A charity ball has raised nearly £9,000 to support young patients and their families.
The event, held in November in aid of Bronglais Hospital’s Angharad children’s ward, was organised by staff members who raised a total of £8,888 through an auction, raffle, and ticket sales.
The charity ball was organised by Bethan Hughes, paediatric inpatient and outpatient manager and senior sister for the children’s ward, along with her team.
Guests enjoyed a two-course meal, a welcome drink, and an evening of entertainment from harpist Sophie Rudge, singing group the Hornettes, and DJ GOC Sounds.
Ms Hughes said: "I wanted to raise money for the ward in which I work and manage, to help make a difference to the patient journey and enhance the patient experience for children, young people, and their families.
"The Angharad Ward Charity Ball was a huge success.
"I'm very grateful to everyone who came to support and to all who contributed to raffle and auction prizes, and of course to local businesses who sponsored us along the way.
"A big thank you to Paige and the team at Hywel Dda Health Charities for guiding and supporting us along the way."
Guests helped raise funds by purchasing raffle tickets and bidding in the auction, with additional donations collected through a JustGiving page.
Ms Hughes also thanked her colleagues Paula, Eleri, Diane, and Rachel for their help in organising the event.
She said: "I’m so pleased that the night was successful.
"The money raised will go a long way in making a difference to the patients' journey and experience on Angharad Ward."
Paige Denyer, fundraising support officer at Hywel Dda Health Charities, praised the efforts of the organisers.
Ms Denyer said: "Congratulations to Bethan and her team for raising such a fantastic amount for the ward.
"Support from local communities enables us to provide services above and beyond what the NHS can provide in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and Ceredigion, and we are grateful for every donation we receive."
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