Author: sarahroberts
11.07.2024
The Royal Mint announces Tŷ Hafan partnership
The Royal Mint has announced Tŷ Hafan and 2wish as its official charity partners, chosen by employees. Over the next two years, The Royal Mint will organise a range of fundraising events and initiatives and enhance positive links between employees...
03.07.2024
‘One foot in front of the other, regardless of the circumstances’
As the enormity of what they have achieved sinks in, the nine dads, uncles and friends supported by Tŷ Hafan who undertook the mammoth Bike Boat Boot extreme fundraising challenge have been reflecting on the past few days. The team...
30.06.2024
And they’ve (almost) done it!
Nine intrepid dads, uncles and friends supported by Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice are today (Sunday) set to complete their latest extreme fundraising challenge – having hiked, cycled and kayaked 200 miles from North to South Wales in just four days. Tŷ...
26.06.2024
And they’re (almost) off!
This morning (Wednesday 26 June) nine intrepid dads, uncles and friends supported by Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice have set off to travel to Conwy in North Wales as they prepare to undertake their latest extreme fundraising challenge. Tŷ Hafan fathers...
21.06.2024
Tŷ Hafan thanks Senedd members for their support
Wales’ two children’s hospices unfurled a giant butterfly, partly made by the children they care for, on the steps of the Senedd as they called again for the Welsh Government to commit to sustainable funding. The cloth #ReachEveryChild butterfly artwork...
20.06.2024
Francesca gets on her bike for Tŷ Hafan again
Intrepid children’s nurse Francesca Lennon has brought her unique cycle challenge back to Tŷ Hafan today (Thursday June 20) to mark Children’s Hospice Week. Francesca set off from Tŷ Hafan just after 9am this morning to cycle a day-long 54...
18.06.2024
#ReachEveryChild butterfly funding message lands at Senedd
Help us reach every child Wales’ two children’s hospices today (Tuesday 18 June) unfurled a giant butterfly, partly made by the children they care for, on the steps of the Senedd as they called again for the Welsh Government...
14.06.2024
Ain’t no mountain high enough
Sunday (16 June) is Father’s Day. Here we talk to two Tŷ Hafan dads finding some comfort in taking on some pretty big challenges in memory of their beloved sons. Bereaved father of three Paul Fears from Church Village will...
10.05.2024
Our team is the most supportive I’ve ever worked in
Emma Williams is a Deputy Lead Nurse at Tŷ Hafan. “My daily routine changes from shift to shift,” she says. “My duties can include being allocated a child to look after for the duration of the shift, ensuring all care...
10.05.2024
Thanks to Tŷ Hafan I was able to study for my nursing degree
Katrina Morris has been a Registered Nurse for three years and was sponsored by Tŷ Hafan to study for her nursing degree. “It’s thanks to Tŷ Hafan that I was able to study for my nursing degree,” says Kat, whose...
10.05.2024
To anyone who is considering nursing at Tŷ Hafan – I’d say ‘Do it!’
Sunday, May 12, is International Nurses Day – the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing and a day when the importance of nurses and nursing across the world is recognised and celebrated. The theme...
01.05.2024
Colin, 89, to make big birthday splash for Tŷ Hafan
Many people approaching their 90th birthday might plan a quiet day with perhaps some gentle celebrations. Not so Penarth’s illustrious Colin Evans! For Colin, who will celebrate his 90th birthday on May 14, is planning to mark this milestone by...