Holly’s Heroes

Holly’s Heroes Holly’s Heroes is a charity helping children suffering from cancer 💕Registered Charity no 1212224 Holly may be gone, but her legacy lives on.

Welcome to Holly's Heroes – a charity born from the heartbreaking journey of a young girl who showed us the true power of joy, even in the darkest of times. We are here to support children and their families affected by cancer, offering experiences that bring fleeting moments of happiness and lasting memories amidst their battle. Holly West was just 12 years old when she was diagnosed with cancer.

During her courageous fight, we saw firsthand how a moment of joy, a simple smile, or a shared laugh could brighten her world, even as she faced the harshest realities. Tragically, we lost Holly in October 2024, at just 14 years old, a reminder of how fleeting life can be. In February 2025, we founded Holly’s Heroes as a registered charity to continue her legacy and ensure that other children fighting cancer can experience the same light and joy that Holly was so fortunate to feel. Holly’s strength, her laughter, and her unwavering hope have inspired us to give back, to be the heroes that so many charities were for us during her battle. Our mission is simple, yet profound: to bring moments of happiness, fun, and hope to children and families affected by cancer. We strive to offer experiences that create lasting memories, not just for the children but for their families, so that even in their hardest moments, they can find a spark of light. We do this to honour Holly's spirit, her resilience, and the joy she shared with us all, even in the most difficult days. With each smile we bring, with each memory we create, we are reminded that even in the shadow of loss, love and joy can still bloom. Holly’s Heroes is here to ensure that no child ever has to fight alone, and that every moment of happiness we give is a tribute to the brave soul we lost too soon.

⚽️🏃‍♀️ Jo’s incredible World Cup challenge for Holly’s Heroes 💙Jo is taking on an amazing challenge — running 1 km for e...
24/06/2026

⚽️🏃‍♀️ Jo’s incredible World Cup challenge for Holly’s Heroes 💙

Jo is taking on an amazing challenge — running 1 km for every World Cup goal scored to raise money and awareness for Holly’s Heroes.

So far, the goals have added up to an incredible 141 km run! 🙌🔥 Every single kilometre represents dedication, determination, and a huge amount of support for our amazing families ❤️🦋

A massive well done to Jo for putting in the miles and turning football moments into something that makes a real difference. We’re behind you every step of the way! 💙⚽️

Keep going Jo 🏃‍♀️✨ plus a huge shout out to for the generous pledge of £5 per kilometre from now on 💙🙏🏻

What a day… and what a result! 🏇💙We are absolutely delighted to share that our Family Race Day raised an incredible £3,2...
23/06/2026

What a day… and what a result! 🏇💙

We are absolutely delighted to share that our Family Race Day raised an incredible £3,250 for Holly’s Heroes! 🦋

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who came along, supported the event, cheered on the racers and helped make the day such a success.

A huge thank you to Mr M Events, S K Events Hire, Surrey Inflatables, Brentford FC Community Trust and St John’s Ambulance for providing their services free of charge. Your generosity made a huge difference.

We would also like to thank our amazing sponsors:

✨ Event Hire London Ltd

💙 Udrive
💙 Luxe
💙 Pit Stop Drainage
💙 Darren Bulman – AFECO Electrical Services
💙 London Meat Company
💙 KPK Sheet Metal

Thank you also to Steve O’Neil and Jade from Fire Knights Circus for offering discounted rates and to Spelthorne Sports Club for hosting us.

A special thank you goes to our trustees, volunteers and the incredible team from De Vere Beaumont, who worked tirelessly throughout the day. Events like this simply wouldn’t happen without people willing to give up their time to help others.

And finally, to Mike Bell and Andy Viney…

What started as a crazy idea became a reality because of your dedication, hard work and determination. The amount of time and effort you both put into making this event happen was enormous and we will be forever grateful.

The money raised will help us continue creating special memories and experiences for children battling cancer and their families.

Thank you for believing in Holly’s Heroes. Together, we are making a difference. 💙🦋

Happy Father’s Day 💙Today we celebrate the dads.The dads who are always there.The dads who cheer the loudest, give the b...
21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day 💙

Today we celebrate the dads.

The dads who are always there.
The dads who cheer the loudest, give the best advice and somehow know how to make everything feel okay.

The dads building memories every day, whether that’s family days out, football matches, bedtime stories, teaching life lessons or simply being there when they’re needed most.

Among them are some truly remarkable dads facing challenges no parent should ever have to face.

The dads who sit beside hospital beds, learn medical words they never expected to know and somehow find the strength to keep going, even on the hardest days.

