Teddy’s Trundle has passed the £30,000 fundraising mark in its fifth year, as more than 70 people took part in the annual walk on World Down Syndrome Day.
The community event, founded by Charli and Oli Dimelow after their son Teddy’s Down syndrome diagnosis, has grown from a small family walk into a major island fundraiser supporting Positive About Down Syndrome and Down Syndrome Isle of Man.
This year’s Trundle has already raised over £3,600, with donations still coming in.
Teddy’s Trundle
Around 75 participants completed either the full 21km route from Peel to Douglas or the shorter “Tiny Trundle”, before gathering for a celebration at The Queen’s in Douglas.
Supporters travelled from as far as Greece, Spain, Poland and the UK to join the event, which also featured a standout moment as Teddy walked much of the final stretch along Douglas Promenade.
The Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer presented him with a commemorative coin recognising his “outstanding effort and dedication”.
The fifth anniversary also drew support from Monster Energy athletes Tai Woffinden and Davey Todd, helping amplify the event’s message of inclusion and acceptance.
Organisers say plans are already underway for 2027, with ambitions to expand Teddy’s 21 Challenge and continue growing awareness around Down syndrome.
