A woman who spent six weeks in hospital has completed a half marathon to raise funds for the wards that cared for her.
Ceri Bonner raised £1,500 for three wards at Bronglais Hospital after running the Cardiff Half Marathon in October 2025.
The fundraiser supported Rhiannon Ward, the Critical Care Unit (ICU), and the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department.
In August 2024, Ms Bonner was admitted to hospital with severe pancreatitis and spent six weeks receiving treatment, including time in ICU and on Rhiannon Ward.
Her condition left her barely able to walk and separated her from her nine-month-old baby.
Ms Bonner said: "I decided to run the Cardiff Half Marathon to challenge myself and to give something back to Bronglais Hospital.
"I needed three operations in total which left me so weak and barely able to walk.
"Running was far off!
"This is why I needed something to challenge myself and work towards.
"I slowly got stronger and fitter and enjoyed every second of running the Cardiff Half Marathon for the most amazing team of people who got me well again and home to my family.
"I had the most amazing care from Rhiannon Ward, ICU and A&E at Bronglais Hospital and decided to split my fundraising amount between these three wards.
"Each ward gave me the most outstanding care."
Ms Bonner said the support she received during her training was a big help.
She said: "I was lucky to have so many kind and generous donations on my JustGiving page – it really helped with the training.
"I enjoyed everything about this experience.
"I would like to thank everyone at Bronglais Hospital who took such good care of me."
Katie Hancock, Fundraising Officer, said: "A huge thank you to the incredible Ceri Bonner, who conquered the Cardiff Half Marathon.
"Her strength, determination and kindness have helped raise a fantastic amount for Rhiannon Ward, ICU and A&E.
"Ceri, your resilience inspires us all – thank you for making such a difference to these services."
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