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BARNARDOS BIG TODDLE
8th, 9th, 10th & 15th June 2010

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.

The Barnardo's Big Toddle is the biggest, brightest and best fundraising event for under 5's. Last summer half a million Toddlers registered to take part in this short sponsored walk which has raised £1.5 million for Barnardo's work with disadvantaged children and their families.

This year we hope to see more Toddlers than ever joining in, having fun and helping us.

All the money raised by Big Toddlers goes to locally based Barnardo's projects for children under 5 throughout the UK. It's all about children helping children.

Barnardo's works with vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families, including supporting children affected by poverty, homelessness, disability, bereavement and abuse.

It's easy to take part in Big Toddle - you can register online at www.barnardos.org.uk/bigtoddle

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