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Stephen Price at the Summit of Pen-y-Fan
18.03.2024

Stephen takes step challenges to new heights

This month, Stephen is attempting to walk an incredible 1 million steps in support of TÅ· Hafan – all of them to and from the summit of south Wales’ highest mountain, Pen-y-Fan! “I chose this challenge as I really wanted...
14.03.2024

Heidi is running the Principality Cardiff Half for TÅ· Hafan in memory of her nephew, Matthew

Heidi Perkins, a flood risk consultant from Bedwas, is running the Cardiff Half Marathon for TÅ· Hafan, in memory of her nephew Matthew who sadly passed away when he was just seven weeks old. Matthew was born in July 2023...
Ollie stood next to his handmade door sign.
14.03.2024

Busnes Bach Ollie!

Ollie’s mum, Christine, has her own business and during the pandemic when Ollie was being home-schooled, they made a business plan together so that he could learn all about profits and loss. The business model they chose was for stick-on...
Ty Hafan announces its new Chief Executive Irfon Rees
11.03.2024

New Chief Executive appointment

TÅ· Hafan is delighted to announce the appointment of Irfon Rees, as its new Chief Executive. He will take up the role in June. Irfon has extensive experience leading multi-profession teams within UK Government, Welsh Government and in NHS Wales....
04.03.2024

Our big ambition

Since we began supporting families in 1999, TÅ· Hafan has supported 1,097 children and families through life, death and beyond. As we reflect on the past 25 years, we acknowledge how much has been achieved, but also how much more...
Children's Mental Health Week
08.02.2024

The spotlight is on children’s voices this Children’s Mental Health Week

Children’s Mental Health Week is an opportunity to talk about and promote mental wellbeing for children. This year, the theme is my voice matters, helping to give children and young people the tools they need to express themselves. Today, we...
running Cardiff Half in memory of nephew born with heart condition
25.01.2024

TÅ· Hafan marks 25 years since first opening its doors

Today, Thursday January 25, is exactly 25 years to the day since Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice first opened its doors to children with life-shortening conditions, and their families, in Wales.  The first dedicated children’s hospice in Wales, Tŷ Hafan welcomed...
25.01.2024

Emily, Liz and John’s Story

Emily Weaver lives with her parents Liz and John Weaver in the family home in Brackla, near Bridgend. Aged 12, Emily was the first child to pass through Tŷ Hafan’s doors when the hospice opened to children with life-shortening conditions...
25.01.2024

Jacob and Sally’s Story

Sally Ferriday and her son Jacob live in Palmerston, Barry. In 1999 Jacob, then aged two, was one of the very first children to be supported by Tŷ Hafan after it opened on Monday, 25 January 1999.  Here Sally explains...
Ty Hafan Gala Dinner
19.01.2024

Book your table now for TÅ· Hafan Gala Dinner

On St David’s Day, Friday March 1, Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice will holding a Gala Dinner at the Mercure Holland House, Cardiff, to mark the charity’s 25th year in operation.  Rachel Ritter, Head of Fundraising Corporate, Community and Major Giving, said: “This black-tie event will be a wonderful opportunity...
New Precious Memories Memorial Garden at Ty Hafan
17.01.2024

New Precious Memories Memorial Flower Garden in Barry

Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice has created a dedicated Tŷ Hafan Precious Memories Memorial Flower Garden at The Knap in Barry.  The beautiful grounds of Tŷ Hafan’s hospice in Sully include a Memorial Garden which commemorates all the children who have...
Maria Timon Samra
20.12.2023

Maria Timon Samra to leave TÅ· Hafan

Maria Timon Samra, Chief Executive of Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice, has announced that she will be stepping down from the role in 2024 after almost four years leading the charity. Maria, who joined Tŷ Hafan as Chief Executive in May...