To every dad, grandad, stepdad and father figure, thank you.

For your strength.
For your love.
For the memories you create.
And for the difference you make every single day.

Happy Father’s Day 💙🦋

🎉🐎 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🐎🎉The course is built ✅The Pimm's tent is up 🍓🍹The Kids Zone is ready 🎪🏰The inflatables are wait...
19/06/2026

🎉🐎 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🐎🎉

The course is built ✅

The Pimm's tent is up 🍓🍹

The Kids Zone is ready 🎪🏰

The inflatables are waiting 🛝

The raffle prizes are rolling in 🎟️

The DJ is warming up 🎶

And the weather is looking just right ☀️🙌

All that's missing is YOU!

Join us for a fantastic day of inflatable horse racing, family fun, food, drinks, live music, rides, raffles and plenty of laughs, all while supporting an incredible cause close to our hearts 💙🌈

🎟️ Adults £5

🎠 Kids Unlimited Play Wristband £10

Cash and card payments accepted, but you will need cash for betting 💙

Whether you're backing a horse, enjoying a Pimm's in the sunshine, or watching the kids bounce themselves silly, there's something for everyone!

💛 Let's make Holly's Heroes Race Day 2026 one to remember

🎫 Grab your tickets now:

https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/event/holly-s-heroes-national-hunt

Or pay on the gate



🐎☀️🍹💙🌈

Today should have been a celebration. 💙Today should have been your 16th birthday.There’s something I keep coming back to...
19/06/2026

Today should have been a celebration. 💙

Today should have been your 16th birthday.

There’s something I keep coming back to…
That balloon.
The one that’s still here in your bedroom, after two years.

It shouldn’t be, it should have faded, deflated, disappeared like time tells us things do. But it hasn’t. It’s stayed, reminding me that some things don’t just go away. Love doesn’t go away. You don’t go away.

That balloon feels like a piece of you still here, still holding on, still refusing to disappear, none of us can pop it ☹️

Happy 16th birthday, my beautiful girl.
Forever 14. Forever mine. 🦋🎈

Tomorrow would have been Holly’s 16th Birthday 🎂 💔So many people are joining’wear blue for Holly’ and we have already ra...
18/06/2026

Tomorrow would have been Holly’s 16th Birthday 🎂 💔

So many people are joining’wear blue for Holly’ and we have already raised an amazing amount.

Please help us turn the day blue by changing your profile picture for 1 day to remember the bravest sassiest little lady I will ever know 🦋💙

Please donate if you can, even £1 can really help us to make a difference to other brave families going through this journey ❤️

https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/holly-s-heroes-donations

🎉 Just 2 days to go until our Family Fun Race Day! 🐎🏁The countdown is on, and we can’t wait to welcome you all for a fan...
18/06/2026

🎉 Just 2 days to go until our Family Fun Race Day! 🐎🏁

The countdown is on, and we can’t wait to welcome you all for a fantastic day of family fun!

🎟️ Tickets are still available to buy via the link or on the door.

https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/event/holly-s-heroes-national-hunt

💳 We can accept card payments on the day, however for the horse race betting we can only accept cash as this is needed for the winners’ prizes. Adults and children can both join in the fun betting! 🏇

There’s something for everyone:
🎪 Inflatables, a ride & circus workshop for the children
🎟️ Tombola stalls
🍹 Bar & Pimms tent
🍬 Sweets & ice cream
🚗 Parking available

The weather is looking warm and dry, so it’s set to be a brilliant day out! ☀️

A huge thank you to everyone supporting us and helping make our first event a success — we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️🦋

World Blood Donor Day 2026 💙Yesterday was World Blood Donor Day, we want to say thank you to every person who has ever d...
15/06/2026

World Blood Donor Day 2026 💙

Yesterday was World Blood Donor Day, we want to say thank you to every person who has ever donated blood.

It is easy to forget just how powerful one donation can be, but for many children undergoing cancer treatment, blood transfusions are not just important, they are lifesaving.

During her battle with cancer, Holly received over 60 transfusions.

Over sixty times a stranger’s kindness helped keep her strong enough to continue treatment.

Over sixty times someone she would never meet made a difference.

For families facing childhood cancer, blood donors are heroes.

So today, we remember the incredible generosity of those who give blood and encourage anyone who is able to consider becoming a donor.

You may never know whose life you help save, but a family like ours will never forget what that gift means.

💙🦋

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149 Hithermoor Road
Staines
TW196AU

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