our story

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.

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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 7 years! 

On July 8th 2021 he yet again had another major Surgery sparing his young life, now slowly recovered, and getting stronger!

then in 2023 Sonny- lee went in for his biggest surgery to date. Another pioneering surgery conducted by the Royal Brompton hosopital. Now recovering at home and has managed to slowly make a return back to school.

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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 2022

Clacton Carnival 2nd,2nd 3rd place 2023

Essex make a difference awards - highly commended

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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.

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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.