If you are going to take part in any events you might like to consider raising some money for British Lung Foundation Wales by getting yourself sponsored. You can either set up your own page on the JustGiving website or by asking family and friends to sponsor you (click for a Sponsor Form).
Os ydych chi’n bwriadu cymryd rhan mewn unrhyw ddigwyddiad efallai yr hoffech ystyried codi rhywfaint o arian ar gyfer Sefydliad Prydeinig yr Ysgyfaint Cymru drwy gael eich noddi. Gallwch naill ai greu eich tudalen eich hun ar y wefan JustGiving neu ofyn i deulu a ffrindiau eich noddi (cliciwch i gael Ffurflen Nawdd).
Welcoming back “Miles of Music”
The popular “Miles of Music” event returns this year with another splendid array of musical talent.
At 7.30 pm, on Friday 11th May, at the Salvation Army - Canton Citadel Corps, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, an audience will be treated to performances from:
‘Côr y Gleision’
‘Côr Merched Bach’
‘Cardiff Canton Citadel Band of the Salvation Army’
The concert is being held in memory of James "Ron" Knuckey, and is being organised by his family. The proceeds from the event will be in aid of the British Lung Foundation.
Our thanks to Bev Fox, Ray Mead and all of Ron's family and friends for their fantastic fundraising efforts for BLF Wales!
Walking Dave’s 17 mile trek
Staying physically active is vital for everyone - but for anyone living with a lung condition, even daily tasks such as putting the kettle on can seem like mountainous effort. Research has shown that exercise is one of the best management tools for lung conditions; and it is therefore essential that everyone does all they can to help themselves.
Dave Taylor, a 70 year old Breathe Easy Chepstow member, is determined to take control of his condition, and go that “extra mile” – an extra 16, in fact.
On the 30th May 2012, Dave will be walking 17 miles from Newport to Chepstow for the British Lung Foundation.
At the age of 18, Dave had an abscess on his left lung. At the age of 56 he suffered pneumonia and had an abscess on his right lung. Today, Dave lives with a largely unrecognised lung condition called Bronchiectasis, and Pseudomonas – a bacteria that affects the lungs.
We would like to wish Dave every success in his preparation for this challenge & good luck for the day!
Dave is supported by:
Staff at the Chest Clinic, St Woolos Hospital, Newport
Staff at Chepstow Leisure Centre
Staff at Mount Pleasant Practice Chepstow
You can support Dave by visiting his Just Giving Page
Annual Neath Valley abseil - a resounding success
A massive thank you to all those who took the plunge in the Neath Valley abseil at Dinas Rock 2012 - in aid of Breathe Easy Neath & the British Lung Foundation.
Over the six years the event has raised over £30,000 (and counting)to support people with lung disease.
Our thanks go to:
Call of the Wild of the Wild
and DVIAS (Dulais Valley Independent Ambulance Service)
You can still donate on the following link: www.justgiving.co.uk/blfwales Swim 7 miles - cook 100 breakfasts!
That's what Ray Mead, from Swansea, and his family did to raise £4050 for BLF!
Ray (right of picture) organised a sponsored swim at his local pool. He took part with his son, Gary, and grandsons Liam and Ryan. Between them they swam 7 miles.
After a marathon in the pool, it was time for another one in the kitchen! Ray and family organised a fundraising breakfast at the Salvation Army Citadel in Morriston.
Our thanks to Ray and all his family for their fantastic fundraising to support our work.
Remembering her mother, helping others breathe easy
Teresa Lewis, from Llandinam in Powys, organised a fair in the local village hall in August, which raised over £1750 to support the work of BLF. The day was held in memory of her mother Gloria Evans of Llanidloes.
Teresa said “ My mother had suffered around 17years with COPD, a chronic lung condition, so I would like to help others in a similar position. The day was a huge success. Thanks to everyone for their support on the day, their donations for the British Lung Foundation, and also to all the local businesses that donated prizes for the raffle".
Picture: Teresa hands over a cheque for £1754.09 to British Lung Foundation nurse Shirley Pickstock.
Wales's speediest singer? Opera baritone runs half-marathon for BLF
Owen Webb, who sings with the Welsh National Opera, ran the Cardiff half-marathon for BLF Wales on 16 October. Owen took part in two wonderful concerts, given by WNO members, for our Breathe Easy groups.
