Black Country firm helps fund wonderful experiences for critically ill kids
Three critically ill Black Country children and their families are getting a chance to suspend reality, thanks to the support of a local manufacturer.
Alloy Wire International (AWI), based in Brierley Hill, donated £5,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® as part of its ‘Wired for Good’ campaign.
This cash will go towards giving critically ill children wonderful experiences that aim to recapture some semblance of a normal childhood even if only for a day.
Tom Mander, managing director of AWI, said: “We are passionate about helping local good causes and when we were contacted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, there was unanimous approval from our team that we’d make it the latest ‘Wired for Good’ recipient.”
He added: “A lot of us have children and we can’t imagine what life must be like for families and their young ones who are going through the challenges and pain of a critical illness.
Escape from reality
“If we can take them away from this reality, and transport them into a world where they can regain their childhood, then what a fantastic thing to do.”
Liz Turner, head of community and volunteering at Make-A-Wish Foundation® said “Thanks to AWI’s amazing £5,000 donation, we’ll be able to make three of those wishes come true – and change those families’ lives forever.
“But there are so many more children still waiting. That’s why we need more local people to get involved.
“Even giving 30 minutes a week as a volunteer or donating, can help bring more wishes to life.
“There are currently 76 children across the region are waiting for their wish – children in our local hospitals and hospices who just want the chance to dream beyond their illness.”
AWI, currently in its 75th year of trading, made its first Wired For Good donation in 2021, handing over £7,500 to Mary Stevens Hospice, to provide a safe and compassionate environment for patients with incurable or life-limiting illnesses.
Other worthy beneficiaries who have received donation from AWI’s generous work are baby loss charity Sands, Tough Enough to Care, a charity which supports predominantly men’s mental health issues and Ups and Downs, a Down’s Syndrome support group
