Funding innovative projects and support services that extend beyond NHS provisions💚 Together, we will achieve Victory Over Cancer.
Velindre Cancer Centre
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Great to have you on board! #3WhitchurchAmigos @samwarburton_ @GeraintThomas86
Thanks President @JiffyRugby for your help with this #VictoryOverCancer
Delighted to announce that I have accepted an invitation to be a Patron of Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, please give them a follow at @Velindre
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Delighted to announce that the @Manics James Dean Bradfield gig for @Velindre at the @NewbridgeMemo raised just over £7,000! What a fantastic night, thanks so much James
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Today we pay our respects and remember a great rugby player, family man, friend and character. @mattjwatkins was a wonderful supporter of ours and we have so many fond memories. Our thoughts are with his family and friends #RIPMJ💚
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£35 MILLION raised for @VelindreCC since @JiffyRugby became Charity President.
💬 "I'm constantly surprised and humbled by the amazing support that is received from fundraisers from across Wales and beyond. I'm really pleased to reach this milestone together.” - Jonathan Davies
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💚 THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS HAPPEN 💚 Words cannot express how grateful we are! You have changed so many lives of cancer patients and their families here at Velindre Cancer Centre ✌️
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We did it!! HUGE congratulations to our amazing trekkers who not only smashed the extremely physical & emotional trek but also raised a staggering £250,000! Now for the long journey home. Nepal its been amazing. #Namaste🙏🏼💚
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Please join us in wishing our incredible Patron James Dean Bradfield of @Manics a big Happy Birthday! 🎉
Thank you James for all of your incredible support over the years, we feel very lucky to have you as part of Team Velindre 💚
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A message from our brand new Patron @GeraintThomas86 🙌🏻💚
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The biggest of CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible Patron @samwarburton_ on his OBE 🙌🏻💚 So thoroughly deserved, we couldn’t be more proud of you, and everything you’ve achieved on and off the field! #legend
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Thank you to @Manics who have made an extremely generous donation of £15,000 to @VelindreCC from their recent NHS gigs 🌈
We're extremely grateful for the fantastic support of the band over the years and are so proud to call James an official Charity Patron.
Thank you all 💚
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🎉🎈HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎈🎉 to our wonderful supporter @seanmooremanic Thank you so much for your incredible support over the years, we're so grateful for everything you do for us. We hope you have a lovely day celebrating💚💚
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.@mattjwatkins is an incredible and inspirational guy! 💚
Ex-Wales international Matthew J Watkins has spoken about his ongoing battle with cancer. He's a true inspiration.
Read: bit.ly/2K4aECy
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Please retweet as much as possible, incredible message from @Velindre President
@velindrecc the Hospital of Hope is over 60 years old and we desperately need a new Hospital to support thousands & thousands of families dealing with cancer. The proposed new site will allow patients, families & local residents to enjoy the meadows together. #SupportNewVelindre
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Devastated to hear of the passing of @mattjwatkins our thoughts are with his family and friends at this awful time 💔💚
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We couldn't be more proud of our incredible Patron @samwarburton_ who has been named @lionsofficial Captain!! #LionsNZ2017 #SamOurCaptain ✌️
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Please join us in wishing our incredible Patron James Dean Bradfield of
@Manics a big Happy Birthday! 🎉
Thank you James for all of your incredible support over the years, we feel very lucky to have you as part of #TeamVelindre 💚
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Our Patron @GeraintThomas86 has sent a wonderful message of thanks to our incredible staff @VelindreCC We are so thankful to have such unbelievable support at such a difficult time. THANK YOU Geraint! 💚
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Huge thank you to @Manics @seanmooremanic for raising £16,727 for @Velindre on his Peru Trek. Amazing! justgiving.com/fundraising/s…
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bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/…. @JiffyRugby 30 years on from the day he switched to Rugby League. Incredible career in Union & League and also as President of @velindre! Helped raise over £28 million and counting….
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Delighted to announce that @martynewilliams Grand Slam Lunch at @principalitysta yesterday raised a staggering £21,000! Once again a huge thank you to everybody who attended, donated prizes, entered the raffle and bid in the auction! #Nugget #Velindre #VictoryOverCancer
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We are very fortunate to have such a great President in @JiffyRugby for @Velindre, his commitment and support have been crucial in us raising over £33 million in the last 12 years. And the bikes rides ARE brilliant fun too!
