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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...

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07.08.2023

Actor Huw’s Spanish pilgrimage for Tŷ 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

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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...

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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...
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26.07.2023

Tŷ 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...

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14.07.2023

The Rusty Screws take on their final challenge for Tŷ 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...

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14.07.2023

Steve serenades the streets of Swansea in aid of Tŷ Hafan

Swansea-based busker, Steve Bagnulo, has been taking his talent to the streets to raise money for Tŷ 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

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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...

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07.07.2023

The Tŷ Hafan Allstars ice hockey team returns to the rink

The fantastic Tŷ 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...

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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...

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06.07.2023

Tea for Tŷ Hafan was a steep success!

In the lead up to King Charles’ coronation, we asked our supporters to join in with the celebrations and get their fundraising hats on with our new initiative, Tea for Tŷ Hafan. And it goes without saying that they did not...

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05.07.2023

ABP Barry Island 10K for Tŷ Hafan

There are just a few days left to sign up to run this year’s ABP Barry Island 10K with free entry if you guarantee to raise £50 or more for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice. Tŷ Hafan is the lead partner...

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30.06.2023

A triumphant trek for this years’ Welsh 3 Peaks teams

Wow! What can we say? We are in awe of the efforts of the teams who completed the 25th GE Aerospace Welsh 3 Peaks challenge on Saturday 10th June.  Their dedication to training, fundraising and, of course, getting through this...

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22.06.2023

In celebration of Youth Work Week Wales

Youth Work Week Wales is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the diversity of youth work across Wales and the incredible impact it has.   It helps to promote a wider understanding of and support for youth work, which often...
Incidence and prevelance report Ty hafan Ty gobaith

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22.06.2023

Trends in Prevalence and Complexity 2009 – 2019 report

The Children in Wales Requiring Palliative Care: Trends in Prevalence and Complexity 2009 – 2019 report is the first ever report which specifically looks at the incidence and prevalence of children with life-limiting conditions in Wales. Written by Professor Lorna...
Incidence and prevelance report Ty hafan Ty gobaith

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20.06.2023

Groundbreaking report launched

On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Wales’s two children’s hospices, Tŷ Hafan and Tŷ Gobaith launched a ground-breaking new report which explores trends within the population of children with life-limiting conditions in Wales in the decade from 2009 to 2019.  The...

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18.06.2023

Dan and the dads’ group: the group for Tŷ Hafan dads and the man behind it

Dan is a Family Support Worker at Tŷ Hafan and much of his role is focused on working with dads to help them navigate life with an unwell child, connect with other dads going through similar challenges and to support...
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15.06.2023

Tom’s story

Twenty-nine-year old Tom Martin lives in Cardiff and was first referred to Tŷ Hafan in 2002 at the age of nine. An avid Cardiff City fan, a member of the Welsh National Boccia Squad and BC4 Welsh National Champion, Tom...
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