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Patrick Lord takes on Ironman Wales for Ty Hafan
11.08.2023

Patrick takes on Ironman Wales in memory of two very special people

Armed with a wet suit, a bike and a pair of trainers, Patrick will be heading to Tenby to take on Ironman Wales, a long-distance triathlon that puts athletes through their paces with a 2.4-mile sea swim followed by a...
Maria Timon Samra, Chief Executive of Ty Hafan with James Harper of the Principality launch Ty Hafan's new Dark Runs
10.08.2023

Tŷ  Hafan and Principality join forces for some Spooktacular Fun Runs

Charity fun runs with a difference are coming to South Wales this October. A series of spooktacular charity Dark Runs will be organised Tŷ Hafan’s Children’s Hospice, who provide specialist care and support for children with life-shortening conditions and their families.   ...
Jenna Lewis, Ross McCabe, Helen Thomas, Jo and Lee McCabe
08.08.2023

Thousands take part as sun shines on ABP Barry Island 10K

Thousands of runners descended on Barry Island on Sunday for the 2023 ABP Barry Island 10K, with recently unsettled weather making way for blue skies and sunshine. The 10K took runners on a scenic tour of the town with highlights...
07.08.2023

Actor Huw’s Spanish pilgrimage for TÅ· Hafan 

Acclaimed Welsh actor Huw Davies is preparing to walk almost 500 miles across northern Spain later this month in memory of his nephew and father-of-one, Rhys Tom, who died unexpectedly earlier this year at the age of 31.  Huw, also...
Chris Thomas and Rick Strang
04.08.2023

A life-changing weekend for Tŷ Hafan’s All Stars

Last weekend was life-changing for the Tŷ Hafan All Stars ice hockey team in more ways than one as they took part in the annual charity tournament at Vindico ice arena in Cardiff.   When Dreams Come True team member Craig Poynter...
27.07.2023

Morrisons raise £5 million for children’s hospices

Welcome news has come this week for children’s hospices including Tŷ Hafan and families caring for a child with a life-shortening condition with an announcement from Morrisons that they have reached £5 million pounds in their fundraising efforts for charity partner...
Scarlett All stars hockey
26.07.2023

TÅ· Hafan dad Chris to make All Stars ice hockey debut

The fantastic Tŷ Hafan All Stars ice hockey team will be back on the rink at the annual charity tournament in Cardiff this weekend (Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July) – with Tŷ Hafan dad Chris Thomas making his team...
14.07.2023

The Rusty Screws take on their final challenge for TÅ· Hafan

There’s nothing rusty about these prison officers! Nigel Thomas, Peter Phillips and Michael Morris have supported Tŷ Hafan through several incredible challenges and have recently taken on their final mission. Their target was to raise enough money to pay for...
14.07.2023

Steve serenades the streets of Swansea in aid of TÅ· Hafan

Swansea-based busker, Steve Bagnulo, has been taking his talent to the streets to raise money for TÅ· Hafan – and his energy is infectious! You can find videos of Steve performing on his Instagram account, but today, he would like...
Family Fun Day postponed due to severe weather
12.07.2023

Family Fun Day postponed due to severe weather forecast

Due to severe weather forecast for Saturday 15 July 2023, we have taken the decision to reschedule our Family Fun Day.  The safety of attendees, vendors, suppliers and volunteers must always come first. Please accept our sincere apologies for any...
07.07.2023

The TÅ· Hafan Allstars ice hockey team returns to the rink

The fantastic TÅ· Hafan Allstars ice hockey team will be back together on the at the annual charity tournament in Cardiff later this month.   The team was a huge success at last year’s tournament, held at Ice Arena Wales...
07.07.2023

Tŷ Hafan fundraising campaign wins top awards 

A Tŷ Hafan fundraising campaign which raised more than £344,000 for the charity last autumn has picked up three major communications awards.  Our autumn 2022 ‘When Your World Stops’ fundraising campaign, run in conjunction with Cardiff-based marketing and communications agency...