"I rang my mum and all of a sudden I broke down and cried."
Wales legend @JiffyRugby recounts the time his emotions got the better of him after a bike ride across America in aid of @Velindre 🚲
Full Episode Here⬇️
📺piped.video/Hn_MXpnPw8w
🎧podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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Two weeks today! @Manics James Dean Bradfield will be helping us turn Wales Red! #WearRedForWalesAndVelindre ❤️💚✌🏻️ velindrefundraising.com/wear…
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Happy Birthday to our outstanding Charity President @JiffyRugby who has played an integral role in raising over £35 Million for @Velindre during his 15 years of support.
His unwavering passion, commitment and hard work is truly appreciated by all at @VelindreCC 🌈💚
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Congratulations from everyone @velindre to our wonderful Patron, @GeraintThomas86 on receiving your OBE. Totally deserved! 💚
We are so proud Geraint is part of our #VelindreFamily. 😀✌️
bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-wales-5…
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Today, we celebrate the 60th Birthday of Velindre President and Rugby Legend, @JiffyRugby 🎉
£39 Million has been raised since welcoming Jonathan as our President which is testament to the genuine passion and energy, he invests in our cause each day.
Happy Birthday Jonathan 💚
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Surprise visit from an absolute Legend. Chris Eubank was in the area and asked if could call in! Brilliant with @VelindreCC patients huge thanks to @LyonsDenPromo more photos to follow on Monday
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Please join us in wishing @MorganStoddart, former Wales international rugby union player and Velindre Ambassador, a very Happy Birthday! 🎉🎈
During the COVID Pandemic, Morgan has helped raised over £140,000 for Velindre Cancer Centre through his 1000 Miles In May event idea! 💚
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Velindre President Jonathan Davies ( @JiffyRugby ) has been following the recent developments of the planning for the new Velindre Cancer Centre Hospital and has asked us to help share his story... #SupportNewVelindre 💚
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A year ago today we lost a true gentleman and good friend, Matthew J Watkins.
On the 1st Anniversary of his passing, his close friends and family have created a special tribute fund to continue raising funds for Velindre 💚
Click below to donate ⬇️
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Derrick King is a legend in Bridgend and he's also a legend to us. His dedication and passion for raising funds over the years has been nothing short of incredible, and more recently even more so. Please join us in wishing this wonderful man a very happy birthday
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We've definitely got that #FridayFeeling 🙌
TWO WEEKS TODAY we will turn Wales Red to support @WelshRugbyUnion & @Velindre
Order your t-shirts here today to avoid next day postage costs
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Mugs & wristbands available from the @Velindre office! ❤️✌️
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Congratulations to our friends @Manics on their new single #InternationalBlue 💙 Thanks to JBD and @seanmooremanic for the continued support! #Patagonia #MachuPicchu ✌️
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Many Happy Returns to our wonderful Patron, James Dean Bradfield! We hope 'Kevin Carter' spoils you with a trip to 'Australia', your celebrations are 'Everlasting' and you 'Stay Beautiful'! #PUNblwyddHapus 💚 #TogetherStronger
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Here’s our wonderful Professor @tomcrosby12 receiving his very well deserved OBE @BuckinghamofUK for services to cancer services in Wales. Tom’s dedication, commitment and passion for Velindre & cancer care is nothing short of incredible and we are very grateful and proud 💚
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Patron @samwarburton_ called in to send time with our patients and made Willl's day. Great gesture, great bloke
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Here are the Christmas trees at Velindre Cancer Centre bringing joy to our staff, patients and their families 💚
Hopefully, the tour numbers can help us raise much needed funds for the #HospitalOfHope 🙏🏻
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Wonderful to catch up with this pair today & see @mattjwatkins & @MorganStoddart are supporting #WearRedForWalesAndVelindre 2018! ❤️✌🏻
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Really looking forward to auctioning this @GeraintThomas86 signed yellow jersey for @Velindre at an event in the near future.
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A huge good luck to everyone starting @ShaneWilliams11 ShaneWilliams11 774 mile indoor bike challenge today! Thank you for all of the amazing donations! It’s not too late to take part 😀To donate to Shane and to join him on his ride please visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Sha… 💚💚
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Please join us in wishing our President @JiffyRugby Happy Birthday ! 🎉
We are beyond grateful for the support shown over the past 12 years, we really couldn't ask for a better leader to help us spread awareness & raise funds.
