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Going Blue for Ethan: Mick Green Dyes His Beard Blue to Raise Money for Charity
On Sunday 8th March we had a fantastic morning supporting our charity with a brilliant and slightly wacky fundraising idea – “Going Blue for Ethan.” Mick Green very kindly offered to dye his beard bright blue to help raise money, and we were all excited to see the transformation happen. Carl, Laura, Ethan, Guy and Sammy met Mick and his partner Tracey at The Hair Lounge in Wednesbury on Walsall Street (opposite Wetherspoons) , where the owner Gerry had kindly welcomed us in.
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Our 2025 Annual Toy Shop & Visit to Ward 18
November 2025 marked one of the most special days in our calendar — our annual toy shop. This year, the team took over Smyths Toys bright and early on a very chilly Saturday morning. The store generously allowed us access before opening, and from the moment those doors opened, it was game on! Armed with trolleys (and big kid energy), we quite literally went wild in the aisles. It’s still hard to believe how quickly we managed to spend just shy of £8,000 — but when it’s for s
Feb 272 min read


2026
We’re Back – And We’ve Got Lots Planned! After a couple of months’ rest, we’re back and ready for a busy and exciting year ahead – and we already have plenty going on! To kick things off, Mick Green is bravely dyeing his beard blue on 8th March – we can’t wait to see the results! On 16th April , Envy Hair and Beauty will be heading to work in their pyjamas for the day to show their support. We love seeing local businesses getting involved – thank you! Our very first car sho
Feb 231 min read


August
Newsletter Wow, when I look back now August was a busy busy month for all of us. The planning for the cycle ride was our main focus, but we don't like sit still so... The 3rd saw us head to Buxfest truck show to support our friend Michelle and of course Andy's Man Club, a fantastic charity helping men's mental health. #itsoktotalk The 4th saw Laura and Ethan watch Ethan's boxing club, Trojan swap the gloves for boots and take on Cannock boxing club at Walsall Wood Football Cl
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Andy's Man Club
www.andysmanclub.co.uk Who Is Andy? ANDYSMANCLUB takes its name from Andrew Roberts, a man who sadly took his own life aged 23 in early...
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Buxfest 2025
Facebook page - Buxfest Well where do I start with this show... It was absolutely amazing. All set up Saturday the 2nd August saw Carl,...
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Bike Fitting, we don't need that???
Bridgtown Cycles Cannock Who knew bike fits were a big thing? We certainly didn't. Carl, Lynne and Mike Carl and Matt headed into an...
Jul 17, 20252 min read


GNWTS July 2025
Laura, Carl, Matt, Rebecca and of course Ethan went along to The Great North West Truck Show the weekend. Ethan has been quite a few...
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Darts Night
The Horseley Tavern, Tipton Saturday 28th June saw our first ever charity darts night organised by one our Trustees, Guy, the landlady of...
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Fundraise as you shop
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations...
May 25, 20251 min read


2 unfit truckers - 60 mile bike ride
Ethan's dad Carl and Matt decided they needed to get some serious training in for the bike ride in September. Not sure who had the bright...
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Wessex Truck Gathering
Frome Cattle Market Laura, Ethan and Nikki took a road trip to check out Wessex truck gathering on Saturday 29th March with a stall for...
Apr 1, 20253 min read


Mercure Nottingham, It's all about the lace
Laura and Carl's weekend break We both work in the week and spend most of our weekends doing stuff with Ethan or for the charity. We...
Mar 24, 20252 min read


Mercure Hotel
Saturday 15th March saw us back at the Mercure Birmingham West Hotel in West Bromwich with our charity stall. The Baggies played at home,...
Mar 18, 20251 min read


A day in Ethan's life
Ethan had a very special treat, we were given a Mercedes GLE for the weekend to chauffer him round. It's safe to say he absolutely loved...
Mar 2, 20251 min read


Pop Up Stall at a local Christmas Fair
On Saturday Ethan along with his Mum and Dad attended a Christmas Fair at Aldridge Community Centre with a pop up stall. They were...
Dec 11, 20241 min read


100K Steps Challenge
Over the weekend Ethans Sister Keely and her friend Abbie set off to complete a 100K steps challenge. The plan to walk from Wolverhampton...
Nov 25, 20241 min read


The Journey So Far
Back in 2021 Seven year old Ethan from Brownhills, Walsall was treated for Burkitt’s Leukaemia at Birmingham Children's Hospital. After...
Nov 24, 20243 min read
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