Local children's charity Simon’s Heroes is delighted to have won their category Community Group of the Year at the Spirit of Tamworth Awards last night. Unsung heroes from across Tamworth attended the awards ceremony held at Drayton Manor. The event, now in its second year, is spearheaded by Tamworth Round...
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Charity football match scores Luke the trip of a lifetime
A disabled teenager from Bolehall has just returned from a trip to New York thanks to fundraising efforts from his friends, family and local children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes. Luke Taylor, 16, has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) – a progressive muscle wasting condition that was first diagnosed when he was 5...
Bedroom makeover wish granted for boy with cancer
An 8 year old boy with a rare brain cancer has received a bedroom makeover from Simon’s Heroes children’s charity. Lewis Weinman from Woodville in Derbyshire, was first taken ill in November 2016. He was suffering from headaches and dizziness. Initial scans revealed a number of brain and spinal tumours...
Simon’s Heroes makes a splash at disabled swimming club.
Tamworth Unicorns disabled swimming club is delighted to have received further support from children’s charity Simon’s Heroes, who have donated the medals and trophies for their annual gala for the second year running. Tamworth Unicorns is a charitable, voluntary organisation that provides a safe and secure environment for its members...
Home computer boosts Danny’s development
A 13 year old boy with autism has been gifted a home computer from Simon’s Heroes children’s charity to help develop his learning and interaction. Danny Moore from Lichfield was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the age of 2. His condition largely affects his ability to understand and...
Spider Boy to the rescue! Elastic web apparatus helps Brody move again.
A 7 year old boy crippled by cerebral palsy, has been gifted a set of physio sessions on an extraordinary piece of equipment called The Spider, from fundraising group Simon’s Heroes. Brody Walters from Swadlincote is the youngest of triplets who were born at 27 weeks; he weighed just 2lb...
Heroic effort to raise charity funds
Simon’s Heroes would like to say a big Thank You to Stephan, Di and Chloe Couture who are fundraising for Simon’s Heroes through their latest challenge which is the Superhero Series Triathlon at Dorney Lake on the 19th August. Eleven year old Chloe who has cerebal palsy and sight problems...
Builders unite to create sensory garden for disabled children
Builders and tradesmen across the country are flocking to a state special school in Lichfield, Staffordshire to help create a sensory garden for its pupils after monies previously donated for the project were stolen. This astonishing act of kindness was inspired by Mark Bennett, founder of Tamworth-based children’s charity Simon’s...
Charity run helps raise vital cash
Local children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes held its annual trail run through Hopwas Woods last weekend to raise vital cash for their cause. The Abbott Trail, now in its second year, took place on Sunday (July 30) and attracted a large crowd of supporters and more than 190 runners who completed...