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HSA would like to wish everyone a very happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year. During the festive period we know that many people struggle, especially Hillsborough survivors, but please remember that we are here to help and support you. At HSA we are prepared and ready to help you if you need us. Please reach out to us using our social media platforms if you want to chat with us or contact us through our website if you need support, just scan the QR code to access. We will always be here and respond to your messages as soon as we can and remember, You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Hate Speech Is A Criminal Offence
In the ongoing battle against Hate Speech and Tragedy Chanting, HSA is pleased to announce that a criminal conviction has been achieved against an individual from Doncaster. The man, a Sheffield Wednesday Fan, made numerous vile comments on Facebook about the Hillsborough Disaster and targeted Liverpool fans, survivors of the disaster and even the families of the 97 that were unlawfully killed at Hillsborough on April 15th 1989. The man pleaded guilty in Doncaster Magistrates Court and on May 31st 2024 was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison.
Please remember that if you do see any hate speech relating to Hillsborough or ANY tragedy events, please report this to the relevant platforms and The Police.
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Dan Kay
We are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of one of the Liverpool Echo's great writers, campaigners, fundraiser and author & co writer of With Hope In Her Heart. Dan was known to many of us and will be fondly remembered for all of the work that he did around the inquests, with his daily deports and the pen pictures of many of the 97 in his tribute 97 Candles Burn Bright, which can be viewed Here. The full report in the Echo can be seen Here. Our thoughts are with Dan’s family and friends at this time. If you have been affected in any way by this sad news and need support, please contact HSA using the contact form Here
Manchester City Fan Condemns Fellow Supporters for Hate Chants
HSA have received an email from a Manchester City fan who has expressed his disgust of the hate chants aimed at Liverpool fans at the game at Anfield on Sunday 16th October 2022.
As a life-long Manchester City supporter, please can I take this moment to express my sincere apologies for the disgusting, vile behaviour of some of our fans on Sunday. My friends and colleagues who are also City supporters agree 100% with my sentiments - there should never ever be room for such moronic, cowardly and poisonous conduct and I, for one, would be first to endorse a life-long ban on the perpetrators. The tragedy of Hillsborough still sits heavily in my heart - because, even as a Mancunian, I walked the streets of Liverpool that evening witnessing the awful silent return of Liverpool (and fair play, Everton) fans returning from the semi finals. That shocking event could have happened to any club and to any group of supporters. Please - if you are able - convey the sentiments of myself, my City-supporting colleagues and - I sincerely hope - the vast majority of decent, honest City fans everywhere when we pass on our deepest apologies. Football rivalry is fine ... but there are times when the greater family of true football fans should unite ... and never walk alone. I am not expecting a response - nor should anyone feel an obligation to respond - but if a response is deemed appropriate, please use the email rather than phone contact. Thank you.
HSA would like to take the opportunity to say thank you for your comments and understanding, and would hope for a similar response from your club
ITV Drama - Anne
Last year, ITV broadcast a four-part documentary series about the story of Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams’ battle for justice following the Hillsborough Disaster that occurred on 15th April 1989. The series started on Sunday 2nd January 2022 and concluded on Wednesday 5th January 2022. The prgramme is available on ITV Hub for those who missed the original broadcast, but want to watch the series.
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97+ written by Tom Cain in collaboration with members of the HSA
97+ is based on the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster were severe injuries lead to 97 lives lost. Set in 2012, haunted by their memories, Hillsborough Survivors John and Steve, each deal with the trauma they suffered as young boys now as middle-aged men. John bottles up his emotions and only exposes these to his wife Liz, as he regularly suffers from night terrors but avoids seeking treatment from the doctors. Opposed to Steve, who is in and out of hospital suffering from his multiple mental health issues where he is looked after by nurse Nancy, who appears to be the only person he sees as a friend. That is until he meets John, who’s charity pot in his newsagents sparks a conversation between the pair about their shared experiences. Despite countless setbacks, the Hillsborough Survivors continue their fight for justice. Written and Directed by Tom Cain in collaboration with members from the HSA brought to you by Tom Cain Theatre.
For more information about 97+ and upcoming performances, plese visit the 97+ section by clicking the link Here