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Louis is named one of hospital charity's Hundred Heroes

Young champion fundraiser Louis Johnson has been named as one of Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity's Hundred Heroes.

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Louis Johnson has been named as one of Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity's Hundred Heroes

Twelve-year-old Louis has so far raised more than £6,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital in support of children being cared for at the hospital.

Louis, who lives in Tettenhall Wood, said he was really excited to learn he had been named as one of the charity's Hundred Heroes – which recognises individuals who support the charity.

Louis, who is a pupil at Smestow School, said: "I was really excited and happy to learn that I have been told I am one of Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity's Hundred Heroes. I was completely over the moon.

"I have raised more than £6,000 for the charity now and so far have raised £600 for them through my upcoming walk."

Serena Daw, public fundraising manager at Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity, added: "We are thrilled to announce Louis as one of our Hundred Heroes. These awards are an opportunity for us to celebrate and thank our supporters for their extraordinary efforts over the past year, and Louis is fully deserving of this recognition.

“To date, Louis has raised over £6,000 for us and has been so passionate about supporting our sick kids. From tea parties to charity walks, he is always looking at new ways to fundraise. He truly is a hero – well done Louis."

On Saturday Louis will be walking 15 miles in a fancy dress costume to Birmingham Children's Hospital, from Tettenhall, in a bid to raise more funds for the charity. When he reaches the hospital, he will give teddy bears and colouring books to the young patients.

He will then return to Wolverhampton by train before collecting money in the city centre's Queen Square.

In eight years of fundraising, since he was five years old, Louis has raised nearly £20,000 for a variety of local charities.

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