Author: sarahroberts
17.04.2025
Paul’s Everest Base Camp Challenge for Tŷ Hafan
Today, Thursday (17th April), Tŷ Hafan dad Paul Fears will take on one of the biggest physical challenges of his life. Paul, from Church Village and a long-time supporter of Tŷ Hafan, will start the seven day climb to Everest...
14.04.2025
Thinking about Tŷ Hafan’s Big Welsh Bike Ride?
On September 12, Nickie Morris will be setting off for what promises to be the bike ride of a lifetime, taking on the Big Welsh Bike Ride for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. Here Nickie explains in her own words what’s...
07.04.2025
Take tea or take to the skies!
Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or you prefer a cuppa, some cake and a catch-up, Tŷ Hafan has two great fundraisers for everyone in the coming months. Tŷ Hafan Skydive 2025 will take place on Saturday 9 August and offers...
04.04.2025
Top chefs raise a quarter of a million for Tŷ Hafan
Fifteen top chefs raised a quarter of a million pounds last weekend for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. The 15 chefs, including Michelin-star holders and winners of many other top culinary awards, took part in the biennial fundraising event Chefs’ Night...
13.03.2025
Take on the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K with Team Tŷ Hafan
Thirteen staff from Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice are set to take on the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K this July. (Pictured left to right) Darcy Hutchings, Rebecca Bryant, Laura Grindey, Joanne Jones, Rachel Ritter, Deborah John, Rhodri David, Lucy Kettlety, James...
10.03.2025
Giving young carers a break
“This Wednesday (12th March) is Young Carers Action Day, and we cannot pass by this day without recognising our wonderful Tŷ Hafan siblings!” writes Lynne Phelps, Tŷ Hafan’s Head of Family Wellbeing and Outreach Service. “This year’s theme is ‘Give...
21.02.2025
Get on your bike for Tŷ Hafan!
Fifty cyclists are being sought to enjoy the group ride of a lifetime while raising money to support children whose lives will be short. The Big Welsh Bike Ride is an all new fundraising opportunity and has just been launched...
21.02.2025
Signed Gavin and Stacey clapperboard up for auction
Oh! What’s occurin’? An unique piece of Gavin and Stacey memorabilia has today been put up for auction on behalf of Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. Kindly donated by Steve, one of the camera crew who filmed the super-emotional final ever episode...
14.02.2025
“I couldn’t fix my boy but I could raise money”
The Tŷ Hafan Welsh 3 Peaks is a challenging and unforgettable experience. Participants scale Yr Wyddfa, take on the mighty Cadair Idris and tackle Pen–Y-Fan, all whilst raising vital funds for children with life-shortening conditions and their families in Wales....
31.01.2025
‘I met a Princess and I got to paint her hand’
‘I met a Princess and I got to paint her hand and she came to Ty Hafan where we go quite often.” So said Lottie, who is celebrating her 10th birthday today, after meeting Her Royal Highness The Princess of...
27.01.2025
Tŷ Hafan named a Big Issue Changemaker
Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice has today been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Changemakers 2025 by the Big Issue magazine. The national campaigning publication invited people to nominate a group or a person who they feel is making...
10.01.2025
Thrill-seekers wanted to ‘hot foot it’ for Tŷ Hafan
Thrill-seekers are wanted to ‘hot foot it’ into the first big challenge event of the year for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. Tŷ Hafan’s Firewalk Fundraiser will take place in the early evening of Sunday 9 March at the Cardiff City...