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the big give
This Christmas, Tyˆ Hafan will be taking part in the UK’s biggest online match funding campaign – the Big Give Christmas Challenge. For seven days, it offers supporters of participating charities the opportunity to have their donation doubled. This year, the Christmas Challenge 2021 will take place from 12:00pm 30 November to 12:00pm 7 December.
This fundraising campaign will unite grant makers, businesses and the Welsh public in support of a project at our hospice which will create an inclusive play and therapies space for children with life-limiting conditions. Our new Accessible Play Project will create a unique space for children and their families to explore their world, understand their feelings and express emotions in an engaging multisensory environment. Tyˆ Hafan children often have complex disabilities, meaning standard play areas can be unsafe and inaccessible for them. This leaves families feeling excluded and the child misses out on fun and stimulation. Our Big Give Challenge 2021 project will help to solve this problem by providing specialist and interactive play and therapy support, designed around the needs of children of all ages and abilities. The space will be transformed to make it more inclusive and user friendly. New ceiling hoists will be added throughout, making it easier to move around the space and interact with play equipment and other children. The hoists will be complemented by specialist slings that are easy to fit, supportive and comfortable. Being hoisted can feel frightening for children, so our playworker will be always alongside the child to make the experience fun and part of our play and therapy journey. The Big Give Christmas Challenge provides a unique opportunity in the year to double the impact of your donation to Tyˆ Hafan by matching it pound for pound. We really need your support this Christmas to help us reach our £10,000 public fundraising target via the Big Give Challenge. To find out more about this vital project or to pledge your support today, please get in touch on 02920 532199 or email supportercare@tyhafan.org
new van thanks to euro commercials
Tyˆ Hafan is delighted to be able to take one of our key services – the ever-popular Stay and Play days initiative – out into the community, thanks to the generosity of Euro Commercials, our local MercedesBenz Vans Dealer.
A compact L1 Vito 119 CDI Premium model, the van is the subject of a new sponsorship agreement with Euro Commercials, who chose Tyˆ Hafan as its charity to support this year. Euro Commercials Managing Director Jeff Carne said: “Given the amazing work that the team at Tyˆ Hafan undertake, it was a very easy choice to support and partner this fabulous charity. We are immensely proud that the Vito will take Tyˆ Hafan to the community and ensure the Stay and Play service becomes accessible to a much wider audience.”
remembering your loved ones
A donation in memory can be a very special and meaningful way to remember and celebrate the life of someone close to you. However you decide to remember them with Tyˆ Hafan, you can be sure that together, you and your loved one will be providing care and support for hundreds of children with life-limiting conditions and their families in Wales, for many years to come. Here are some of the different ways you can donate in memory or collect Tyˆ Hafan donations in memory of a loved one: • Create a tribute fund – create a long-lasting online memorial for your loved one at tyhafan.org/in-memory. You can share this page with your friends and family and invite them to share special memories, photos and add thoughtful gifts to remember your loved one. • Funeral collections and donations in lieu of flowers – ask family and friends to make a donation in memory at their funeral. • Events in memory – take part in a walk, run or personal challenge in memory of your loved one, or plant a flower or tree to remember them. You could also celebrate their life by holding an afternoon tea to share lasting memories with family and friends.
celebrate life's precious moments
Celebrate a wedding, civil partnership, birthday, anniversary or other important milestone, while helping support children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Asking for donations instead of gifts is an inspirational way to mark a special occasion. • Wedding fundraising – supporting Tyˆ Hafan in celebration of your wedding or civil partnership is an amazing way to make the day extra special! You can choose from our beautiful range of wedding favours, set up an online celebration page, request donation envelopes or enjoy our speech sweepstake cards – all great ways to fundraise without taking up any extra time in the day. • Birthday fundraising – celebrate your big day by setting up an online celebration page or Facebook fundraiser and share with your friends and family so they can donate to Tyˆ Hafan in lieu of birthday presents. • Tea for Tyˆ Hafan – why not throw a tea party to celebrate your birthday, graduation, anniversary or other special occasion and invite your friends, family or colleagues!
From invitations to party games, use our downloadable resources to help plan the perfect party. Your donation in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a special occasion will help Tyˆ Hafan families create and cherish their own happy memories to hold onto forever. Our dedicated team are here to help you every step of the way. If you need any support, please get in touch on 02920 532199 or email supportercare@tyhafan.org
