ABOUT
Sonny's Army, is a small recognized charity with HMRC, When we hit £5,000 per Annum we can gain a charity number. This is a dream we want to achieve. Aiming to help parents in hospital with children who are seriously ill.
At the heart of Sonny's Army is a 5 year old boy named Sonny-Lee. He was born with Congenital heart disease, sadly causing his life to be spent undergoing numerous surgeries and also living in hospital for long periods of time. Sonny-Lee was living at the Royal Brompton, who amazingly saved his life! we have now had this amazing little man 4 years!
On July 8th 2021 he yet again had another major Surgery sparing his young life, now slowly recovering, and getting stronger!
Sonny-Lee's big sister Bobbie-Jean and Auntie Destiny both noticed just how much Sonny-Lee's parents spent living just in hospital.
Alot of specialist hospitals do provided accommodation but this was everyday essentials.
Seven different surgeries later and two cardiac arrests later Sonny-lee is home and doing OK for now.
Sonny-lee's sister Bobbie-jean went on to raise thousands of pounds for the hospital that saved her brother.
they Went on also to win;
Magic 105.4 local heroes award
Tendring youth award
Child of courage - Pride of Essex
Most recently District young ambassador - Destiny
Tendring youth awards 2020 - special achievement
pride of Essex hope award - 2021
Clacton carnival 3rd, 3rd,2nd place
Then Christmas 2018 'Sonny's Army' was born.
Destiny and Bobbie-Jean decided to make this dream they had real.
working alongside family and friends to turn Sonny's Army into a charity.
Now, proud founders alongside trustees, they are thriving and working hard to get Sonny's Army noticed and get help for other families like theirs.
TEAM
Chairperson
We have a solid team of amazing people who all give up their time to help us achieve what we can.
SINDY DIANE
DANELL DANIEL
SALLY. GEMMA
LEE
CINDY
BOBBIEJEAN