It’s Friday! Or as I like to call it, “Day 5 of the hostage situation” – only joking!
We do love Fridays here at the Love Barrow Awards HQ and this one is no different, we’ve got an inbox full of new nominations for the awards and I’m here to tell you a little bit about them all.
Here’s a great one to start with – a “Courage” award nomination for local lad Tyler Baines.
Tyler was three years old in 2006, when his family were involved in a horrific car accident on holiday in Spain, this left Tyler n a critical condition after suffering hip, pelvis and internal injuries. To date he has had over 40 operations and will have ongoing problems from the accident for the rest of his life.
Tyler has been nominated by one of his young friends – the nomination form is a wonderful testament to the bravey of this young lad – it says that although wheelchair bound, Tyler is always smiling and never lets his situation get him down.
He’s a sporty lad and plays basketball every week – he has represented at North West level and has his sights on a Paralympic appearance in the future. With his courage and determination there’s a real possibility that could happen one day.
© Love Barrow Awards – Image supplied by Mark Baines
He loves spending time with his friends and family at the caravan park at South Walney and has taken part in their “It’s a Knockout” competition, again, not letting his disabilities stop him.
Tyler is always helping at home with his younger brother and three younger sisters and his parents are very proud of him. A few words from his friend sum Tyler up –
“We all benefit from Tyler, he’s a great friend and so brave, he helps other kids be brave.”
Good luck Tyler and congratulations on your nomination for the Courage Award – it’s a really well deserved nomination.
Well done Tyler you have a wonderful and cheerful disposition and always polite, you could teach many adults a thing or two. You deserve this nomination.
Our son Tyler , what an absolute credit you are to our family . Brave , courageous , loving & caring . for a young boy to have had 42 operations and still wake up every morning with a big smile on your face is absolutely fantastic . Your sporting achievements of two gold medals in the last two years at wheelchair basketball (at national level) is truly remarkable . You never let anything get in your way or get you down . You have had to deal with far to much for a young man of 12 years of age . Good luck son with your nomination . All our love mum & dad .
So proud of you Tyler with everything you have to deal with and how well you cope with every day life A credit to our family , so sporty and talented nothing is going to stop you from your dream of representing Great Britain at basketball 1day , such a polite young man who’s smile lights up your day, you truly are amazing .
We’ll done Tyler on this nomination. You truly are an inspiration to everyone that knows you.
Your smile would light up any room despite undergoing more that 40 operations, no person should have to go through this but you have all by the age of 12.
Your courage and bravery get you through the things you have to face in day to day life.
Your sheer determination will help you live your dream of representing your country in the paralymics.
You are an amazing courageous young man and I wish you all the luck with this award you really do deserve it.
Courage is one of many words to describe Tyler. What Tyler has been through in the last 6 years not many people will go through in a lifetime. Courage is being afraid but going on any how and Tyler has done this on numerous occasions with the amount of operations he has had to go through. In my eyes Tyler will always be a winner because everything he puts his mind to he goes out and try’s his hardest and always with a big smile on his face. Good luck with this award Tyler.
well done tyler on your nomination you are an inspiration to all you meet with your courage and bravery ,you never let your disabilities stop you doing any thing you put your mind to doing. we are all very proud of you good luck with your award which is so much deserved
well your done tyler on gaining your place in the great Britain basketball team your courage is a great marker to us all after all you been through.
Congratulations Tyler on your nomination for the Courage Award. You are an absolute inspiration to all the family. You are such a brave lad. We know you will achieve your dream to play wheelchair basketball for Great Britain, because you put so much into everything you do. With that big smile and all your willpower you can achieve anything. Love you loads Grandma and Pa xxxxxxx
my grandson my best friend every day you amaze me with your bravery good luck on your nomination you really do deserve it every day you make me smile love you always granddad loll