THIS summer’s Water Babies classes across Cheshire and Staffordshire raised £30,660 for charity.

The series of Splashathon events saw hundreds of babies, some as young as a few weeks old saving other babies’ lives by taking part in Superhero themed lessons.

The money raised in Cheshire and Staffordshire for baby charity Tommy’s has gone towards the national total of £1,152,042.

Anna Bates of Water Babies Staffordshire and Cheshire, said: “Water Babies has been a proud partner of the Tommy’s Splashathon since 2006 and we are over the moon to have raised so much this year.

“The enthusiasm shown by all our little splashers and their families has been just phenomenal and we’d like to say a really huge thank you to all those who took part and also those who donated.

“Tommy’s is a charity close to many parents’ hearts, and the work they do is truly life changing.”

Money raised for baby charity Tommy’s will go towards vital research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, helping up to 60,000 families nationally.

It will also help women have access to clinics, at the Tommy’s centres, such as the Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research.

Jane Brewin, chief executive at Tommy’s, said: “We are overwhelmed by the number of children who got dressed up and took part in the campaign this year and by the generosity of those who have supported by donating to the cause.

"It really will make a difference and help us to help more families achieve their dream of having a healthy, happy baby.”

To donate to the Tommy’s Splashathon, please visit justgiving.com/fundraising/splashathon2017