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"Meningitis has not affected me, but it’s something I’m very conscious of .." Brian O’Driscoll, Ireland Rugby Captain, as he launched the 2010 Meningitis Trust Toddle Waddle.
Let’s get quacking! Click the contact form to order your 2011 Toddle Waddle pack* right now.
What is a Toddle Waddle? 
Toddle Waddle is a fun sponsored walk for young children and their parents, teachers and carers.
The main reason to hold a Toddle Waddle is because it's FUN! You will also be helping to raise awareness about meningitis, and much-needed funds for support services including play therapy, family days, community nurse services and the 24 hour helpline (1800 523 196).
Toddle Waddle Prizes
Every group that raises €600 or more will automatically be entered into our main prize draw to win fabulous educational equipment, kindly sponsored by Jaggo Ltd. The prize, worth over €500, would be a welcome addition to any creche or classroom. The blocks are recommended by the NCCA for Module 4 (Exploring and Thinking) of the Aistear childhood curriculum programme, and suitable for use with Junior and Senior infant classes in Primary schools. http://www.learningblocks.ie/blocks/introductory-unit-block-set-with-block-cart-f153.php. Full details of this prize, and details of the 'Shots of Tots' and other prizes will be included in your pack.
Learning while having fun
When you register for your Toddle Waddle, we'll send you your organiser's pack. As well as lots of fun stuff like masks, stickers, song sheets and balloons, and information about how to win a prize, the pack also contains really useful information about meningitis.
Children are the group who are most at risk from meningitis, and it is the disease that most parents fear. Knowing the symptoms CAN save lives, and in your pack you will find enough symptoms cards for every family taking part in your Toddle Waddle. If you need more, just let us know. We've also included a free symptoms poster - by displaying it, you will be taking another step in the fight against meningitis. And small steps can lead to big changes.
When does a Toddle Waddle take place?
October is Toddle Waddle month, when thousands of youngsters toddle, waddle and have fun all across Ireland. However, you can organise your event at another time of the year if it is more convenient.
Where does a Toddle Waddle take place?
The beauty of a Toddle Waddle is that you have control over where it is held. It could be in the local park, your children’s creche, in your local leisure centre, as part of a sports day or even in your living room. It is a great way for children to help children in a fun and exciting way.
Register for Toddle Waddle
You can register right now by completing* the online contact form, putting Toddle Waddle in the subject line. Or, contact the Toddle Waddle team by email at eolas@meningitis-trust.ie or phone on 01 2764269.
We’ll then send you a free Toddle Waddle organiser’s pack. It has everything that you will need to make your event a fun day for all - with a booklet explaining how to organise an amazing event, balloons, stickers, activities for the children, and crucial meningitis information for parents and staff
*To make sure we send you all you need for your Toddle Waddle, please remember to include your name, address, contact number, organisation name, number of waddlers in the group, and don't forget to tell us if you have been in touch before. Mobile phone and email are also effective ways for us to keep in touch. If you are happy for us to contact you in either or both of these ways, please remember to include details of these too.Downloads
You can download copies of our Monty the duck hat template and colouring competition below. If you need further supplies of anything please let us know.
Monty Hat Colouring Comp
