West Wales Garden Party raises almost £5k for Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity

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The West Wales Branch of a Welsh children’s cancer charity held a Fundraising Garden Party in Carmarthen, on Saturday 8^th July, as part of the charity’s 40^th Anniversary celebrations. 

LATCH is the Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity and was established in 1983 to provide support to children, young people and their families, who have received a cancer or leukaemia diagnosis and are under the care of the Oncology Unit at the Children’s Hospital for Wales, in Cardiff. 

More than 250 enjoyed the event hosted by the LATCH West Wales Branch, including children and their families supported by the charity. Guests were able to enjoy fun family-orientated activities, including a range of stalls, food and refreshments and entertainment. 

Almost £5,000 was raised for LATCH by the fantastic, local event.

Wyn Davies, West Wales Branch Treasurer, said:  

“I have supported LATCH for around 27 years already – time flies! We had a wonderful event, here in Banycapel, Carmarthen, and it was so good to see so many familiar and new faces supporting LATCH. We continue to support this excellent and much-needed charity as it carries out such vital work and services for children and their families in West Wales and further afield.” 

Susan Gwyer-Roberts, DL, Chair of LATCH, said: 

“Thank you so very much to Helen Gravelle, Wyn Davies and every West Wales supporter of LATCH for hosting and supporting this 40^th milestone event. It has been a really memorable gathering and an important part of our Anniversary celebrations this year.”

Susan added:

“Having a child diagnosed with cancer or leukaemia comes as such a devastating blow for our LATCH families. Faced with what can sometimes amount to years of gruelling treatment and an unknown future, the related ups and downs are often referred to by our families as like being on a rollercoaster. 

“LATCH has been there to support families for the past forty years. With the continued valued help of our generous supporters, and fundraisers, we will be here into the future, for the next forty years, supporting families when they need us most.” 

The charity provides practical, emotional and financial services to families and provides support to the Children’s Hospital for Wales Paediatric Oncology Unit through funding medical equipment and a range of clinical and research projects. LATCH supports an average of 120 families at any one time. 

In addition to the West Wales Garden Party, special 40^th Anniversary celebration fun activities took place on the paediatric oncology ward, Rainbow Ward, at the Children’s Hospital for Wales, on Friday 7^th July, for children who are currently inpatients at the hospital.  

The charity is arranging a series of events and activities to mark its 40^th Anniversary this year. To find out more information please visit www.latchwales.org or follow the charity’s Facebook page: Facebook.com/LATCHWales