Our fundraisers have had an incredible month, full of ultramarathons, birthday celebrations, memory walks and car racing! We celebrate their amazing achievements below… Nia and Chris Wade host a birthday fundraiser! Nia’s mum turned 60 this July, and to celebrate, Nia and Chris threw a fun-filled birthday bash in aid of Velindre. Chris said: “We’d … Continued
In 2016, Nick O’Donnell’s life took an unexpected turn when his wife spotted a strange black mole on his stomach. After insisting he get it checked with his GP, Nick, a fleet planning engineer for British Airways, was diagnosed with skin cancer. Nick had surgery to remove the melanoma, but in 2022, after five years … Continued
Our incredible fundraisers have been at it again! From half marathons, sponsored car washes and hiking, we celebrate their amazing achievements in this June fundraising wrap… Lifelong Friends Sarah and Clare Raise Over £2,000 for Velindre with Epic Windermere Swim We’re incredibly grateful to Sarah and Clare, two lifelong friends who took on the huge … Continued
We’re thrilled to announce that our team of 26 swimmers completed the 2-mile swimming challenge from Alcatraz Prison to Crissy Field Beach on 19th May 2025. Conditions were challenging, but our incredible swimmers bravely took on the cold, choppy waters and strong underwater currents of San Francisco Bay to raise a mind-blowing £75,000 to date … Continued
Steve Sullivan, one of Velindre Cancer Charity’s longest-standing supporters, celebrates an incredible milestone this year—30 years of supporting Velindre Cancer Charity! Steve’s journey with Velindre began when his good friend Andrew, nicknamed Mega, sadly passed away from cancer in his early 20s after being treated here at the centre. A particular memory that sticks out … Continued
Velindre’s dedicated fundraisers have had another jam-packed month! With exciting activities from marathons, sponsored dinners and chutney-making to nail-biting skydives and a special spotlight on our runners and Carten100 cyclists! We celebrate this month’s incredible fundraisers below… Our Carten100 2025 Cyclists’ Spotlight On 10th May, Velindre’s cyclists took part in the Carten100 bike ride, a … Continued
Over five days Craig Maxwell and his team will row 72-miles, culminating in the presentation of the Investec Champions Cup Final match ball at the Principality Stadium. EPCR – the organisers of rugby’s greatest club rugby tournament the Investec Champions Cup – is delighted to announce a special collaboration with Craig Maxwell and the Maxwell … Continued
We’ve been enjoying the sunshine this April and so have our dedicated fundraisers! From outdoor tea parties, running events and raffles to mammoth exercise challenges and nights out, let’s take a look at some of our fundraisers’ fantastic achievements. Our runners’ spotlight It’s been a busy month for #TeamVelindre’s runners! We celebrate their incredible activities … Continued
FAKTION will have a monumental global impact—potentially doubling survival times for those with advanced breast cancer and offering hope to millions of people worldwide. The world-renowned FAKTION trial started as an idea, born out of a conversation over 10 years ago between three people in a room in Cardiff. They were discussing ways to improve … Continued
We are immensely proud to fund the Arts in Health programme here at Velindre. Officially launched in June 2024 and with the ongoing efforts of our Arts in Health Coordinator, Sally Thelwell, the programme has flourished into an array of creative activities that benefit the mental health and wellbeing of patients, families and staff. Thanks … Continued
