Wear Red for Wales and Velindre is back on the 2nd of February 2024, and we are so lucky to have our wonderful patron and patient Rhod Gilbert as the face (and voice) of this year’s campaign. After being a patron for the charity for over 10 years, Rhod Gilbert became a patient at Velindre … Continued
Introducing, the next generation of Velindre Fundraisers! On 12th January, Velindre Cancer Charity hosted a Young Ambassador Presentation Evening which welcomed Velindre’s youngest supporters to The Miskin Manor Hotel where they were celebrated for their commitment, passion and unwavering support for Velindre Cancer Centre. The children were presented with their prizes by Chair of Velindre UNHST, … Continued
Mile by Mile… Day 1: Over 70 participants have recently touched back down on UK soil following our 3 Canyons Overseas Bike Ride that was a huge success. We are in awe of the passion, drive and sheer determination that was displayed by every single participant who joined us on this epic journey across the … Continued
Velindre’s Wear Red campaign has become an annual date in the diary for many schools, businesses and supporters of the Cancer Centre and Charity. Each year, the campaign sweeps across the Nation and raises significant funds for Velindre and 2022 was no exception. Last year, the campaign raised a staggering £72,000 for the hospital and … Continued
On 9th July 2022, a group of Velindre supporters, who were complete non-swimmers 12 months previous, conquered a 1 mile open water swim as part of the Swim To The Edge Series in Solva. In 2021, Velindre supporter and Owner of Heathwood Swimming, Dave Tonge, decided that he was going to set a challenge for his … Continued
On Tuesday 13th July 2022, we had the great honour of welcoming Maria Thomas (High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan) and Rosaleen Moriarty-Simmonds (High Sheriff of South Glamorgan) to one of the gardens at Velindre Cancer Centre for a very special and intimate award presentation. The award made by both High Sheriffs was presented to Charity Ambassadors Wayne … Continued
Congratulations to the Velindre Young Ambassadors for raising over £40,000 for Velindre Cancer Charity in just 12 months! On 15th November 2021, Velindre Charity celebrated the wonderful Velindre Young Ambassadors who have each played a role in raising a staggering £40,435.63 for Velindre Cancer Centre in just 12 months. This fantastic total has been raised … Continued
When: Sunday 10 October 2021 Where: Velindre Cancer Centre to Singleton Hospital Distance: 50 Miles Registration Fee: £50.00 (inclusive of event cycling jersey if entered before 27th Aug) Fundraising Target: £50.00 White Rock events have officially launched the first ever Cancer 50 Challenge cycling event, to raise funds for both Swansea based South West Wales … Continued
July 2021 Hello wonderful supporters! We hope you’re well and are looking forward to the ease of restrictions, meeting friends and spending time with loved ones. We are now half way through the year and the time has come to reflect on the past 3 months of fundraising, all of the incredible challenges our supporters … Continued
July 2021 We continue to be amazed and inspired by our Official Velindre Young Ambassadors as they use their voice to boost support and raise vital funds for Velindre Cancer Centre. We are proud to present our latest Young Ambassadors newsletter that promotes the excellent fundraising efforts of our youngest supporters over the last three … Continued
