Meet the social distancing superhero with an inspirational message to children in Calderdale

'You can do it,' is the inspirational message to children and communities from their very own visiting superhero.
By Ian Hirst
Published 23rd May 2020, 15:00 BST
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‘U-Man’, also known as Shaun Weatherhead, founder of inspirational school programme U Can Shine, has been taking on his Covid-19 mission to bring little unsung heroes some joy and happiness in these uncertain times.

The father-of-three from Huddersfield has a schedule of appearances booked in with communities around Yorkshire.

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The visits, which run until September are designed to spread a little cheer as well as show support for the NHS and raise vital funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

U-Man takes to the streets to lift spirits during the Coronavirus lockdown.U-Man takes to the streets to lift spirits during the Coronavirus lockdown.
U-Man takes to the streets to lift spirits during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Strictly abiding by the social distancing guidelines, U-Man (which stands for You Can Do It), has been walking the streets of Marsden, Honley, Scholes, Elland, Longwood, Sowerby Bridge and Sherburn-in-Elmet, entertaining youngsters - and the young at heart - with music and dance moves.

To see where U-Man will appear next go to his Facebook page at facebook.com/ucanshineuk/ to help him reach his fundraising target of £1,000, go to justgiving.com/fundraising/umancovid-19mission.

Related topics:CalderdaleYorkshireHuddersfieldCovid-19NHSYorkshire Air Ambulance