British Towns flood - Laleham to Staines-upon-Thames

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See below, the article written on our world record scooting challenge to help the British Red Cross Disaster Fund:
Article in Getsurrey regional news channel

IF you would like to support our little girls and help to give food, shelter and hope to someone right now you can donate here:
Thames River Scoot


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