Welcome to Abby's Heroes!

supporting children, teenagers, young adults and their families when diagnosed with cancer

Who Are We?

The aim of our charity is to help and support children and their families, including bereaved families, who come under the care of the Piam Brown and the Teenagers and Young Adults (TYA) wards at Southampton General Hospital. We offer financial and practical help as well as the opportunity to make lasting memories for the children and their families.

Abby's Story

Abby's Story

Abby was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer, in 2013 aged 8 years and 10 months.

Our Mission

Our Mission

The aim of the charity is to help and support children and their families who come under the care of the Piam Brown and T.Y.A wards in Southampton General Hospital.

How To Help

How To Help

From baking cakes, to wearing a silly hat to work, to walking, running, swimming, singing - there are so many ways to help Abby’s heroes!

Latest News

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Events

Click here to find out about Abby’s Heroes Challenges around the UK and Europe!

Here are details of upcoming Abby's Heroes events.

March 2024

Thursday 21: Fire Walk!
Come and challenge yourself by walking on hot coals for Abby’s Heroes. Being held at The Four Horseshoes on Thursday 21st March, this our first ever Fire Walk and we would love you to be involved, for all the info please email events@abbys-heroes.org.


April 2024

Sunday 7: ABP 5k, 10k, Half and Full marathon
Looking for our Purple Army of Runners to run in the annual ABP 5km, 10km, Half or Full Marathon. Running along the streets of Southampton is a unique experience and who better to run for than Abby’s Heroes. Whatever your distance, for all the info email events@abbys-heroes.org.


May 2024

Friday 10: Annual Golf Day
This year’s Golf day is being held at Hamptworth Golf Course on Friday 10th May. 2pm Shotgun start, BBQ Evening meal, Auction/Raffle and a chance to win a New Car on the Hole-In-One competition - we would LOVE to see this won! £85pp. Email events@abbys-heroes.org for details.


Saturday 25: Port 2 Port Challenge
Our epic Port 2 Port Challenge is happening this summer. Do you want to do something that none of your friends have ever done? Bring a team of 7 or join a team who will be rowing from Portsmouth to Southampton finishing in Ocean Village over the bank holiday weekend at the end of May. Date to be confirmed: 25th 26th or 27th May. Email events@abbys-heroes.org for details.


June 2024

Saturday 15: Abseil the Spinnaker Tower
Who is brave enough to Abseil the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. Bucket list time we think! If you are up for this tummy turning event, for all the info please email events@abbys-heroes.org.


July 2024

Saturday 20: Inflatable Fun!
Take part in inflatable madness this year and fundraise for Abby’s Heroes. Take on either the 2.5km 5km 10km or 15 km route and bounce your way around the course! For all the details email events@abbys-heroes.org.


September 2024

Saturday 7: Dragon Boat Event
We are having fun on the seas this year, come and join our Dragon Boat Event at Hythe Marina. Collect your Team, come in fancy dress if you wish, be part of the fun filled day! For all the info email events@abbys-heroes.org.


November 2024

Saturday 23: A Night at the Disco
Abby’s Heroes Dinner Dance ‘A Night at the Disco’. Tickets will go fast for this fantastic event that sells out every year. £90 pp for all the details including sponsorship availability then email events@abbys-heroes.org.