Birmingham cancer charity to honour everyday heroes who kept support services running

A Birmingham charity is set to honour the people who kept vital cancer support services running throughout 2024 and 2025 – with a special event recognising individuals who each raised enough to fund a full day of life-changing care.

Help Harry Help Others (HHHO) will host its Hero365 Recognition Event on Thursday 15 January, 2pm–4pm, celebrating supporters who single-handedly raised over £850 each - enough to cover a full day’s running costs at the charity’s cancer support centre.

The event will bring together fundraisers, charity leaders and service users to publicly recognise the people behind the donations – unveiling permanent personalised Hero365 slates that will be fixed to the outside of the building in tribute to their contribution.

The celebration will also be attended by Wade Lyn CBE, Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands, who will formally thank supporters and help unveil the new Hero365 tribute wall.

Guests will be welcomed with drinks and canapés before hearing from Georgina Moseley, founder of Help Harry Help Others, and watching a short video showcasing the charity’s work and the impact of Hero365 fundraising. 

Supporters will then gather outside for the unveiling of the personalised slates, before returning inside for a Q&A with a young adult who has used the centre since their teenage years – sharing first-hand how the charity’s support has helped shape their life.

Help Harry Help Others supports people affected by cancer through its Drop-In Cancer Support Centre, offering practical and emotional support at a time when life can feel overwhelming.

From benefits and housing advice, to counselling, emotional support, hair, breast care services, amongst many other services - the charity helps people navigate the realities of life with and after cancer. 

HHHO also funds vital brain tumour research through its Help Cure Fund and provides direct financial support to families struggling following a diagnosis through its Help Cope Fund.

The Hero365 campaign is built around 365 gold hearts – each representing one person raising £850 to fund a full day of running costs for the charity’s cancer support centre.

The event will celebrate Hero 365's who have completed their challenge ahead of a relaunch of the Hero365 appeal week.

If you’re up for the challenge of becoming a Help Harry Hero and raising £850 throughout the year, you can find out more here: https://hhho.org.uk/hero365/