Dukes Meadows World Record Puddle Jump
Greg Rutherford joins Peppa Pig's Muddy Puddle Walk for Save The Children
British Long Jump Olympian Greg Rutherford donned his wellies and showed off his jumping skills to inspire children and families to take part in a Save the Children fundraiser at Dukes Meadows.
The father-of-two was joined by 46 children and their families in an
attempt to set a world record for the most children and families jumping
in a puddle. The event is called Peppa Pig's Muddy Puddle Walk.
To celebrate 15 years of the nation’s favourite little piggy, Entertainment
One’s (eOne) Peppa Pig, and to mark Save the Children’s centenary, almost
100 people gathered to join in the world record attempt. Even Peppa Pig
was in attendance!
Greg Rutherford said: “In many ways I’m just like Daddy Pig - I’m a champion
jumper, a father of two and very competitive, so I jumped at the chance
to take part in this world record attempt. It was incredible to see all
the kids splashing about in the giant puddle – everyone had a great day
and we set a new world record! Save the Children is a cause very close
to my heart so I’m keen to encourage children and families to do what
they can to support the charity’s work. My boys love exploring the world
around them and splashing in muddy puddles, so the Muddy Puddle Walk is
a great way for them to help other children. Best of all the money raised
will help give children around the world a better future.”
Last year families and nurseries that took part in the event helped to
raise £225,000 for Save the Children. Since its launch in 2017,
Peppa Pig's Muddy Puddle Walk has generated a fundraising total of almost
half a million pounds. This year, Save the Children hopes that even more
people will sign up, take part and donate.
May 25, 2019