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It’s Ava versus Pen-y-Fan for Tŷ Hafan
16.05.2025
This Saturday (May 17) 9-year-old Ava is going to attempt to climb the highest peak in South Wales twice and in just five hours! Ava, from Newport, has been inspired by her dad Andrew, who is a member
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Accessible technology makes all the difference
14.05.2025
“May 15 is Global Accessibility Day, but technology has always been key to our lives every day,” writes Emily Williams, 16, Youth Parliament Member for Tŷ Hafan and Tŷ Gobaith, and big s
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Independent Healthcare Inspection Report (Announced) Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice
08.05.2025
May 12 (Monday) is International Nurses Day and to mark the occasion this year (2025) Tŷ Hafan Childrens Hospice is sharing its most recent Independent Healthcare Inspection Report by Healthcare Insp
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Check out our fantastic new community van!
02.05.2025
BEEP BEEP! We’ve had a very exciting morning! Our team headed to Euro Commercials, where our wonderful long-term supporters unveiled our brand-new community van, in our lovely updated branding! Je
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“Running is my switch off time”
28.04.2025
Bridgend dad Chris Connor will be taking on the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice this July – and is urging others to sign up to run for Tŷ Hafan too. “I started runn
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23.11.2022
Rose’s story at the heart of Tŷ Hafan’s first ever intensive fundraising appeal
Tragic baby Rose’s story at the heart of Tŷ Hafan’s first ever intensive fundraising appeal to raise £250,000 in just 60 hours On Sunday (Nov 27) Tŷ Hafan children’s hospice will launch its first ever intensive fundraising appeal in a...
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18.11.2022
Ride to the Rugby is back for 2023!
The upcoming Ride to the Rugby event will see a group of 50 brave cyclists – some of whom have only recently started cycling! – cycle 217 miles from Calais to Paris. They’ll reach their destination just in time to watch...
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18.11.2022
Dan Notley’s unique support for dads at Tŷ Hafan
It’s so important that parents of children with life-shortening conditions and bereaved parents have the emotional and practical help they need, and that help needs to be tailored to them as individuals. “Being the father of a child with a...
Family Stories
15.11.2022
Rose’s story
Andrew and Catherine Jeans lost their beloved daughter, Rose, to Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumour just days after her first birthday. This is their family’s story. “Our daughter, Rose, was born on 11th February 2019. She was perfect and a much longed...
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11.11.2022
Our Volunteer Gardeners win a Wales in Bloom award
They volunteers began working on the Tŷ Hafan gardens in 2020, restoring our overgrown gardens to their former glory. They dedicate their free time to hard graft and creativity, making sure our outdoor space is not only a beautiful and sensory...
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08.11.2022
Rising costs
With the huge impact of the cost-of-living crisis on all areas of our work, we need your help more than ever. You might have seen on the news that our energy bills were set to go from £100,000 to £600,000...
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08.11.2022
Cai’s Story
“I’m Micaela, mum of three sons – Cai, who passed away at Tŷ Hafan earlier this year and his younger brothers Harrison and Nico. “So much has happened in my life with Cai. When he was little he was diagnosed...
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08.11.2022
Claire’s add unique fun and sparkle to Tŷ Hafan
Global youth fashion and toy retailer Claire’s has been busy adding some of its unique fun and sparkle to Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. Claire’s Field Vice President, UK and Republic of Ireland, Scott Cushion, was one of dozens of our...
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08.11.2022
Business to business: work with us
The daily cost of Tŷ Hafan’s care is £14,727. That’s £5.2m each year. It’s a huge sum and the heroic businesses that are generous enough to donate to us play a vital role in raising this money. If you’d like...
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08.11.2022
News from the hospice
There are always marvellous things going on at the Tŷ Hafan hospice. Here’s the latest news… Service of Remembrance It was heart-warming to welcome families back for our first face-to-face memorial service in 2 years. Our summer Service of Remembrance...
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08.11.2022
Sending our best wishes to our King and Patron
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to our patron, King Charles III, the Queen Consort and the wider Royal Family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen was a devoted servant to the United Kingdom and...
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08.11.2022
End of life care in a home-from-home
Perhaps from an early age, we feel unable to talk about dying. For some, this might have even been discouraged. But as sensitive as it is, we must talk about this. Between April and September this year, 14 children have...
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07.11.2022
Shop sustainably and for less
Choosing to buy pre-loved items instead of brand new reduces landfill and CO2 emissions, all while keeping your wallet healthier and supporting a great cause. That’s why we’re challenging you to do this year’s Christmas shopping – even just some...
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07.11.2022
Volunteering with Tŷ Hafan
These are the volunteering opportunities we have up for grabs… Volunteer Retail Assistant (Under 18) Are you 16 or 17 and want to volunteer in your local community? This role gives you a mix of experiences, including merchandising and...
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07.11.2022
A day in the life of… a hospice nurse
It goes without saying that we couldn’t give families the standard of care that we do without our brilliant team at Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. But what does a day in their life actually look like? It might be different to...
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03.11.2022
Riley’s Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children In Need
A life-limiting lung disorder which has left Riley Davies needing his own supply of oxygen 24/7 has not stopped the intrepid 11-year-old from climbing one of the highest mountains in Wales in aid of BBC Children In Need. Rugby mad...
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21.10.2022
Tŷ Hafan’s Aberdare shop celebrates 25 years at heart of community
Tŷ Hafan’s shop in Aberdare has recently celebrated not only 25 years of trading but also being at the very heart of the Cynon Valley community. The shop at 6 Cardiff Street first opened its doors on 29 September 1997...
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21.10.2022
Celebrate Christmas with Treorchy Male Voice Choir and Callum Scott Howells
Tuesday December 6 promises to be an emotional evening for Welsh star Callum Scott Howells as he takes to the stage with Treorchy Male Voice Choir in a concert to raise funds for Tŷ Hafan children’s hospice. Callum, currently starring...
