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Presenting the final cheques worth £25,000 each to T? Hafan and T? Gobaith were former FUW president Emyr Jones and FUW president Glyn Roberts[/caption]
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has formally presented two children’s hospices with a cheque of £50,000 after its fundraising activities were brought to a close after two years, on the eve of the third day (Wednesday, July 22) of the Royal Welsh Show.
Presenting the cheque to the charities was former FUW president Emyr Jones, who said: “As our fundraising commitment comes to a close, I am proud to announce that we have raised £50,000 for the president’s charitable cause, which will be split equally between the two hospices – T? Hafan and T? Gobaith - and there is still money coming in, which we will of course also donate to the causes.
“Members of FUW staff and friends of the union have been relentless in their efforts to raise money for these two children’s hospices and have arranged some fantastic events such as an all Wales coast path walk, a Noson Lawen, copious breakfast functions, raffles, competitions including a Christmas card design competition for primary school children in Wales and have tackled the 3 highest peaks in Wales within 24 hours to boost our fundraising efforts.
“Having visited the hospices myself, I cannot think of a more worthwhile cause to donate this money to and I wish the hospices all the very best of luck in the future.”
T? Hafan’s head of business and community fundraising, Alison Stallard, was delighted with the £25,000 cheque for the Cardiff based hospice, and said: “We are absolutely thrilled with the fantastic amount that the FUW has tirelessly raised for T? Hafan.
“This significant amount will make such a difference to children with short lives and their families from across Wales.
“We need to raise around £10,000 each day to provide our services, both in the hospice and out in the community, so we can help life-limited children and their families make the most of the precious time they have left together.
“We would like to say a massive thank you to the FUW for their unstinting support and are so pleased they were successful in once again reaching their ambitious fundraising target.”
T? Gobaith’s fundraising manager Sarah Kearsley-Wooller, who accepted the £25,000 cheque on behalf of the Conwy based hospice, said: “We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of all members of the Farmers’ Union of Wales, their families and friends.
“It is a tribute to the hard work and enthusiasm of so many that such a significant sum has been raised to support our two children’s hospices - T? Gobaith in Conwy and Hope House in Oswestry.
“With their kindness we can build memories and make the most of every moment, as well as provide counselling and bereavement in the community. Without your help we simply could not exist.”