A Hywel Dda Health Board staff member is taking on an extraordinary challenge to raise funds for Bronglais Hospital’s Enlli Ward in the coming months.
Digital Communications Officer Laura Hiscox is doing a skydive at Swansea Airport on 18thApril, and she’s got a very good reason for taking on the challenge – to prove to her daughters that she’s just as adventurous as their dad.
Mum-of-two Laura said: “I live in Ceredigion and have two daughters who are 9 and 12. They think that ‘dad’s the adventurous one’ and I want to show them mum is adventurous too, whilst raising money for a wonderful cause.
“I am going to take on a skydive! I did the world’s longest zip line two years ago so now it’s time to up my game!”
Laura hopes to raise £350 for Aberystwyth hospital’s adult mental health ward after seeing firsthand the positive difference funds can make to patients, families and staff.
She explained: “My job means I get to go out on site sometimes and spend a little bit of time on the wards.
“I was in the ward last year filming the Forget Me Not singing session and watched the joy the performance brought the patients. Patients were making requests and singing along with smiles that were catching. It was so lovely to see.”
Laura added: “My lovely neighbour sadly experienced dementia for a number of years and passed away last year after a short time in Bronglais. A friend’s mum is living with Alzheimer’s and neighbours in my community are too. It affects so many people.
“Life on a ward can be unsettling, and having the right items, whether for comfort, stimulation or reassurance, can make a meaningful impact on someone’s day. By fundraising, I hope to contribute to resources that help people feel more settled, connected and cared for during a difficult time in their lives. This challenge is my way of doing something practical and meaningful to support those who need it.”
Claire Rumble, Fundraising Officer for Hywel Dda Health Charities, said: “We’d like to say a massive thank you to Laura for her fundraising efforts.
“Every single donation we receive makes a huge difference to the health, wellbeing and experience of our patients, their families and staff members. These donations don’t replace core NHS funding, they are used to provide items and activities above and beyond core NHS expenditure.”
For more details about the charity and how you can help support local NHS patients and staff, go to https://hywelddahealthcharities.nhs.wales/
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