The topic of wills and future planning is never easy to think about, and is quite often at the bottom of peoples ‘to do’ list. It really doesn’t need to be all doom and gloom. Actually, it should be the opposite. Read More
Helping families make the most of the time that they have together is one of the main aspects of what we do at Tŷ Hafan, making memories that can be cherished for a lifetime. Read More
A team of cyclist from four Costain associated projects in South Wales is setting out on a 400mile cycle challenge to circumnavigate the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula, to raise funds towards the Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice Memorial Gardens Read More
Lyn Fields, mum to twins Catherine and Kirstie, is still very much involved with Tŷ Hafan, despite the fact that her daughters left the care of the hospice over five years ago. Read More
I was thrilled to be invited and play alongside two other Tŷ Hafan dads and Gareth Jenkins at the NHBC Golf Day Read More
Last week, a part of Pembrey Country Park in Carmathenshire, disappeared under a blanket of beautiful bubbles, as we staged a trial run of the Bubble Rush, coming to Pembrey on 9 September. Read More
We are a small jazz club currently preparing for our 6th annual wall2wall Jazz Festival at the end of August. This year, we are delighted to share our final festival day, Sunday 2nd September, with Tŷ Hafan. Read More
In the wake of National Playday which took place this week on 1 August, Tŷ Hafan play practitioner Jemma Tudor explains why she and fellow practitioner Mags Butler will be helping Tŷ Hafan’s children to celebrate every child’s right to play Read More
There is no doubt that taking on a challenge that combined the National and welsh3peaks challenge was going to be hard, but then all of us faced tougher challenges every day. Read More
This week, we held a special birthday party at the hospice to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Tŷ Hafan Scout group Read More
My name is Amie and my son, Callum, goes to Tŷ Hafan. He loves it and so does the whole family. Read More
Elain James was referred to Tyˆ Hafan in January 2011 when she was just 8 months old. Elain was antenatally diagnosed with congenital heart disease, but it wasn’t until she was born that her family knew the full extent of her illness. Tests revealed Elain had multiple, complicated heart conditions and a rare genetic disorder called 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. She also has a permanent feeding tube attached to her stomach. Read More
When Alice was born at 34 weeks, the doctors delivered devastating news to her mum and dad – their newborn baby girl had just 20 minutes to live. Barry and Rebecca had known their daughter was at risk since their 20-week scan had picked up problems, with serious implications for their unborn baby’s safety. But they could never have imagined the difficult road that lay ahead of them. Read More
When baby Ollie was born in June 2014, he wasn’t breathing. So he was resuscitated before being put in the arms of his Mum, Sophie. She and her husband Sean took their precious new-born son home the next day, but for some reason, they knew something wasn’t right. Read More
In 2001, Wendy and Adrian Watkins were looking forward to the birth of their twins to complete their family and provide their nine-year-old son, Aled, with siblings. Read More
I think the biggest thing that Tŷ Hafan gives the twins is confidence. They are really quiet and sometimes don’t say anything at all in certain environments, but at Tŷ Hafan, they are totally different and can be themselves. Read More
To me Tŷ Hafan is a special place. It is a place where you have fun, laughter and tears too. The staff from the cleaners, chefs, care team, nurses and admin workers are all wonderful and make you feel so welcome at Tŷ Hafan. Read More
I have twin brothers who are 13 years old who have Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We have been coming to Tŷ Hafan since 2009. I have had some great times at Tŷ Hafan and have attended many sibling evenings. Read More
Many people don’t know that Tŷ Hafan cares for the whole family, including the grandparents. It is a fantastic charity that does so much good for the twins and our entire family. They make me feel so welcome and we always have so much fun and lots of giggles when we’re there. Read More
As one of Lewys’ links I am allocated to work with him when he visits Tŷ Hafan. But as him and his brother, Rhodri, are inseparable you pretty much work with both of them. Read More
For #FamilyFriday this week, following Remember A Charity In Your Will Week, Loran Beynon from JP Legal tells us how important wills are and how remembering a charity in your will can make the world of difference. https://zurl.co/vHkd
Not a magic carpet ride, but the Tŷ Hafan Run Disney team are on board the ferry and on their way to Disneyland Paris for the fundraising trip of a lifetime. Have a great time everyone and remember: “First, think. Second, dream. Third, believe. And finally, dare.” – Walt Disney
At Tŷ Hafan, every day could be Christmas day! As the winter weather makes it's way to Sully, we've been getting into the Christmas spirit with a panto, complete with a snowman and a snow-dog. Attended and enjoyed by the families and staff , it brightened up this dull day!
Have you heard that our amazing Tŷ Hafan dads have been nominated for an award? They took on their epic @5in55 challenge in June and showed us all that #DadsMatter. Now they've been nominated for Fundraising Team of the Year so have a read and vote! https://zurl.co/GtyG
For this week's #FamilyFriday, we're looking at the different forms of memory making and how this process gives our families connection to the child that can be treasured forever. https://zurl.co/dOUp
There is a double page spread in this week's edition of The Llanelli Herald of last week's #BubbleRushPembrey2018 Be sure to pick up a copy and please like our page. Thank you 😀 Pembrey Country Park
We're following the leader! Today we've been joined by some of our favourite Disney characters for a parade around the office! #tyhafanrundisney
Asda Aberdare..My boy using his tokens to help raise money for Ty Hafan...
The amaze-bubble Ty Hafan Bubble Rush event at Pembrey Country Park on Sunday 9th September 2018!
Disney 5k here we come! #TyHafanRunDisney https://t.co/JuwM2B2hVd
For #FamilyFriday this week, following Remember A Charity In Your Will Week, Loran Beynon from JP Legal tells us h… https://t.co/lt7ZM7HYW4
Good luck to all of our Disney 5k participants today! 🍀 #TyHafanRunDisney https://t.co/0Skm3Ilkiy
RT Today @tyhafan we brought Xmas forward, for some very special children. We had a panto, a Carol concert, Xmas lunc… https://t.co/NYuhzMbZyW
@james_a_meacham We wish it could be Christmas every day!
RT Updated auction items list 😆 message me if you’re interested in any. All money raised is to buy a piece of equipmen… https://t.co/zVqOu2mWwy
Not a magic carpet ride, but the Tŷ Hafan Run Disney team are on board the ferry and on their way to Disneyland Par… https://t.co/9oVf3jHnwC
At Tŷ Hafan, every day could be Christmas day! As the winter weather makes it's way to Sully, we've been getting in… https://t.co/oGTcuywFGB
@andrewcanna Thanks so much Andrew, great to hear from you
RT Please help me raise vital funds for Ty hafan by supporting me in my Cardiff half marathon challenge. https://t.co/cCS1sgRFys
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