CTM UHB staff climb Wales' highest peaks to fundraise for Cwm Taf Morgannwg NHS Charity
CTM UHB staff from Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda raised over £2,000 for the Cwm Taf Morgannwg NHS Charity and local patients, by hiking the three highest mountain peaks in Wales this summer.
A sixteen-strong team, made up of colleagues from Estates, HSDU and friends of staff, were inspired by a desire to keep fit, and give something back to the NHS. The group decided to take on the national Welsh Three Peaks Challenge on 27th July.
Beginning the challenge in Bannau Brycheiniog at 4.45am, the team began their assent of Pen Y Fan at 4.45am, before travelling on to climb Cadair Idris, and finally conquering Yr Wyddfa in Eryri National Park. Battling the elements, they were able to finish the challenge by 8pm in the evening and arrive safely back at Llanberis.
The money they raised will go to the Cwm Taf Morgannwg NHS Charity, the official charity for all Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board staff and patients, and will benefit patients on YCR wards and RGH children’s ward.
The team hit their initial target of £1,000 in just four days, with the total raised now sitting at just over £2390.
Jason Rual, Operations Estates Manager said: “It was a really enjoyable experience, although for two days later it felt like I was climbing Pen Y Fan again every time I went upstairs. But those aches were well worth it for such a deserving cause. I have to thank the team for all the hard work they put into this walk, our driver Ian Welsh who got us to every climb and home again safely, and everyone who has generously donated through Just Giving.”
Abe Sampson, Head of Charity and Income Generation said: “This was a fantastic fundraiser and I’d like to thank each of the team for their time, dedication and determination to complete this formidable challenge. Support from staff fundraisers such as this enables the Cwm Taf Morgannwg NHS Charity to support and further enhance the work of CTMUHB. We are very grateful for all fundraising activity, and every donation we receive.”
If you would like to support the team, you can donate via their Just Giving page HERE.
Any staff or community members looking to fundraise for their local hospitals or services across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board can do so through the Cwm Taf Morgannwg NHS Charity.
For more information about the Cwm Taf Morgannwg NHS Charity, please email: ctm.charity@wales.nhs.uk
29/08/2024