Oxford community champion puts up Father's Day banners around city

The Father’s Day themed signs, which spell out the words ‘Best Dad’, have been placed in trees around the city by community champion Amir Steve Ali.

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Amir Steve Ali pictured with the banner. Picture: Amir Steve Ali

Mr Ali explained the reason he put the banners up is to celebrate that dad’s are “real superheroes”.

He said: “I did this to remind everyone on this Father’s Day to look back and remember how much hardship, love and care fathers have put in to help raise us.

“My heart goes out to the ones who no longer have their dad around.

“If you’re your dad is in a care home, hospital or lives far away, go and visit them if possible and enjoy Father’s Day.”

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This story was written by Sophie Perry. She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

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