Harry Sweeney, a spirited 6-year-old diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and sensory processing difficulties, has received a Tomcat trike thanks to Simon’s Heroes children’s charity. Harry faces challenges with everyday tasks due to his condition, including mobility and balance. This has limited his ability to participate in outdoor activities with...
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Garden makeover transforms life for Billy
Eight-year-old Billy Kennedy from Tamworth, who has Autism Spectrum Condition, now has a garden that promises years of enjoyment and therapeutic benefits, thanks to the generosity of Simon’s Heroes children’s charity. Billy’s condition affects his social communication, interaction and behaviour. He struggles to engage in conversations and social activities, which...
Simon’s Heroes makes an impact at local drama group
Children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes, has agreed to fund the cost of hiring the hall at Two Rivers Primary School for IMPACT, a drama group for young people with additional needs. IMPACT is based in Tamworth, and caters for young people aged between 10-21 years of age. 50% of the group...
Local charity makes a splash at special school
Simon’s Heroes children’s charity has purchased a number of puddle suits for use by the children who attend Two Rivers Primary School and Rainbow Room. Two Rivers caters for students aged 4-11 years old, who have a range of learning and physical disabilities and associated difficulties such as autism, communication...
Teenage boy with rare genetic disorder receives life changing specialist chair from local charity
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...
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...