Cancer Research Wales

Four friends from Tonyrefail have raised an incredible £1,000 for Cancer Research Wales through sales of their handmade patchwork bags and accessories. Maenwyn Evans, Gladys Mounter, Elizabeth Tarling and Moyra Middleton made and sold almost a hundred handbags to raise funds for Wales’ indigenous cancer charity after losing loved ones to the disease. Maenwyn said: “Gladys, [...]

The Cardiff Parc Thistle Hotel has announced that Cancer Research Wales is to become its official charity partner for the next 12 months. Throughout the year, staff and guests at Cardiff’s Parc Hotel will be encouraged to take part in a wide range of fundraising activities to support the work of Wales’ indigenous cancer charity. Highlight events planned [...]

Wales’ biggest estate agency Peter Alan has announced that Cancer Research Wales is to become its official charity partner for the next 12 months. Highlight events planned for 2014 include the Cardiff Half Marathon in October - which various members of Peter Alan staff have run in aid of Cancer Research Wales before, the Welsh Three Peaks [...]

Longstanding Cancer Research Wales supporter Sue Hughes, from Neath Port Talbot, has cut off her 22” long hair in memory of her daughter. Sue’s 17-year-old daughter Amy tragically died from a brain tumour in 2003, and the family has since devoted themselves to raising funds and awareness for Wales’ indigenous cancer charity. Sue spent years growing [...]

A quartet of friends affected by cancer have raised in excess of £12,000 for the Brecon and Sennybridge committee of Cancer Research Wales. Dilys Price, David Evans, Brian Davies and Peter Francis united to organise a ‘donate a lamb’ auction on Saturday 7 December 2013 at Sennybridge Livestock Market, and the total raised far exceeded the foursome’s [...]

Do you struggle with sticky tape and get perplexed with paper? Complete your Christmas present preparations and help Wales’ indigenous cancer charity in the process. Cancer Research Wales will be holding a special Christmas wrapping service in Cardiff’s Queens Arcade, opposite the Post Office on the ground floor, from Monday 16 th December right through to Christmas [...]

A courageous Cancer Research Wales supporter is jumping from a plane at 10,000 feet to raise funds for Wales’ indigenous cancer charity. 70-year-old Ron Fraser, who lives in Abergavenny, will don his parachute on Saturday 23rd November and make his dramatic descent over Swansea Airfield at around 8:30am. Ron is a volunteer car driver with the [...]

Chepstow’s St Pierre, A Marriott Hotel and Country Club, has raised £742 for Cancer Research Wales after hosting a charity afternoon tea. Guests were invited to the 14 th century manor to sample the pink-themed cakes and enjoy the afternoon entertainment, including a live pianist and magician. Luxury goods – such as a Giorgio Armani overnight bag and [...]

Cancer Research Wales’ ever-popular annual Clothes Sale will stage a stylish comeback at Cardiff’s De Vere Village Urban Resort on Saturday 2 nd November from 11am-2pm. The event, organised by Cancer Research Wales in association with the Beulah Dress Agency in Rhiwbina, will be the perfect opportunity to make an early start on your Christmas shopping or [...]

Cancer Research Wales, the indigenous Welsh cancer charity, has launched its first shop in the Rhiwbina area of Cardiff. Situated on the Beulah Road crossroads, the new Cancer Research Wales shop is well stocked with a wide selection of high quality second-hand goods. The new charity shop opened on Friday 18 October and was bustling immediately, [...]

A steadfast Cancer Research Wales supporter from Porthcawl raised £270 by running the 13.1 mile Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday 6 October. 29-year-old Mary Beckett set herself a modest sponsorship goal of £100, and was overwhelmed by the generosity of donations from friends and family. Mary said: “Cancer has affected my family a lot, so it’s [...]

An ambitious Llangefni woman has raised almost £200 for Cancer Research Wales by hiking the West Highland Way, a route of almost 100 miles across Scotland. 57-year-old Maureen Haf works at Anglesey County Council and has lived on the island all her life, but she was drawn to hike through the Highlands by her Scottish fiancé, [...]

Cancer Research Wales is appealing for furniture donations to its shops in Talbot Green and Caerphilly. Cancer Research Wales shops in Castle Court Shopping Centre, Caerphilly, and Talbot Road Retail Park, Talbot Green, would hugely appreciate furniture donations. With the festive season fast approaching, this is the perfect time to clear out the clutter in a [...]

The memory of a man from Newport who sadly died earlier this year has been honoured by the fundraising efforts of a close friend. Bryn Clarke lost his battle against cancer after being diagnosed in the autumn of 2012 with a brain tumour. Andy Pendlebury, Managing Director of national recruitment business Ganymede Solutions, joined 4000 runners [...]

An ambitious Llanelli teenager is hoping to raise £2,000 for Cancer Research Wales by shaving off her hair. Thirteen-year-old Danielle Salisbury held the sponsored head shave on Tuesday 17 th September in her classroom at Ysgol Maes Y Gwendraeth. Danielle’s classmates gathered in the room to cheer on her bold fundraising effort, while mum Kelly Salisbury did [...]

Having enjoyed her own beautiful day, a newlywed from Abergavenny is set to help raise potentially thousands of pounds for Cancer Research Wales by selling her designer gown. The generous bride - who wishes to remain anonymous - decided to donate her handmade designer wedding dress to Cancer Research Wales after her new husband heard about [...]

Two ambitious Cancer Research Wales supporters will be taking on a 100-mile cycle ride along the same route completed by the world’s best cyclists at last year’s Olympic Road Race event. 28-year-old Rhys Carrington and 44-year-old Paul Jones will take part in the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 on Sunday August 4. They will be among 20,000 cyclists [...]

The ever-popular Cancer Research Wales annual Pink-a-Blue walk is back! The walk will commence at 11am on Sunday 1st September, departing from the historic location of Cardiff’s Norwegian church. The six mile route will then take walkers on a journey across the beautiful sights of Cardiff Bay, including the barrage, white water rafting centre and Mermaid [...]

A fearless 74-year-old woman is jumping from a plane at 10,000 feet to raise funds for Cancer Research Wales. Betty Ellis, from Llantwit Major, will don her parachute on Saturday 26th October and make her dramatic descent over Swansea. Betty said: “I did my first skydive five years ago and absolutely loved it, so I’m [...]

Cardiff arboricultural consultant Ken Sheppard is seeking a travel companion to join him as he cycles the length of Great Britain to raise funds for Cancer Research Wales. Between 2nd and 16th September, 43-year-old Ken will travel 975 miles from Land’s End in Western Cornwall to John o’ Groats in Northern Scotland. Theresa Short will [...]