Whizz-Kidz announces ITV Text Santa total
We are incredibly excited to announce that ITV Text Santa – which supported Whizz-Kidz and five other charities in December – raised over £5.2 million, exceeding the 2011 total by £1.1million. The...
View ArticleWhizz-Kidz launches ‘Generation Inspired?’ manifesto
We’re very excited to launch our manifesto, titled ‘Generation Inspired?’ at Downing Street today. ‘Generation Inspired?’ is the result of a consultation carried out by Whizz-Kidz to find out what...
View ArticleHannah Cockroft becomes an official patron for Whizz-Kidz
We’re very pleased to announce that double Paralympic gold medalist Hannah Cockroft has become an official patron for Whizz-Kidz. Hannah received her first sports wheelchair from Whizz-Kidz 5 years...
View ArticleJoin our CEO in an NHS Commissioning Board webinar
Whizz-Kidz CEO, Ruth Owen, is a panellist on an NHS Commissioning Board webinar this lunchtime. The webinar is titled ‘Putting patient and public voice at the heart of the national strategy for...
View ArticleWhizz-Kidz’ George advises the government on transport
George (far left) talking at the Select Committee As you might know, we launched a manifesto for our Generation Inspired campaign at Downing Street a couple of weeks ago. One of our main aims in the...
View ArticleWhizz-Kidz highlights latest innovations at NHS Healthcare Innovation Expo
Whizz-Kidz has the opportunity to share its expertise and innovative approach to delivering mobility equipment at the NHS Healthcare and Innovation Expo on the 13th and 14th March. Whizz-Kidz will be...
View ArticleWhizz-Kidz entertains passengers in Terminal 5
If you’re going through Terminal 5 this month, you might notice a Whizz-Kidz exhibition there! The photography exhibition is designed to engage passengers, generate awareness of Whizz-Kidz and...
View ArticleWhizz-Kidz launches new leaflet
Whizz-Kidz has launched a new leaflet to help families who have a child who needs a wheelchair. The leaflet features the story of Malachi (right), who has muscular dystrophy. Malachi’s life was...
View ArticleSupport Ed Balls MP’s marathon fundraising efforts for Whizz-Kidz
Ed with Whizz-Kidz Ambassador Karl Rt Hon Ed Balls MP is getting ready to take on his second marathon challenge, raising money and awareness for Whizz-Kidz. Ed will be running 26.2 miles in the Virgin...
View ArticleLondon Marathon’s oldest runner fundraises for Whizz-Kidz
This year, 85-year-old Iva Barr will take part in her 15th marathon – and she’s running for Whizz-Kidz! Iva, from Bedford, is this year’s oldest participant in the Virgin London Marathon and she’s...
View ArticleWhizz-Kidz on track to raise £1.1 million through the London Marathon
Iva Barr at Mile 22 If you were at the Virgin London Marathon this year, you couldn’t have missed our 500-strong team of Whizz-Kidz runners! Our staff and volunteers turned out in force too, providing...
View ArticleMore marathon success for Whizz-Kidz Charlotte!
Charlotte meets Prince Harry after winning the race. Whizz-Kidz Ambassador and wheelchair-racer Charlotte Moore won her fourth successive London Mini-Marathon at the weekend! Charlotte, aged 14,...
View ArticleWant to run the 2014 London Marathon for Whizz-Kidz?
Were you inspired by the London Marathon this year? If you want to run the London Marathon 2014, we want you on Team Whizz-Kidz! If you have applied for a ballot place in the London Marathon and are...
View ArticleSuccess for Whizz-Kidz campaign in London transport ramp rollout
Whizz-Kidz warmly welcomes Transport for London’s pledge to roll out more manual boarding ramps across London’s Underground network – a key manifesto point in the charity’s ‘Generation Inspired?’...
View ArticleWho’s inspired a generation? Whizz-Kidz asks the UK
Whizz-Kidz is holding its second annual awards ceremony to recognise young disabled people’s successes – and is turning to the public to name who they feel has inspired a generation over the last 12...
View ArticleEmmerdale star joins disabled role models campaign
Emmerdale star Kitty McGeever, alongside a number of celebrities in the world of entertainment and sport have joined forces with the Government to help launch a campaign which aims to promote positive...
View ArticleWatch the brand new Whizz-Kidz Ambassador Club video
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go to a Whizz-Kidz Ambassador Club? Well, now’s your chance to find out! Whizz-Kidz runs 48 Ambassador Clubs across the UK – these youth groups are designed...
View ArticleWhizz-Kidz launches free smartphone app
Whizz-Kidz is delighted to announce the launch of its new smartphone app. Designed with disabled children, young people and their families in mind, it allows users to view mobility equipment available...
View ArticleWhizz-Kidz CEO honoured with doctorate from Hull University
We’re delighted to announce that Ruth Owen, Chief Executive of national children’s charity Whizz-Kidz, has been recognised once again for her unwavering commitment to transforming the lives of...
View ArticleWhizz-Kidz Awards ceremony celebrates young disabled talent
It’s finally here! Today, our annual Kidz Unlimited Awards ceremony is taking place at the House of Commons, to celebrate the achievements of some of our fantastic Whizz-Kidz Ambassadors. The event is...
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