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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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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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15.06.2023
Seth’s story
Fourteen-year old Cardiff schoolboy Seth Burke has been using Tŷ Hafan for the past six years. The St Cyres pupil was born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a progressive condition, which means that his muscles are not as strong as those...
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09.06.2023
“Now seems like the perfect time to give back to the place that poured happiness back into our family.”
Aimee Wellington is fearless. On 4th June, she plummeted 15,000 ft through the skies with one goal in mind: to raise money for Tŷ Hafan. You can find out how her skydive went and see photos on her Instagram...
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08.06.2023
Ground-breaking report to be launched during Children’s Hospice Week
Children’s Hospice Week this year runs between 19 to 25 June and we hope as many of you as possible will do what you can to support it and raise awareness of what we do and how people can support...
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06.06.2023
McColl’s join bid to raise £10m for UK’s children’s hospices
McColl’s convenience stores have announced today that they are joining Morrisons colleagues in their fundraising efforts to raise £10 million by October 2024 for charity partner Together for Short Lives. Together for Short Lives is the leading UK charity for...
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02.06.2023
Rock Choir is set to take the stage at our Family Fun Day
As a terrific part of our live music line up at this year’s Family Fun Day, Rock Choir will be taking to the stage to give you an uplifting performance of some of the most-loved pop and rock anthems. Family...
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01.06.2023
Volunteers’ Week 2023 message from Chief Executive Maria
“The first of June marks the first day of Volunteers’ Week 2023, where organisations across the UK celebrate, thank and recognize their volunteers for the fantastic contributions they make to their communities. “At Tŷ Hafan, we have more...
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30.05.2023
Vaughan Gething, MS and Stephen Doughty MP visit Tŷ Hafan
On Friday 26th May, we were delighted to welcome our constituency representatives Vaughan Gething MS, also Welsh Government Minister for the Economy, and Stephen Doughty MP, to our hospice in Sully. This was an opportunity for us to renew relationships with...
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26.05.2023
Andrew’s big adventure along Wales’ coastline
Our supporters are truly amazing. Their determination and creativity we see from their fundraising activities inspire us and so, today, we simply must tell you about an incredible challenge being taken on in support of Tŷ Hafan. On 27th May, Andrew...
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14.05.2023
This National Children’s Day, meet our Youth Social Action and Participation Practitioner
National Children’s Day is a chance to celebrate children and raise awareness of the importance of protecting the rights and freedoms of children and young people. Children are at the heart of everything we do at Tŷ Hafan and, today,...
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12.05.2023
What makes nursing at Tŷ Hafan so very special
Sian Middleton is Tŷ Hafan’s Director of Nursing and Clinical Services. Here, on International Nurses Day 2023, she reflects on what makes nursing at Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice so very special. “Tŷ Hafan is a place like no other. Yes,...
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10.05.2023
Mums v Mountains – and the Mums won!
Eight mums of children with life-shortening illnesses have conquered the three highest peaks in Wales in 24 hours – and raised more than £30,000 for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice in the process. The group: Bridget Harpwood from Aberystwyth, Lynsey Harris from...
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05.05.2023
The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort
On Saturday 6 May 2023 the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort takes place at Westminster Abbey in London. We are incredibly proud to be able to say that His Majesty King Charles III...
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03.05.2023
Penarth poetry evening for Tŷ Hafan – cancelled
Please note that unfortunately the event Where the Birds Sing Our Names – an evening of poetry for Tŷ Hafan which was set to take place in All Saints Church, Penarth on this evening (Wednesday 10 May) has been cancelled. Where the...
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28.04.2023
London Marathon fundraisers raise £13,335 Tŷ Hafan!
The iconic London Marathon took place on Sunday 23rd April this year and we were blown away by the incredible determination of all the runners – not least those running in support of Tŷ Hafan! Those running for us on...
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26.04.2023
Mums v Mountains – less than two weeks to go!
There are less than two weeks to go before a group of Tŷ Hafan mums take on the three highest peaks in Wales – and they are well on their way to smashing their target to raise £20,000 for Tŷ...
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21.04.2023
From Bristol to Sully: Sam’s big bike ride
On Friday 14th April this year, Sam Warren laced up his trainers, secured his helmet and hopped on his bike to ride to Tŷ Hafan. But this wasn’t just a leisurely trip – it was a long journey from Bristol...
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17.04.2023
Top poets to read from anthology for Tŷ Hafan
Poetry fans are in for a real treat this weekend with the chance to enjoy readings from Tŷ Hafan’s poetry anthology Where the Birds Sing Our Names – and all free of charge. Anthology editor Professor Tony Curtis will be joined...
