Toddler Walk Raises Over £1,200 for Anti-Choking Device

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A sponsored toddler walk in Tywyn, Gwynedd, has successfully raised over £1,200 for The Oliver Steeper Foundation, a charity providing life-saving anti-choking devices to childcare settings across the UK. Organized by Glenys Jones, a registered childminder, the walk aimed to raise awareness and funds for the foundation, which aims to prevent devastating choking incidents in children. The event was supported by local families, childcare groups, and businesses, making it a significant success for the cause.

Key Takeaways:

  • The toddler walk, organized by Glenys Jones, raised over £1,200 for The Oliver Steeper Foundation.
  • The foundation aims to provide free anti-choking devices to all registered early years settings in the UK.
  • Glenys Jones, a registered childminder, has been working in childcare for almost 26 years and has first-hand experience with choking incidents.
  • The event was supported by approximately 40 children and their families from various childcare groups, including Tywyn Baptist Church and Llanegryn Cylch Meithrin.
  • Co-op in Tywyn provided refreshments for the event, and the organizers received a significant amount of donations, with more incoming.

Statistics:

  • £1,200: The total amount raised for The Oliver Steeper Foundation.
  • 40: The number of children who participated in the toddler walk.
  • 26 years: Glenys Jones' experience working in childcare.
  • 9 months: The age of baby Oliver, who tragically passed away due to choking.
  • £1,200: The total amount raised, with more donations still coming in.

Sources:

  • "A sponsored toddler walk organised to raise money for a lifesaving anti-choking device has collected over £1,000 so far, writes Doris O'Keefe." - Cambrian News
  • "Glenys is a registered childminder in Aberdyfi who has run her popular and well-known Glennie's Childminding Service for almost 26 years." - Cambrian News
  • "The Oliver Steeper Foundation is a fabulous charity set up in memory of baby Oliver, who tragically passed away at just nine months due to a choking incident at his nursery." - Glenys Jones, quoted in Cambrian News
  • "Thank you to all my toddlers' parents, and to everyone who has supported us, walked with us, sponsored the children, donated refreshments and have generally just come along today to support us." - Glenys Jones, quoted in Cambrian News