Barnardo’s new family ambassador Rebekah Vardy, of ‘I’m A Celebrity’ fame, will be putting her best foot forward at the public launch of this year’s Big Toddle at Dudley Zoo.
The annual sponsored walk sees thousands of under-fives across the UK raising money in support of the charity’s vital services.
The Dudley event, one of the biggest organised Toddles in the country, is due to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday June 12 and 13.
Admission is £7.50 for adults and over-5s, but free for toddlers, and will include free refreshments and children’s entertainment afterwards.
A fun warm-up is followed by the walk itself at 11am, with medals for all participants.
Rebekah will be joined by her children and Teletubby ‘Po’ on June 12.
Rebekah said: “I’m really looking forward to taking my little ones to the Big Toddle at Dudley Zoo.
“We are really glad to be supporting Barnardo’s and this is a really fun way to raise some money and spend time outside with your family at the same time.”
Barnardo’s regional director Hugh Sherriffe, who will also be attending the launch, said: “We are thrilled that Rebekah and her young family will be taking part in the first of the Big Toddle events at Dudley Zoo.
“It will be a really great day and we are looking forward to seeing lots of families getting outside and having fun while raising money towards our vital services.”
Last year’s nationwide Big Toddle raised more than £265,000 to support the charity’s work with vulnerable youngsters across the UK.
This year, for the second consecutive year, it is being run in partnership with the CBeebies TV show Teletubbies. The theme is ‘nature’, with opportunities to dress up as animals, insects or flowers.
Aside from the organised event at Dudley Zoo, parents, playgroups, childminders and nurseries can also organise their own sponsored walks throughout the summer.
