Over 30 members of Simon’s Heroes children’s charity took part in the Tamworth 10k on Sunday 7th October to help raise funds and awareness for their cause to mark the passing of their much-loved charity member, Kelly Davis. Kelly Davis sadly passed away in September aged just 39. The popular...
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Charity quiz night raises £728!
Generous quizzers have boosted the coffers of a Tamworth children’s charity by more than £700, thanks to an evening of brain teasing fun. Simon’s Heroes would like to thank the award-winning, Tamworth-based Central Hub Logistics for their generous donation of £728, raised through a quiz night organised by the transport...
Thank you Heroes
A massive shout out to our wonderful Heroes who have raised valuable funds for Simon’s Heroes through our JustGiving page this summer. Our very own heroes Kurt Bartlett, Kelly Prescott and Mark Cox who put themselves to the ultimate test. Kurt competed in the Spartan Trifecta in April. This race...
Simon’s Heroes announce new corporate charity partnership with Hellmann UK
Simon’s Heroes children’s charity is thrilled to have been chosen as Hellmann UK’s latest charity partner. The new partnership will span over 12 months and generate much needed funds as well as raise awareness about the charity in the wider community. Hellmann UK is part of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Limited,...
Shoppers raise a trolley-load of cash for local charity
Following a 12-month charity partnership with Sainsbury’s Tamworth, Simon’s Heroes are delighted to announce that the store has helped raise £3657 for their cause! The collaboration, which ran from July 2017- July 2018, is part of a national campaign which sees Sainsbury’s customers and colleagues nominating local causes to support...
Runners go the distance for children’s charity
Simon’s Heroes children’s charity, based in Tamworth, held their increasingly popular Abbott Trail Run through Hopwas woods on 29th July. The sell-out event raised over £5500 for the cause and attracted more than 250 runners who completed either a 5k or 10k course along Hopwas canal and through the woods....
Local zoo treats children to animal magic
On July 5th Twycross Zoo hosted its annual Dream Night, an invite-only event, which is part of a global project for chronically ill children and children with disabilities and their families. The invited children and their families take part in a really unique and special evening where they are treated...
Quiz night raises vital funds for local charity
A fundraising quiz night has raised £800 for local children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes. The event, organised by members of the charity, was held at Hopwas Social Club on July 1st and hosted by comedian compére Darren Mortiboy. 10 teams comprising local business people and members of the public pitted their...
Adhesive manufacturer seals partnership with local children’s charity
Local children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes has received a donation of £1500 from Tamworth-based adhesive manufacturer, Apollo Chemicals Ltd. The donation is the first following Apollo’s adoption of Simon’s Heroes as its first ever charity partner and is the result of a series of staff, company and supplier-led fundraising activities. Apollo...