13-year-old Aaron Collins from Tamworth, who has Bardet Biedl Syndrome, has been gifted a bespoke, reinforced chair from Simon’s Heroes children’s charity, to allow him to access learning and other opportunities, as well as support his communication and interaction with others. The condition, which required him to undergo a kidney...
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Local academy delighted with sensory equipment donation from children’s charity
Landau Forte Academy Greenacres now has additional resources for its sensory rooms, thanks to funding from local children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes. The school, based in Amington, caters for children aged 4-11 years old, fifty of which are on the Special Educational Needs (SEN) register. Claire Poynton, SENDCo, explained: ‘Like most...
Local charity helps empower children through music
Simon’s Heroes children’s charity has purchased an ensemble of musical instruments for the Rainbow Room, which caters for children with additional needs within the Tamworth area. The Rainbow Room is run by Two Rivers Primary School and located within Anker Valley Primary Academy and plays a pivotal role in fostering...
Simon’s Heroes Grants a Life-Changing Gift to 10-Year-Old Noah Cameron
Noah Cameron, a remarkable 10-year-old boy, and his family have been blessed with a fresh start, thanks to the generosity of local children's charity, Simon's Heroes. The charity has gifted him an X-Rover buggy and bicycle trailer, providing a newfound sense of freedom and adventure for the Cameron family. Noah's...
Charity gifts new lease of life to Gracie and her family
Five-year-old Gracie Harrold, who suffers from severe drug resistant epilepsy, has been gifted a running buggy to enable her and her family to enjoy days out together. ‘Gracie enjoyed a normal quality of life until she was 3.5 years old,’ her mum Liz explained. ‘Then one night she went to...
Charitable gesture gives peace of mind to Esmé and her family
Simon’s Heroes children’s charity has gifted 15-year-old Esmé, who suffers from epilepsy, a seizure monitor, which alerts her family when she is having an attack. Esmé Aziz from Cannock suffers from several conditions including Ataxia and generalised epilepsy. She is also non-verbal and has a degree of global developmental delay....
Local charity brings joy to Elizabeth
Three-year-old Elizabeth Lowe, who has Rett Syndrome, has been gifted a specialist swing and trampoline from Simon’s Heroes children’s charity to enhance her physiotherapy and general well-being. Rett Syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder which is characterised by typical early growth and development, which is then followed by a slowing...
Primary school celebrates new sensory room thanks to charity funding
Two Rivers Primary School in Tamworth now has a fully refurbished sensory room, thanks to the generosity of children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes. The school caters for students aged 4-11 years old, who have a range of learning and physical disabilities and associated difficulties such as autism, communication and sensory impairments....
Charity group gives Neveah new lease of life
Seven-year-old Neveah Brown from Tamworth, who suffers from a range of complex health issues, has been gifted a hydrotherapy bath from children’s fundraising group, Simon’s Heroes, to help relieve the stiffness of her muscles, a result of her condition. Neveah was born with a number of conditions including Hydrocephalus, a...