Picture: Owen serenading Breathe Easy members. See the pictures of our north Wales and south Wales concerts.
Owen says: "As an opera singer, I rely on my lungs! The BLF is doing fantastic work that fortunately I've been able to see first hand, having participated in the concerts".
Owen is also hoping to do the London marathon next year. Thanks to Owen for all his support for our work. You can sponsor him here.
Artist's hidden works exhibited for BLF
Paintings by Catherine Dawson, a talented local artist from Pencoed, have been on display for the first time in Bridgend, with money raised going to support the work of BLF Wales.
Catherine passed away earlier this year, and her son, David, came across the paintings at her home.
David very kindly offered to donate any profits raised from the paintings to support the work of BLF Wales, in his mother's memory. We'd like to thank him for his support, and all at the Nolton Art Gallery for their help in putting the exhibition together.
Iomp Cymru 2011 (Arwyn Davies & Team)
68 miles, 29 hours and 24 pairs of socks! That's what was involved in the epic walk from Hay on Wye to Aberaeron led by former Wales and Scarlets star Dafydd Jones. The trek, called Iomp Cymru, was to raise money for British Lung Foundation Wales, Wales Air Ambulance and Ray Gravell And Friends Charitable Trust.
All donations received will be split equally between these 3 charities.
Rhennir yr arian yn gyfartal rhwng y dair elusen.
Please donate via
www.charitygiving.co.uk/iompcymru
A huge thank you to Arwyn for organising - and doing - the walk, along with Dafydd, Craig and Euryn. We really appreciate your support for our work.
Diolch o galon i Arwyn a'r tim!
You can see more pictures of the walk on the team's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/IompCymru.
Miles of Music - Cardiff concert helps others breathe easy
Singers, junior harpists, percussionists and even a full brass band - that's what the audience were treated to at this special concert in Cardiff on Saturday 14 May in aid of BLF Wales. Performing at this year's concert were:
- Ffourtissimo - singing quartet
- Cardiff Canton Citadel Salvation Army Band (pictured)
- Cor Bach Merched (girls' choir)
- Telynau Taf (junior harpists)
- Morriston Citadel Salvation Army Timbrelists
The concert was the latest in a series of events in memory of James "Ron" Knuckey, organised by his family, including:
- Sponsored swim by family members
- Fundraising event, Morriston Salvation Army Hall
Ron died last year after battling a rare lung condition. He was a member of the Cardiff Canton Salvation Army Band.
Our thanks to Bev Fox, Ray Mead and all of Ron's family and friends for their fantastic fundraising efforts for BLF Wales!
Run, jump and have fun - family's fundraising in memory of Derek.
A North Wales family has presented £4500 to the British Lung Foundation Wales, in memory of a much-loved husband, father and grandfather – Derek Millington of Holywell.
Derek's daughter, Julie, organised a fundraising parachute jump from 10,000 feet. Gareth Millington, Derek’s son, raised money by running the Chester half-marathon. And the family also organised a fun day at the Lighthouse Inn in Talacre.
Irene, Derek's widow, and her family presented their donation to Chris Mulholland, Head of British Lung Foundation Wales, at a special dinner in St Asaph on Monday 25 October, which was Derek’s birthday.
Irene said: "The reason I chose the British Lung Foundation was because I saw Derek suffer for so long. Attending the Breathe Easy Group with him made me realise just how many people suffered from COPD and we knew there wasn’t enough funding to help people with lung conditions. The fundraising has also been a lifesaver for me, keeping me busy and focused"
Picture shows Mrs Millington and family presenting cheque to Chris Mulholland, Head of BLF Wales.
Best foot forward - Aeron Valley 21 mile sponsored walk
Family and friends of Gareth Davies, who died from pulmonary fibrosis, have raised over £5000 for BLF Wales in his honour after walking 21 miles through the Aeron Valley in beautiful mid-Wales.
His son, Arwyn Davies who helped organise the walk, said:
"We have been amazed and delighted with the support shown for the event. We are grateful to everyone that have supported us. As a family, we were determined to do something in his memory that would contribute to the efforts to ease the suffering for others affected by this condition".
Picture: Arwyn,family and friends pause for a photo on their walk More information can be found, and donations can be made, on the website
www.justgiving.com/Arwyn-Davies-and-team.
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