Among the crowds were dozens of children who access Demelza’s services and their loved ones, who were invited to take part in our first ever family wave.

Among the 48 families was Kai from Greenwich, who has a serious and complex brain condition. The two-year-old raised over £120 with the help of his Aunty Em and the pair had great fun together in the coloured bubbles.

Mum Leanne, said: “We had an absolutely fantastic, fun-filled day, raising money to help children like Kai who are supported by Demelza. It’s so important to us to make memories as a family – and Demelza help us to do that.”

Thanks to ticket sales and sponsorship, the event raised £30,000 which will go towards funding our vital services.

Katherine Cordrey, Head of Community and Events at Demelza, said: “A huge thank you to everyone who turned out for the Bubble Rush in Eltham, everyone had a great day and there were smiles all round. And the weather was fantastic.

“As a charity, Demelza is almost entirely dependent on the generosity of our supporters to provide the funds that keep our services going so thank you – we could not do what we do without you.”

Fear of missing out? There’s still time to book tickets for our final Bubble Rush event on Sunday 10 July in Mote Park in Maidstone. For more information and to book, visit  https://www.demelza.org.uk/support-us/events