#familyfriday

my first few weeks at ty hafan

written by Henry Dernie

A word of caution to new starters, especially those starting around December time – if you are sent to see “what the pantomime is all about”, you are being stitched up!

every little helps

written by Tesco

Each Christmas for the last 3 years, my team and I have been collecting presents for children who are ill in hospital over the Christmas period. This has been led by Kath Thomas and Leanne Rogers who have put a lot of time and effort into doing this for children less fortunate than their own, by asking staff at Tesco head Office in Cardiff to “buy one extra”  present for Christmas. 

voices making a change

written by Alia Hassan

I first came across Ty Hafan watching the Beautiful Lives documentary in 2011, so when the opportunity came up to join this campaign, of course, I jumped at the chance.

a grandad’s thank you

written by John McCarthy

In November 2006 my daughter, Tegan gave birth to my wonderful granddaughter, Liorah. Tegan was only 18 when she had Liorah but she has been a mother-in-a-million.

#givingtuesday stock appeal

written by Matt Williams

On 2 December this year, Tŷ Hafan will be taking part in #GivingTuesday to ask for your support for stock, at a time when many charities are experiencing a low in the volume of stock donations. 

crackerjackpot Chris in the community

written by Chris Harris

It is my job to recruit new members for the Crackerjackpot Lottery, which contributes a large amount of the necessary funding for Tŷ Hafan to continue to provide its vital work with life-limited children and their families. 

shelley’s royal visit

written by Shelley Kirkham

It was a great day and still cant believe we met the royals!

mitch’s close shave for tŷ hafan

written by Tŷ Hafan

Biker Paul ‘Mitch’ Minchinton has so far raised more than £1,200 for Tŷ Hafan after having his most distinguishing features – his hair and beard – completely shaved off at a pub in Barry last week. 

hydro happiness

written by karen parry

“Beth loves the hydrotherapy pool. It was fantastic to see her in the pool, moving her arms and legs so freely."

heartfelt and poignant fundraiser

written by Kev Johns

I was honoured to have hosted a fundraising dinner for Tŷ Hafan, organised by Barclays Bank at the Marriott Hotel in Swansea.

Tŷ Hafan offers comfort, care and support to life-limited children, young people and their families so they can make the most of the time they have left together.