Menter y Mynydd organised a fundraising event and raised £2,500 for the Breast Care Unit at Prince Philip Hospital.
Menter y Mynydd is a group from Mynydd y Garreg who have organised Welsh events in the village, including an Eisteddfod, for over 30 years.
Helen John, a member of Menter y Mynydd, said: “The event took place in Mynydd y Garreg Hall on Friday 18th October 2024. There was a performance by a well-known folk group.
“We fundraised for the Breast Care Unit at Prince Philip Hospital to thank the service for the care and special treatment I have received since 2024.
“Thanks to family, friends and local businesses for their help and generous donations towards the evening. And thank you to the Mynydd y Garreg Hall Committee and Castell Howell for donating the food.”
Nicola Llewelyn, Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, said: “Thank you to Menter y Mynydd for organising such a lovely event to raise funds for the Breast Care Unit at Prince Philip Hospital.
“The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive.”
Your donations are making a positive difference to the health, wellbeing and experience of NHS patients, service users and staff.
For more details about the charity and how you can help support local NHS patients and staff, go to www.hywelddahealthcharities.org.uk
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What a wonderful and heartwarming story. A huge congratulations to Menter y Mynydd for organising such a successful event and raising an incredible £2,500 for the Breast Care Unit at Prince Philip Hospital.
It’s truly inspiring to see community groups like this,with such a long history of promoting Welsh culture,now channeling that same spirit into supporting vital local health services. Helen John’s personal motivation to give back for the “care and special treatment”she received makes the fundraising effort even more meaningful.
The collaboration mentioned—from family and friends to local businesses,the Hall Committee,and Castell Howell—shows what can be achieved when a community comes together. Thank you,Nicola Llewelyn and Hywel Dda Health Charities,for highlighting how these donations make a real difference for patients and staff.
This is a fantastic example of community spirit in action. Well done to all involved
Really heartening to see community spirit in action! Supporting the breast care unit this way not only helps financially,but also spreads awareness where it matters most.
It’s inspiring to see communities coming together for such an important cause! Events like these not only help raise vital funds but also raise awareness about the needs of local health facilities. Hopefully,more communities will follow this example.