Read in Karyn’s own words her inspiring story about her cancer journey, signing up to the Great Wall of China Trek and finally ringing the bell. Here’s her story… On Monday 6 May 2019 I was so proud to finally ring one of the bells at Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff with family and friends. I say ‘finally’ because it’s … Continued
Dedicated supporter and Metropole Mad Dasher, Judy made the amazing achievement of running the Boston marathon on 15th April 2019 in support of Velindre. This achievement is even more impressive because it was her final marathon of the The Abbott World Marathon Majors, a series consisting of six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the … Continued
Rhod Gilbert’s Tenby ‘Comedy Quiz’ hailed huge success as £9,600 is raised for Velindre. Velindre Patron, Rhod Gilbert took time out of his UK stand-up tour, to entertain 340 guests at the De Valence, Tenby,’. A sell-out crowd were in high spirits following Wales’ Grand Slam success and Rhod kept a smile on everyone’s face late … Continued
Wales Week in London At a reception at Gwydyr House in Whitehall on Monday 3rd December the Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP, Secretary of State for Wales announced a full programme of events to take place across London around the time of St David’s Day; from 23rd February to 9th March 2019. As the official … Continued
This incredible and inspirational group have completed their Cambodia Trek this month. We are immensely proud of them as they have all worked so hard in raising an unbelievable £150,806.69 in aid of Velindre Cancer Centre Fundraising. The trek was organised by Tracey Davies and Emily Davies, who worked hard to make this event happen! Here’s Tracey’s story about … Continued
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! Our Wear Red for Wales and Velindre campaign will take place on Friday 1st February 2019. The aim of the campaign is to show support for Wales ahead of their Six Nations campaign and to raise vital funds for Velindre – Wales’s Premier Cancer Centre. Our 2018 Wear Red for Wales and Velindre campaign was a huge success with hundreds of schools, … Continued
Rhian’s West Coast Journey In October 2007 I had ovarian cancer and was successfully treated at Velindre hospital. I always wanted to fundraise for Velindre but it took me until my 10th anniversary to decide to do something. I met with Mel from the fundraising team to see what I could do to raise money when … Continued
Cardiff & Vale College Announces Cancer Awareness Resource Cardiff and Vale College, working in partnership with Velindre Cancer Centre, has launched the UK’s first Health and Cancer Awareness Resource for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. As the largest provider of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses in Wales, CAVC is well placed to reach … Continued
Charity Football Match Last year, mother and daughter Natalie and Kerys Roberts organised a special football match in memory of their beloved father and grandfather, Peter Roberts, who passed away after a brave battle with cancer. Speaking last year, Natalie said “The treatment dad received at Velindre meant we had him for longer. He was determined … Continued
TACX Virtual World Ride for Rity On Saturday 21st July 2018, 55 year old Chris Daniel from Merthyr Tydfil, will complete an epic 18,000 mile around the world virtual cycle ride, a world record, in memory of his beloved wife Rita ‘Rity’ who died from Bowel Cancer in 2016. The ‘TACX Virtual World Ride for Rity … Continued
