I am very proud to have been one of the first to engage with and donate to Tony Hudgell’s cause and charity in 2020. Now raised in excess of £1.3 Million.
I’ve done 3 previous articles of his journey so far, and this week I learn that he is to honoured by becoming the youngest ever recipient of a New Year’s Honour for his efforts in preventing child abuse. The nine-year-old, who is awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM).
Tony was 41 days old when he was assaulted by his birth parents, an attack which caused multiple fractures, dislocations and blunt trauma to the face, leading to organ failure, toxic shock and sepsis.
He was left untreated and in agony for 10 days, and due to the extent of his injuries both his legs had to be amputated. Jody Simpson, 29, and her partner Anthony Smith were jailed for 10 years in 2018.
Below my article on this web-blog June 2020
Inspirational Tony Hudgell was left fighting for his life and later lost his legs after months of abuse but is now thriving with his adoptive parents Paula and Mark!
We surprised him with a message from Frank Lampard
Watch This Morning with Frank L…
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Weʼre raising £20,000 to Give Tony (Bear) the best possible equipment, walking aids and therapy at Home & School. A lot of which has to be privately funded.
