Puddle Ducks Bristol & Bath held its annual Charity Pyjama Week in October, and it was a fantastic success with over £1,000 of donations collected for the chosen charity.
This year, Puddle Ducks supported Children’s Hospital Pyjamas, which is a UK based charity that collects donations of brand-new pyjamas for children aged from newborn to 18 for when they are admitted into hospital. Children’s Hospital Pyjamas recognise that no child wants to be in a hospital, but if they have to be, they don’t want to be wearing a hospital gown!
Over 1,300 children from the swim school took part and they had lots of fun and laughter, but it also has a serious side which is giving them the chance to experience what it feels like to swim when clothed, helping them to learn vital techniques should they accidentally fall into water. Altogether 152 pairs of pyjamas were collected for the charity, which will be donated to local hospitals, hospices, school hospital teams and women’s refuges including the Bath’s RUH and the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
Sarah Austin, owner of Puddle Ducks Bristol & Bath, said, “We are thrilled to have used our pyjama week to fundraise for Children’s Hospital Pyjamas. We have been blown away by the generosity of our little swimmers, their family and friends for providing donations and we want to say a big thank you.”
What makes Puddle Ducks classes different? Did you know that you can join the classes at any point in the year. With classes running up until Sunday 18th December, there is even time to join in this side of the new year and take part in the festive classes on the run up to Christmas. Find out more by visiting puddleducks.com/bb or calling the friendly team on 0117 971 7165.