Meet our At Home Superheroes competition winners!
Wow, we were inundated by super entries to become an Everyday Superhero Team Captain for this summer’s At Home event! Thank you, Superheroes! After much deliberation, we’re delighted to reveal our AWESOME winners, who will be leading our four SUPER TEAMS of party-goers, each with its own Marvel theme, to some of the most iconic celebrations around the world. (Virtually, of course!)
Theses guys can’t wait to remotely unite with you all to smash this super mission!
Team Captain America
Owen & Oreo!
Earth years: 19
Hometown: Tonbridge
Owen’s SUPER story:
This amazingly determined Superhero has taken part in every single Superhero event to date!
His life changed forever the day he was given a wheelchair by a SUPER charity. It opened up the wonderful world of sport participation & he’s never looked back. This has made Owen SUPER-determined to fundraise for other Superheroes so they can have the same opportunities he has been given.
Owen has three SUPER-rare syndromes that bring with them a multitude of daily challenges, but this Superhero is always smiling & never lets them stop him from having fun!
With the launch of the At Home events, Owen was able to stay active while keeping safe during the pandemic. For Superheroes on Vacation, Owen did 1904 laps of his living room, with the help of his SUPER Sidekick cat Oreo, & clocked up over 14kms for his team! What a super achievement!
Owen loved how the virtual events connected the Superhero community in a time when everyone needed it most. He can’t wait to unite virtually with his super team & share his infectious energy during his captaincy. The countdown is on!
Owen’s SUPER Sidekick: His cat, Oreo
Owen’s SUPER gadget: His wheelchair, of course!
Owen’s Kryptonite: His pesky pain.
Owen’s superpower: His SUPER determination. Everything Owen does is accompanied with a smile!
Team Hulk
Ruben & Elena!
Earth years: 11
Hometown: Warrington
Ruben & Elena’s SUPER story:
Meet the SUPERactive twins! This dynamic duo is brimming with supersonic energy, which they’ve learnt to put to great use by completing a multitude of SUPER sporting challenges!
These super missions have seen Ruben & Elena run 100kms for their local children’s ward, raise an incredible £33,000 for charity, win the 2018 British Citizen Youth Award & much, much more! Superheroes indeed!
In true Superhero style, they have completed four Superhero challenges to date & loved every minute. The twins both have ADHD & these missions have allowed them to channel their superpowers for good & show the world the many positive characteristics of their condition.
They are super excited to be able to share their superpowers with their team & encourage other Superheroes out there to never stop believing in themselves!
Their SUPER Sidekick: Their dad Mark, who is taking on the challenge of keeping up!
Their SUPER gadget: SUPER iPads!
Their Kryptonite: Rainy, grey days because it stops them from going outside & flexing their energetic superpowers!
Their superpower: Hyperactivity!
Team Iron Man
Harley!
Earth years: 27
Hometown: Portsmouth
Harley’s SUPER story:
Eager to join in with any challenge, Harley has completed some awesome missions, including marathons, zip-lining one of the world’s longest trails & walking over the O2 (twice). Plus, he is no stranger to a Superhero challenge, with five glistening medals!
A huge fan of the At Home events, Harley loves the fact that Superheroes are united in common goal & can take part in any way & at any pace wherever they may be. He can’t wait to share his super progress to help spur on his super teammates near & far!
As an amputee with autism & OCD, Harley has become a pro at adapting & has transformed his life to cater for his differences & overcome many hurdles while remaining super strong!
Not only was he named one of the Great Run’s most inspirational runners of 2019, he also has the Guinness World Record for the fastest 10km on a walking bike, just 15 months after having his foot amputated.
This awesome Superhero Team Captain shows that with determination & a dash of fun, anything is possible!
Harley’s SUPER Sidekick: His mum, Vanessa. What a duo!
Harley’s SUPER gadget: His walking bike AKA ‘Barry the Bumblebee’.
Harley’s Kryptonite: His amputated foot. But with the help from his SUPER Sidekick mum & trusty walking bike, he won’t let it stop him!
Harley’s superpower: His SUPER stamina.
Team Captain Marvel
Emily!
Earth years: 38
Hometown: Sanford, North Carolina
Emily’s SUPER story:
One of our awesome TV show superstars, this US-based Superhero shows that location needn’t be a barrier to completing a Superhero mission! With four At Home missions under her belt, Emily has loved to see & share in the joy, courage & camaraderie of her fellow At Home Superheroes around the globe!
Emily has severe hearing loss & during her education she was told by some that she’d never succeed & find her dream job. How wrong they were! She decided she just needed to figure out her own path to success, even if it was different to others.
She graduated with a PhD in chemistry & is now a senior scientist at Pfizer. A determined Superhero who completes anything she puts her mind to, she is an inspiration to us all.
This SUPER Team Captain cannot wait to flex her superpowers & show every single Superhero who has ever felt their dreams are out of reach that with belief & determination they too can power on through!
Emily’s SUPER Sidekicks: Her husband Aaron & 3-year-old son Theo, who make every day an adventure. What a team! She’ll also be taking part along with all her SUPER Sidekick colleagues at Pfizer.
Emily’s SUPER gadgets: Her clever hearing implants. These gadgets give Emily the superpower to turn off the distractions around her & to stream her very own theme music!
Emily’s Kryptonite: Rainy or hot weather. No thank you!
Emily’s superpower: Her ability to mute the world & talk with her hands!
