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A word of thanks from Ruth Owen OBE

Posted on June 22nd, 2012

Whizz-Kidz CEO Ruth Owen wishes to personally acknowledge the many messages of congratulations on her OBE, she has received by …

To Ponty from Cardiff and back – for Whizz-Kidz cycle ride

Posted on June 1st, 2012

34 Cardiff and Vale health care professionals joined family and friends on a 28 mile bike ride from Cardiff …

Whizz-Kidz campaigners enjoy Scottish Cup Final

Posted on May 28th, 2012

Earlier this month two Whizz-Kidz Ambassadors, Arthur Lawson, 25, and David …

Whizz-Kidz statement on 100 days countdown to the Paralympics 2012

Posted on May 21st, 2012

Chief Executive of Whizz-Kidz Ruth Owen said today:

“As we mark 100 days until the London Paralympics, Whizz-Kidz is excited about the spotlight they will shine on the talent, skill and ambition of …

Team Whizz-Kidz – London Marathon 2012

Posted on April 23rd, 2012

Yesterday, 562 people from around the country – including staunch supporter Rt Hon Ed Balls MP, and Patron Sam Nixon – pounded London’s streets during the iconic Virgin London Marathon …

Whizz-Kidz Welsh Baccalaureate Project

Posted on April 4th, 2012

Whizz-Kidz has a long term aim to reach out to more young people in Wales to promote disability …

Beautiful day at the Gold Challenge Olympic Event

Posted on April 3rd, 2012

On Sunday 1st April, the new 2012 Olympic Stadium played host to an exclusive event as part of the Gold Challenge – with fundraisers taking part in Olympic and …

Ed Balls MP announces Marathon plan

Posted on March 29th, 2012

On Sunday 25 March 2012, Rt Hon Ed Balls MP today announced he is to run the …

Sue scoops top youth work worker at North East Youth Work Awards

Posted on March 23rd, 2012


On Thursday 22 March 2012, the inaugural North East Youth Work Awards took place at the Stadium of …

Whizz-Kidz call for Welsh donations

Posted on March 22nd, 2012

Whizz-Kidz is launching a big fundraising drive in Wales to raise £50,000 in 2012. All money raised in …

Whizz-Kidz statement on the Care Quality Commission Report

Posted on March 22nd, 2012

A statement from Ruth Owen, Whizz-Kidz Chief Executive on the Care Quality Commission report, 22 March 2012

Today’s Care Quality Commission report, …

Whizz-Kidz puts inspirational speakers online in new Q&A season

Posted on March 14th, 2012

Whizz-Kidz – a charity which delivers mobility equipment, skills training, and workshops to young disabled people …

Exhibition Road re-opens with Whizz-Kidz

Posted on March 8th, 2012

Last month, four young Whizz-Kidz Ambassadors returned to the grand opening of the new ‘shared space’ Exhibition Road in London – two years after they consulted on making the …

Asta’s on board for Whizz-Kidz

Posted on March 6th, 2012

Asta Philpot joins Whizz-Kidz as a Kidz Unlimited ‘Entrepreneur Ambassador’ in 2012. Asta is a seasoned public motivational speaker, entrepreneur, …

Have wheelchair services for disabled children in Wales improved?

Posted on March 1st, 2012

Have wheelchair services for disabled children and young people in Wales improved in the past 12 months?

Contact a Family Wales has issued a survey to find out parents views on …

Whizz-Kidz celebrates young disabled role models, in star-studded awards ceremony at the House of Commons

Posted on February 17th, 2012

Whizz-Kidz, the UK charity that supports young disabled people with mobility equipment, life skills and campaigning and leadership tools, held its first national recognition event – at a House of …

David Gray auctions four tickets for Las Vegas show for Whizz-Kidz

Posted on February 9th, 2012

Singer songwriter David Gray, best-known for his massive hit album, White Ladder (featuring anthem ‘Babylon’), has donated four concert …

Ministry of Justice raise £2,400 during Christmas Charity Appeal

Posted on January 31st, 2012

A huge thank you to the Ministry of Justice, which chose to support Whizz-Kidz for their annual Charity …

Newport Dragons flyhalf backs Whizz-Kidz in Wales drive

Posted on January 25th, 2012

Newport Dragons flyhalf, Jason Tovey, helped launch a Whizz-Kidz in Wales fundraising drive on Tuesday 24 January, at Rodney Parade.

Assisting him …

Whizz-Kidz Patrons Dance on Ice!

Posted on January 23rd, 2012

23 January Update:

We were sorry to see Mark leave the competition on Sunday …