Tobias Weller inspired us all when he followed the example of his own hero, Captain Sir Tom Moore, and took on several long-distance walking challenges including a marathon and an Ironman. Tobias, who has cerebral palsy, has raised more than £150,000, which has been split between his specialist Paces School in Shiregreen and The Children's Hospital Charity. Here he and mum Ruth are being cheered on by neighbours.Tobias Weller inspired us all when he followed the example of his own hero, Captain Sir Tom Moore, and took on several long-distance walking challenges including a marathon and an Ironman. Tobias, who has cerebral palsy, has raised more than £150,000, which has been split between his specialist Paces School in Shiregreen and The Children's Hospital Charity. Here he and mum Ruth are being cheered on by neighbours.
Tobias Weller inspired us all when he followed the example of his own hero, Captain Sir Tom Moore, and took on several long-distance walking challenges including a marathon and an Ironman. Tobias, who has cerebral palsy, has raised more than £150,000, which has been split between his specialist Paces School in Shiregreen and The Children's Hospital Charity. Here he and mum Ruth are being cheered on by neighbours.

9 amazing acts of kindness by Sheffield people during the Covid-19 pandemic that will warm your heart

We’ve all been through tough times over the past 16 months but Sheffield’s brilliant community spirit has helped so many people to survive and thrive more easily.
By Julia Armstrong
Published 17th Jul 2021, 10:48 BST

Our pictures celebrate just a tiny few of the people of all ages who have been reaching out to help others in all sorts of ways. They represent all the other hidden heroes and helpers who have made the pandemic that much more easy to cope with. We salute them all.

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Staff at Bradfield School in Sheffield, pictured here, and Birley Academy were among those who used their equipment and expertise to make thousands of face visors for frontline health and care workers at the beginning of the pandemic, when there were problems with PPE supplies.

5. Keeping people safe

Staff at Bradfield School in Sheffield, pictured here, and Birley Academy were among those who used their equipment and expertise to make thousands of face visors for frontline health and care workers at the beginning of the pandemic, when there were problems with PPE supplies. Photo: Sam Booth

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Pitsmoor Adventure Playground, pictured, was one of many community organisations, pubs, cafes and chip shops that helped to provide free meals for the children of poorer families during lockdown. Others delivered food to keep our frontline workers fed.

6. Food for kids

Pitsmoor Adventure Playground, pictured, was one of many community organisations, pubs, cafes and chip shops that helped to provide free meals for the children of poorer families during lockdown. Others delivered food to keep our frontline workers fed. Photo: Steve Ellis

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Groups such as Ignite Imaginations made up and delivered art packs to keep the children of hundreds of vulnerable Sheffield families entertained when schools had to close during the pandemic. Pictured, Ignite artist Laura Page delivering creativity packs to Kate West of Sheffield Family Voice

7. Imaginative fun

Groups such as Ignite Imaginations made up and delivered art packs to keep the children of hundreds of vulnerable Sheffield families entertained when schools had to close during the pandemic. Pictured, Ignite artist Laura Page delivering creativity packs to Kate West of Sheffield Family Voice Photo: Ignite Imaginations

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Tobias Weller isn't the only fundraiser at Paces School - others include Jack Mitchell, who has been busy in his shed throughout lockdown making wooden clocks, candle holders and other gifts and has raised £2,700 towards the appeal to build a new school. Jack is pictured with sister Katy.

8. Craft skills

Tobias Weller isn't the only fundraiser at Paces School - others include Jack Mitchell, who has been busy in his shed throughout lockdown making wooden clocks, candle holders and other gifts and has raised £2,700 towards the appeal to build a new school. Jack is pictured with sister Katy. Photo: Nik Farah

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