A CHILDREN’S charity based in Wythall is calling on local superheroes to dust-off their capes for an out-of-this-world fundraising campaign.

Acorns Children’s Hospice has joined forces with Free Radio for the annual Cash for Kids Superhero Day (May 4) which will see supporters dress-up, have some fun and raise money for a good cause.

50 per cent of funds raised from the day will be donated by Cash for Kids to Acorns, which cares for life limited and life threatened children across the Midlands.

Lynne Carter, from Acorns urged people to sign-up and get planning their superhero parties.

She said: “Whether it’s with friends or colleagues, at school or work, this is a brilliant chance for budding super men and women to get fundraising and make a difference.

“Let your imagination go wild, have some fun and at the same time raise vital funds towards the nearly £10 million it costs for Acorns to continue caring for children and their families across the region.”

In the past year Acorns has cared for more than 870 children and more than 1,090 families, including those who are bereaved.

For more information, go to acorns.org.uk.