Babyballet boogies with Peppa Pig for Tommy’s baby charity

Babyballet

Babies and toddlers from babyballet Oldham, Saddleworth, Middleton, Rochdale and Burnley galloped, jumped and boogied with Peppa Pig in a ‘Danceathon’ fundraiser during their weekly class in Middleton on Monday (15 October).

Boys and girls aged six months to six years were sponsored to complete five challenges in a Peppa Pig-themed dance lesson to raise money for baby charity Tommy’s, which investigates causes and finds treatments for miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.

Little ones wearing their tutus went on an imaginary journey with Princess Peppa from their classroom to a fun filled tea party.

Sally Makin, Franchisee of babyballet Oldham, Saddleworth, Middleton, Rochdale and Burnley, said: “At babyballet Oldham, Saddleworth, Middleton, Rochdale and Burnley we are all really excited to take part in the Tommy’s Danceathon.

“We are aiming to raise £2,000 and £500,000 nationally and give the boys and girls a really exciting class –with dancing, fun, games and a few challenges along the way.”

Jane Brewin, Chief Executive of Tommy’s, said: “Danceathon is a great way for mums and dads to involve their little ones in a good cause.

“Tommy’s relies on the generosity and hard work of its supporters like babyballet to continue its pioneering research to prevent pregnancy complications.

“We hope everyone taking part had an amazing time.”

Together 24,000 babyballet stars from across the country aimed to raise £500,000 to help fund Tommy’s vital research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.

Tommy’s also provides advice and support from a team of midwives for all parents-to-be to help them have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

In the UK, it is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss during pregnancy or birth.

You can donate to Danceathon at www.tommys.org/danceathondonate