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
It’s so inspiring to see a community come together for such an important cause. Menter y Mynydd’s effort to raise funds for the breast care unit shows the power of local initiatives in improving health services for everyone.
Amazing to see local initiatives making such a positive impact. How can we encourage more communities to get involved in similar fundraising efforts?
This really highlights the power of local initiatives in making a tangible difference. I’d love to hear more about how the funds will be used by the breast care unit.
It’s amazing to see how community-driven efforts like this can make a real difference. I’d be really interested to learn more about how the funds will be used by the breast care unit — it’s great to see local action supporting essential healthcare.
As someone with close family affected by breast cancer,it’s heartwarming to see community groups like Menter y Mynydd stepping up. These donations do more than fund care—they show people they’re not alone.
It’s so inspiring to see local groups like Menter y Mynydd stepping up to support vital services like the breast care unit. Community-driven fundraising like this really shows the strength and spirit of West Wales!
This kind of community effort really shows theComment Creation for Blog power of collective support. £2,500 can go a long way in improving care and comfort for patients in the breast care unit.
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 great to see local communities coming together for such an important cause. £2,500 is a great contribution to the breast care unit,and it shows how much people care about improving healthcare facilities in their area!
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.