Youngsters have helped raise £1,000 with their ‘Policeman Plod’ event for an officer diagnosed with brain cancer.
More than 30 children under-five from various childcare settings in the north of the county took part in Monday’s fundraiser at Wicksteed Park in Kettering.
They raised around £1,000 in support of serving officer PC Jack Watts who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer.
The money will go towards Jack’s future treatment.
Participants involved in the event were from The Noble Nest Childcare, Fiona Kennedy Childminding, Parker’s Patch, Tracy’s childminding , Kerry and Pete’s childminding and Becky’s childminding.
Northamptonshire Police, Neighbourhood and British Transport Police were represented at the event and allowed the youngsters to explore the vehicles and uniform.
A spokesman for the event said: “The children toddled a mile for this excellent cause.”
For more information about the fundraising for PC Watts, click here.
1. 'Policeman 'Plod' fundraiser
The 'Policeman Plod' event at Wicksteed Park was raising money for PC Jack Watts Photo: Submitted
2. 'Policeman Plod' fundraiser
The 'Policeman Plod' event at Wicksteed Park was raising money for PC Jack Watts Photo: Submitted
3. 'Policeman Plod' fundraiser
The 'Policeman Plod' event at Wicksteed Park was raising money for PC Jack Watts Photo: Submitted
4. 'Policeman Plod' fundraiser
The 'Policeman Plod' event at Wicksteed Park was raising money for PC Jack Watts Photo: Submitted