Farmers’ Union of Wales' Caernarfonshire branch has raised vital funds for Ysbyty Gwynedd Breast Cancer Research Fund by holding functions to promote national Farmhouse Breakfast Week earlier this year.
Representatives from the hospital were presented with a cheque for £1,260 last week by FUW member Ffion Parry who hosted one of the seven breakfasts held in January at her home in Pengelli Isaf, Caernarfon.
Mrs Parry was delighted with the response and support given to her event from local people who attended and local businesses who supplied all of the food for the breakfast.
She said: “It wouldn’t have been possible to have raised so much money had we not received such kind donations, and we’re very grateful to the following businesses for their support: South Caernarfon Creamery; Welsh Lady; A.F. Blakemore Cash & Carry, Bangor; O.G. Owen Butcher, Caernarfon; Dafydd Wyn Jones Butcher, Caernarfon; Wavells Butcher, Llanrug; and Tesco Bangor.”
Ysbyty Gwynedd consultant Mr Ilyas Kathak said: “We are extremely grateful to Ffion Parry and the FUW for nominating us to receive this donation and to everyone else who assisted with raising so much money for our fund.”
FUW Caernarfonshire county president Dewi Roberts said: “The support we’ve had for all the breakfasts held over the last five years has been amazing and we can’t thank the people of Caernafonshire enough for their support, and also the local businesses from all over the county.
“We raised over £5,500 between the seven breakfast functions and we are delighted to contribute over £4,000 to the Farmers' Union of Wales president's chosen charities - Ty Hafan and Ty Gobaith.”
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From left: Dewi Roberts, Gwynedd Watkin, Ffion Parry, Ilyas Kathak, Ysbyty Gwynedd breast cancer care nurses Mared Williams and Edwina Wynne, Ysbyty Gwynedd nurse Carol Edwards and Ysbyty Gwynedd senior consultant Mr Minn Lwin.[/caption]