the country are once again ready to take to their local pools and splash for cash this year.
Tommy’s Splashathon, sponsored by Splash About and supported by First Choice, is a great chance for young children to have fun while raising money for this fantastic cause. Babies, toddlers and young children are encouraged to ask friends and family to sponsor them to ‘splash’ the length or with of their local pool, with pools across the country running the fun-filled free events throughout June this year.
After more than ten successful years, Tommy’s is hoping to beat last years total of 60,000 and make this summer’s event the most successful yet. Beating this target will raise funds for vital research into the causes of miscarriages, premature birth and still birth, helping save thousands of babies’ lives.
Tommy’s is offering a range of fantastic prizes for all those taking part. Every little splasher to raise over £40 and return their sponsorship money by 31st August 2009, will receive a prize. All pools taking part will be entered into a draw to win a fabulous £1,000 of brand new pool equipment. In addition to this, the top fundraising individual will receive a prize pack full of Splash About goodies worth £200, including a float jacket, UV goggles and swim wear. Splash About is the children’s safety swimwear specialists and has specialized in creating exciting and innovative baby and child swimwear for over 20 years. For more information visit www.splashabout.com
Desri Goodwin from Splash About says: ‘We are overjoyed that we are sponsoring Tommy’s Splashathon for another year. It promises to be a great event. Not only will the children have a fun time, they will also be helping other children get the healthiest start to life.’
Jess Thompson from Water Babies says: ‘There are so many tremendous benefits for a young child learning to swim. Your child will develop a greater confidence as they learn to thrive in this new environment and it is great bonding exercise for parent and child. With the money going to help give children the best chance to be born healthy, we are proud that Water Babies can be involved in Splashathon 2009’
First Choice’s senior marketing manager Stuart Mayo added, ‘As a family focused holiday company, its great to be supporting Tommy’s Splashathon, which encourages small children to get active and take up an important life skill such as swimming. This is an ambition First Choice shares with the organizers and we are proud to be backing the event and assisting in raising money for such valuable research.’
Registration for Splashathon 2009 is open now, ore details available at www.tommys.org
Tour local Splashathon is on Saturday 20th June 2009 at Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre, 01665 605030, your Splashathon coordinator is Kate Murdoch.
