Splashathon 2012
About Splashathon
Tommy’s Splashathon is an annual event in which babies, toddlers and young children take part in what is often their first ever sponsored event. This challenge sees them doing a splashing challenge in aid of Tommy’s and is great fun for parents and their little ones.
The money raised helps support Tommy’s medical research and information programmes, which aim to prevent premature birth, stillbirth and miscarriage. Click here to watch Ross’ story (his son Freddie was born at 28 weeks) and shows first-hand how your support can make a difference.
Fundraising online
It's easy! To set up your fundraising page on Virgin Money Giving, please click on the name of the pool below. Just put the name of the pool on your website then use our deep link behind the name of the pool.
Aberdeen - Aberdeen Beach Leisure
Bexleyheath - Crook Log
Dartford - Fairfield Pool and Leisure Centre
Erith - Erith Leisure Centre
Sidcup - Sidcup Leisure Centre
Fundraising prizes
This year, there are some fantastic prizes on offer including:
- Top fundraising school and pool: £75 worth of restaurant vouchers for a team night out
- Top six splashers: A Tomy Aquafun set worth £45.00
To find out more about Splashathon please call 020 7398 3400 or email splashathon@tommys.org
Where the money goes
This short film helps illustrate the impact of that money far more than words ever can.
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Images from Splashathon 2011
Thanks to Emma Holmes Photography for Water Babies for your fantastic photos, some of which can be found here and some of which can be found on our facebook page.
About Tommy's
Sadly one in four women in the UK lose a baby during pregnancy or birth. Tommy’s helps women like Lucy Fitzpatrick who after 14 years of trying to have a baby and being affected by multiple pregnancy complications successfully gave birth to her son Louis in 2003 with the help of medical research that Tommy’s made possible. She said, ‘My story gives people huge hope. The reason I’m supporting Tommy’s is we wouldn’t be here without them. Having Louis naturally after such a struggle was both unreal and exceptional. I had amazing care but other women aren’t so fortunate.’
Watch a film about Tommy's' work
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