Awards & Press
A kindness the world has noticed
From royal invitations to global press, Sebbie's story has travelled far — here's where it's been recognised.
Explore the recognition
The Tower Bridge Statue
On World Kindness Day 2023, a six-foot 3D-printed statue of Sebbie Hall was unveiled near Tower Bridge, London, by actor and patron Eddie Marsan. The statue symbolises kindness, inclusion, disability awareness and hope. Covered by the New York Post, Times of India, ITV, BBC and many more internationally.
Awards & Recognition
World Compassion Award
Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association
$10,000 grant. Broadcast in 60+ languages. Named 'Shining World Hero.'
World Humanitarian Award
2025One World One Culture Festival, Southern India
Selected from 100 UK representatives.
BBC Radio 1 Teen Hero Award
BBC Radio 1
Named one of the UK's most inspiring young leaders.
National Diversity Award
ITV
Positive Role Model for Disability, presented by Harvey Price.
UK Prime Minister's Points of Light Award
For the Kindness Marathon.
Pride of Britain Finalist
Top 4 community heroes, featured in ITV documentary.
Lord's Taverners Empower Award 2025
2025Kia Oval, London, presented by Sam Curran & Josh Price.
Central Co-op Young Co-operator of the Year
Inaugural winner, raising £28,000 during lockdown.
GB News Greatest Briton
GB News
Welsh Humanitarian Award
Delivering Sebbie Bears to displaced Ukrainian children in Edinburgh.
BBC Radio WM Make a Difference Award
BBC Radio WM
Tesco Jubilee Hero
First ever recipient of the Tesco Jubilee Card, delivered by a corgi named Iggy Pup.
Royal Moments
Met King Charles III
October 27, 2025Lichfield Cathedral
His Majesty heard about Sebbie's 'Kindness Superpower' personally. Covered by Birmingham Mail, ITV News Central and Staffordshire Live.
Met HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Edward)
October 2025Lord's Taverners Super 1s Awards, Kia Oval
The Duke personally congratulated Sebbie. Shared on the Royal Family's official social media.
Invited by Catherine, Princess of Wales
'Together at Christmas' carol service, Westminster Abbey
Seated among the nation's Unsung Heroes. Featured on BBC One broadcast. Covered by the Daily Mail as an 'Inspirational Young Man.'
Broadcast & TV
TV Asahi (Tokyo, Japan)
Full documentary. Film crew flew from Tokyo to Lichfield to document Sebbie's Nice Biscuit campaign.
NHK World-Japan
Sebbie's story broadcast in 100+ countries in multiple languages including French and Spanish.
The Drew Barrymore Show (USA/CBS)
'Drew's News' segment. Drew Barrymore: 'A global inspiration.'
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (ITV)
Happiest Minute of the Week shout-out.
This Morning (ITV)
Surprise live interview with Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes.
BBC Midlands Today
Over 50 reports from first fundraiser to Foundation launch.
ITV Central
Tracked Sebbie from local acts to national recognition.
BBC One
Featured in the Princess of Wales royal carol service broadcast.
Press Coverage
UK & Scotland
The Times
Profiled the Lord's Taverners award and kindness as a model for social impact.
The Telegraph
Focused on Sebbie's medical resilience and how he defied his chromosomal diagnosis.
The Mirror
The emotional story of Sebbie buying scratch cards for an entire Ryanair flight.
Metro
Multiple 'Good News' stories on viral kindness campaigns.
Daily Record (Scotland)
Sebbie's support mission for Ukrainian families.
Take a Break Magazine
Four-page 'Real Life' special.
Enable Magazine
'Game Changer' feature.
PosAbility Magazine
Cover features.
Yours Magazine
Regular 'Kindness Corner' features.
USA & Canada
Philadelphia Inquirer
The 'Transatlantic Kindness Bridge'.
New York Post
Unveiling of Sebbie's six-foot Tower Bridge statue.
Toronto Star
Sebbie's 'Kindness Villages' vision for inclusive housing.
Europe
Spain — La Vanguardia, ABC, El Periódico
'El Superhéroe de la Amabilidad' (The Superhero of Kindness).
Italy — Corriere della Sera
'Eroe della Gentilezza' (Hero of Kindness).
Germany — Focus.de / RTL
'Everyday Heroes'.
Norway — Dagbladet
Sebbie's use of Makaton and alternative communication.
Iceland — Morgunblaðið
Sebbie's kindness philosophy.
Greece — In.gr
'Kindness is Free' campaign during the cost-of-living crisis.
Turkey — Hürriyet Daily News
Humanitarian mission and disability advocacy.
Asia & Philippines
Times of India / NDTV
Tower Bridge statue as international symbol of empathy.
Manila Bulletin
World Compassion Award and youth humanitarian impact.
The Economic Times
Kindness campaign coverage.
Global Syndication
Yahoo News, Apple News, MSN
Worldwide syndication.
LADbible, Upworthy, Memzar
Viral digital coverage, trending internationally.
Supporters
Eddie Marsan
Actor & patron
Unveiled Sebbie's Tower Bridge statue.
“I find Sebbie's acts of kindness to be so inspiring. I am honoured to be a patron of this charity.”
Richard Brake
Game of Thrones actor
Repeatedly promoted Sebbie Bear campaigns.
Maro Itoje
England Rugby
“An inspiration to us all.”
Lawrence Dallaglio
England Rugby
Praised Sebbie's 'legendary spirit' and support for mixed-ability rugby.
Will Greenwood
England Rugby
Regularly promoted Sebbie's Heart of the Game documentary features.
Paul Young & Tony Hadley
Musicians
Supported early kindness campaigns.
Widely amplified
Organisations
BBC News, ITV News, The Royal Family, Kensington Royal, Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Aston Villa Foundation.