Children from Southport, Formby & Crosby Babyballet classes enjoyed showcasing their dancing skills all week with a Danceathon fundraiser for pregnancy and baby charity, Tommy’s.
Pre-school dancers from 6 months were sponsored to complete dancing challenges in a Rainbow themed event during their classes held at:
* DBA School of Dance, 140 Cambridge Road, Churchtown
* Playtown Ocean Plaza, Southport
* St Nicholas Church in Crosby
Inspired by the bright colours of the rainbow, children were dressing up for the class too!
Together with 30,000 Babyballet dancers from across the UK, the Southport, Formby & Crosby stars have already exceeded their aim to raise £350,000 for Tommy’s.
This could fund all of the research studies and data science experts at a vital Tommy’s research centre for almost 9 months.
Half of all adults in the UK have experienced baby loss or know someone who has. Tommy’s is committed to saving babies’ lives, funding medical research and supporting families through every part of their pregnancy journey.
Jennifer Berrett owner of Babyballet Southport Formby & Crosby said:
“All of us at Babyballet have been really enjoying taking part in the Danceathon.
“We are amazed that our running total here in Southport has already gone over £4,000!
“Just an incredible amount to have raised already, and of course our amazing team of talented Babyballet Teachers, Miss Rebekah, Miss Georgina, Miss Katherine, Miss Isabella and Miss Emma give all the children a really engaging and exciting class, whilst they fundraise to help save babies’ lives.”
About Tommy’s
We’re Tommy’s, the leading charity that exists to stop the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and make pregnancy and birth safe – for everyone. To do this, we work across the whole pregnancy journey to drive change at every level – translating our research breakthroughs into new tests and treatments in clinical care, changing national maternity policy and providing expert information and support for anyone who needs it. Together, with the strength of our community, we’re saving babies’ lives.
Find out more at www.tommys.org
Kath Abrahams, Chief Executive of Tommy’s, said:
“Danceathon is a fabulous way for children to have fun in support of a vital cause. We’re grateful to all the Babyballet dancers who are fundraising, to their parents and carers and to the dance teachers working hard to make it happen at classes across the UK.”
Lucy Crabtree at Babyballet said:
“Thank you to all our wonderful customers for coming together and helping save babies’ lives.”
About Babyballet
Babyballet dance classes give every child from six months the chance to dance and have fun! Babyballet Southport, Formby & Crosby are celebrating 15 years of business in February 2025!
Babyballet dance classes are bringing joy to thousands as we make learning to dance an unforgettable and magical experience – for you and your little star.
Find out more at https://babyballet.co.uk/
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