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BARNARDOS BIG TODDLEBARNARDOS BIG TODDLE
3RD,4TH,12TH JUNE 2008

Want to do your bit for charity? And find a reason to get the kids exercising in the fresh air? We’ve found the solution – The Barnardo’s Big Toddle.

This annual half-mile sponsored walk for under 5’s saw almost 400,000 toddlers from across the UK register in 2007, raising £1.4 million for Barnardo’s work with disadvantaged children and their families.

BARNARDOS BIG TODDLETaking part in the Barnardo’s Big Toddle is a great way of teaching children about those less fortunate.

This year we hope to see more Toddlers than ever joining in, having fun and helping us to raise vital funds for vulnerable children throughout the UK.”

Funds raised via the Barnardo’s Big Toddle 2008 will be spent across the charity’s services working with young children and their families; including projects for children with disabilities, family centres, play schemes and helping to lift children out of unsuitable or temporary accommodation.

For more information on how to register,visit our Barnardo' Big Toddle website
www.bigtoddle.co.uk
or telephone 0845 270 9900.

BARNARDOS BIG TODDLEBARNARDOS BIG TODDLE
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