Tamworth based children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes, have teamed up with local tradesmen to help enhance the life of a two year old boy battling an aggressive form of cancer. Charlie Round from Measham, was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma in June this year. Neuroblastoma is a rare cancer of nerve cells. These...
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Donation from Simon’s Heroes is shining light of hope for Tamworth family
A disabled teenager in Tamworth has been gifted a set of sensory lights from local fundraising group, Simon’s Heroes, to help to stimulate and make his day to day living more fun. Jack Parker, 16, has undiagnosed Global Developmental Delay which was first detected when he was 9 months old....
Matthew’s pain will be eased thanks to special bath donation
An 11 year old boy from Wilnecote, with a rare metabolic disease has been gifted a hydrotherapy bath from local fundraising group, Simon’s Heroes, to provide him with relief from the strain and pain his body endures as a result of the condition. Matthew Elwell and his twin brother Thomas...
Inaugural Run Attracts Big Numbers to Support Cause
Runners turned out in force last weekend to raise vital cash for a much-loved Tamworth children's charity. The inaugural Abbott Trail through Hopwas Woods took place on Sunday (July 31) in aid of Simon's Heroes. And the event was also dedicated to Karen Abbott a member of the charity, who...
New Lease of Life for Brave Millie-Mae
A brave teenager with a rare inherited disease has been given a new lease of life after receiving a bespoke tricycle from local fundraising group, Simon’s Heroes. Millie-Mae Ormsby (14) has Friedreich’s Ataxia, a group of neurological conditions that gradually attack the nervous system. There are many different types of...
Brave Izzie meets her Disney Princess thanks to Tamworth Children’s Charity
Seven year old Izzie Lloyd from Tamworth recently had her dream come true when she met her favourite Disney Princess at Disneyland Paris, thanks to local children’s fundraising group, Simon’s Heroes. Izzie has Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SEDC), a rare genetic disorder which causes skeletal and joint malformations involving the spine,...
Local Children’s Charity Makes a Difference to Tamworth Girl with Rare Brain Condition
A Tamworth girl with a rare brain condition has been gifted a special car seat to make life a little more comfortable, thanks to local children’s fundraising group, Simon’s Heroes. Nevaeh Brown (2) was born with Hydrocephalus, a medical condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in the ventricles...
Tamworth girl with rare brain disorder receives a special holiday treat
Local fundraising group Simon's Heroes has gifted a Tamworth girl with a rare medical condition, a special holiday treat in the Cotswolds. Grace Horton, aged 7, was born with a rare brain malformation called Lissencephaly, where the surface of the brain is smooth rather than full of ridges. It results...
Fancy a fun-filled evening at the races?
We are holding a race night at The Globe Inn in Tamworth on 29th April to raise further funds for our charity. The evening will include 8 televised races on an 8 ft screen, hot meal, raffle and discounted admission into Vinyl nightclub, all for just £5! Arrival: 7:00pm First...