Coton and Hopwas Social Club has gifted local children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes, £345 as part of its ongoing support for the cause. The popular venue is a members’ club which is affiliated to the Club and Institute Union. During the past few years membership has risen to over 700. The...
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Simon’s Heroes announce new partnership with local company, PCE Ltd
Local fundraising group, Simon’s Heroes, is thrilled to have been chosen by PCE Ltd’s employees, as its first ever charity partner. PCE Ltd, based in Tamworth, are market leaders in designing and building offsite engineered hybrid structures and facades where the principle structural material is concrete. The award-winning company has...
Cash from the ATIK for Tamworth Charity
Tamworth club ATIK has made a £3,365 donation towards the purchase of a specialised wheelchair to help give a teenage girl her independence back. Stacey Penney, general manager of the Spinning School Lane venue, presented the grant to Simon’s Heroes on behalf of the Echo Trust, which provides grants to...
Gin lovers encouraged to raise a glass and support local charity
Tamworth’s latest bar, Hogarths, which opened its doors in September last year, has raised a fantastic £1030 for local children’s charity Simon’s Heroes. The popular venue generated proceeds through door and charity shaker donations from their customers over the Christmas period. James Gallagher, General Manager, said: ‘We would like to...
Children’s charity gives Oscar a good night’s sleep
Local children’s charity Simon’s Heroes has stepped in to fund a specialist paediatric bed to help a four-year-old disabled boy enjoy a decent night’s sleep. Oscar Wikiera from Tamworth was born a healthy, happy baby until he developed an acute chest infection when he was 5 weeks old. He was...
Simon’s Heroes recognised as Community Group of the Year
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...
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...