FAMILIES flocked to the beautiful Airfield Estate in Dundrum, Co Dublin today to celebrate 21 years of the Big Toddle campaign for children’s charity Barnardos. Former footie ace and Barnardos ambassador Richie Sadlier was among the stars who turned out for the fundraiser, which is run in partnership with the Irish Sun. Kids had a blast at the event which included outdoor fun and games, arts and crafts, face painting, a magic show and the Big Toddle walk.
Big Toddle mascot Buddy led the way with families joining along in the charity walk, while Q102's Aidan Cooney and the Blue Crew kept the tunes pumping and the atmosphere electric. The rain stayed off as the littlest fundraisers took to the pavement for their own Big Toddle . Mary Gamble, Barnardos Director of Fundraising, said: “Over the last 21 years, our Big Toddle campaign has raised just under €4.
7million, funds that support Barnardos’ Early Years services. "These services are a safe and welcoming place for young children between 2-5 years, and it’s where we help the children to develop and learn and to get ready for moving into ‘big school’. “ “Big Toddle is our largest annual fundraising campaign and definitely our most adorable.
Never mind Christmas, Toddle time is our most wonderful time of year!” “The children who take part in Big Toddle every year are very special. They are our littlest fundraisers and they’re amazing. Our Fun Day, in partnership with The Irish Sun, is not just about a real.
