A Bedwas long-distance walker has completed a 1,100 mile journey around Wales to raise money for Velindre Cancer Centre, which provided support for his grandfather.Gareth Axenderrie completed the walk after climbing Pen-y-Fan…
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Hundreds enjoy Megaday in Caerphilly as £300,000 target for Velindre approaches
More than 1,500 attended the Megaday charity festival on August 29 and 30 in a bid to help the event reach its £300,000 target this year.
Caerphilly fundraisers to take the chop for cancer charities
A 61-year old from Caerphilly is chopping off her long locks in memory of her late husband on their anniversary.
Blackwood residents’ association raises cash for Velindre Hospital’s Patagonia trek
A residents’ association has raised £600 for Velindre Hospital with a fancy dress event.Wayne James, of Blackwood, is taking part in a Patagonia trek in November with the aim of raising £6,000…
Caerphilly rock band release Megaday single for Velindre
A local rock group has written and released a charity single to raise money for Velindre Hospital.
Caerphilly nurse to trek Patagonia to raise cash for Velindre Cancer Centre
An ex-RAF medic is trekking for six days in Patagonia in a bid to raise £6,000 for Velindre Cancer Centre.
Megaday sees 2,000 rockers raise money for Velindre Cancer Centre
Almost 2,000 people celebrated the 20th Megaday on August Bank Holiday weekend at Caerphilly RFC.
Caerphilly Council Staffs’ Three Peak Challenge for charity
Two council employees are preparing themselves to climb the UK’s three biggest mountains in just 24 hours to raise money for three important charities.
Megaday celebrates raising £250,000 for Velindre Cancer Centre
Organisers of the Megaday music festival have celebrated raising £250,000 for Velindre Hospital by presenting it with cheque representing the total amount of money raised.The fundraising event was first launched in 1995…
Maggie’s cancer centre alongside Velindre approved
A new centre to help families affected by cancer is to be built alongside Velindre Hospital in Cardiff.