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Local Junior School Visit
Billy's Wish visited one of our local junior schools yesterday to talk to year 6 children. They watched the Zone 1 film and responded to the issues in discussions throughout the afternoon. Their questions and comments showed they were taking a serious interest in the...
Boxing for Billy 2017
Join us at: BOXING FOR BILLY 2017, an annual fundraiser in aid of Billy’s Wish with special guests Darren Barker and Kevin Mitchell on Saturday 25th November 2017 at the Venue 360, Luton Make a donation on our Just Giving page Buy tickets here! See more...
Saturday 23rd September- Billy’s Wish Dallas 5th Annual Golf Tournament
Our 5th annual golf tournament is taking place in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday 23rd September. Billy's Wish are hugely grateful to everyone who has helped to make this event happen through sponsorship, organisation, volunteering time and skills and by taking part with...
Billy’s Wish welcomes a new team member
Billy's Wish is delighted to announce that Katharine Harper has joined Billy's Wish as our Education Officer. Katharine is an experienced primary school teacher and has been a school governor, so brings with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise about education....
Boxing for Billy – 28th October 2016
Friday 28th October 2016, 7.00pm - Holiday Inn, Stevenage Boxing for Billy was a fantastic event held at the Holiday Inn, Stevenage, on Friday 28th October and featured 12 bouts, including 4 iWCB Championship title fights. Special guests for the evening included:...
Boxing for Billy Press Conference & Weigh In – 27th October 2016
Join Ringside Interviewer Irene Choudhury as she talks to the boxers during the weigh in and press conference before the big night! More details about the press conference here. Boxing for Billy takes place at the Holiday Inn, Stevenage on 28th October at 7.00pm....
Learning Experience Launch – 19th October 2016
CALLING ALL TEACHERS AND YOUTH WORKERS… We launched our new 6 week PSHE Learning Experience on 19th October, which is suitable for children aged 10 up to young adults. As a result of this and a subsequent meeting with Dacorum Primary Heads 20 local primary schools...
4th Annual Billy’s Wish Golf Day
The Golf Club at Twin Creeks Dr, Allen, Texas 75013 Brothers John and Mark Eggleton from Apsley emigrated to America many years ago, but remained good friends with Billy’s Dad, Paul Dove. When they heard in 2013 that the charity had been set up to educate young people...
Pedal and Pint
Family and friends of Scott Stone, a young man murdered in Welwyn Garden City, raised a staggering £2000 for Billy’s Wish, by spending a sunny Saturday touring part of the county on decorated bicycles, with men in drag and women in shorts! The brainchild of Stevenage...
iBox Promotions Boxing Night
Our friends at iBox Promotions organised a fantastic black tie event at the Holiday Inn, Stevenage on 7th November 2015. Organised by iBox Promotions, the event was hosted by TV presenter Rob Lamarr, and special guest judges; former world welterweight champion John H...
Dallas Golf Scramble
Billy Dove's life was celebrated this weekend during the Billy’s Wish 3rd Annual Dallas Golf Scramble, which was held on the birthday of Billy’s Dad Paul. The Golf Scramble was organised by John ‘Eggy’ Eggleton, a lifelong friend of Paul’s who emigrated to Texas from...
Billy’s Wish Team Runs in St Albans Half Marathon
Congratulations to Team Billy's Wish for their tremendous effort at St Albans Half Marathon!