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Tag: Velindre Cancer Centre

Megaday celebrates its 25th edition with 1,500 revellers

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

More than 50 volunteers worked tirelessly so that the event could go ahead.

Megaday to return for 25th edition

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

This year’s event will be kicked off by an evening with ex-Welsh rugby internationals Shane Williams, Martyn Williams and Andy Powell on Saturday, August 24.

Charity open mic night raises almost £6,500 for Velindre

Friday, July 5, 2019Friday, July 5, 2019

The charity night, held last month, was organised by 51-year-old Kirsty Henderson – herself a patient at Velindre.

79-year-old great-grandmother skydives for Velindre Cancer Centre

Thursday, July 4, 2019Thursday, July 4, 2019

Caroline Cooper, who has been a volunteer at the centre for 20 years, dived 15,000ft over Swansea.

Customers at Risca butchers thanked for Easter egg donations

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Each year Howard’s Butchers, in Commercial Street, collects the eggs from kind-hearted customers.

James Dean Bradfield to play at Newbridge Memo to raise money for Velindre

Friday, November 23, 2018

Manic Street Preachers frontman James Dean Bradfield has announced a special charity concert to raise funds for Velindre Cancer Centre.

Staff at Markham shop raise £2,400 for Velindre

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Staff working at a One Stop store have helped raise £2,416 for Velindre Cancer Centre.

Hundreds take part in charity run from Caerphilly to Cardiff for Velindre

Wednesday, September 19, 2018Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Hundreds of runners took part in a charity fun run to help raise thousands of pounds for Velindre Cancer Centre.

Megaday festival another success despite weather

Friday, August 31, 2018Thursday, August 30, 2018

Hundreds of live music fans braved the wind and the rain on the bank holiday to attend this year’s Megaday.

Sam Warburton to start Castle to Castle Velindre run

Wednesday, August 22, 2018Tuesday, August 28, 2018

This year’s Castle to Castle Fun Run in aid of Velindre Cancer Centre will be started by former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton.

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