Have the best day, you completely deserve it! ✌️💚
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Huge thanks to @ShaneWilliams11 @_SeanHolley @byrney_15 and @hookjameshook for a fantastic evening of stories, laughter and fundraising last night!! An amazing £8,450 was raised for @Velindre supporting cancer patients and their families in Wales! #Grateful
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Always great to have our President @JiffyRugby at @Velindre signing some memorabilia for auction, this one always a great memory!
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On 2nd of September, 22 close friends and team-mates of former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins will cycle in his memory on what would have been his 42nd birthday.
Click the link to support the Matthew J Watkins Birthday Ride:
justgiving.com/fundraising/m…
⬇️Read more below⬇️
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We, along with our president @JiffyRugby would like to say a huge thank you to @Bbi_Group for their extremely generous donation of £10,000. Well done to everyone who is taking on the 1000 Miles In May challenge, you’re doing an incredible job! 💚💚
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🚨 #TwitterComp 🚨
Just Like and RT to win 2 tickets to #LionsLegendLunch @principalitysta and this @lionsofficial goodies bundle! 🏉💚✌🏻️ Go!
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What an amazing #Castle2Castle run today!! Over 500 people ran 11miles Caerphilly Castle to Cardiff castle. Huge thanks to EVERYONE...runners, volunteers, marshals, sponsors, organisers & @samwarburton_ You are all brilliant and we hope to see you again next year!🏃🏻♂️✌🏼💚
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The BIGGEST of THANKS to @Carten100 for the absolutely incredible donation of £61884...a huge slice of the cake (total) raised by this amazing annual event which this year is an incredible £150k! @JiffyRugby @samwarburton_ @martynewilliams @ShaneWilliams11
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We are so very excited for the 1st episode of Velindre #HospitalOfHope to air tomorrow evening at 8pm on ITV Cymru Wales! Please tune in its one not to be missed. @JiffyRugby @samwarburton_ @martynewilliams @ShaneWilliams11 @carolyn_hitt velind.re/HospitalOfHope
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They’re off! @JiffyRugby @martynewilliams @_SeanHolley & 53 others are on their way to San Fran for the epic #WestCoastBikeRide raising funds for our Specialist Nurses💚 Thanks @Edwards_travel @Village_Hotels for your continued support #GoodLuck #VictoryOverCancer✌🏼🚴🏼♀️
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We're underway @CornerstoneCdf for our incredible Presidents Lunch to celebrate @JiffyRugby's 10 year anniversary 💚💚💚💚💚 #CongratsJiffy
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Devastated to hear of the passing of our wonderful Ambassador and avid supporter Rhodri Morgan. Our thoughts are with Julie and his family.
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And that’s a wrap on #Majorca22 🚵🏻♂️
2 phenomenal weeks led by Patron @samwarburton_ and @VelindreCC President @JiffyRugby 👏🏻
THANK YOU to all participants across BOTH groups who have collectively raised a staggering £230,000 from this event! 🏆🙏🏻
We are SO proud & grateful 💚
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James Dean Bradfield @Manics is to play an intimate solo show in South Wales next month in aid of charity. Here's how you can get tickets for the gig.
bit.ly/2S5tJHe
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This clip says it all 👇🏻💚 @VelindreCC @VelindreTrust
"I can't imagine there's a better place in the world to be treated." 🧡
Rhod Gilbert chats to Eleri Siôn about his treatment at Velindre Cancer Centre and plans to get back trekking.
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Today our president @JiffyRugby collected an incredible £20,000 from @TheWaltersGroup raised by the firm and their employees during 2019/20. We are beyond grateful for your support & generosity which will make a huge difference during these difficult times. Diolch 💚
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Multiple comedy gigs are taking place across Wales in aid of @Velindre after being inspired by the courage and positivity of comedian RHOD GILBERT as he begins treatment at @VelindreCC 💚
See if a Charity gig is coming to a venue near you ⬇️
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/c…
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Quick update from @ShaneWilliams11 as all riders arrive and depart from their 2nd venue of the 150km tour ➡️ @LibertyStadium 👏🏻
Travelling at LIGHTENING speed with a huge amount of love, passion and great memories driving them in honour of the 42nd Birthday of MJ! @RideMj
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And what an incredible job you've done supporting @Velindre . £28 million and counting....Thanks so much 👍
42 years to today I lost my dad to cancer. Miss him every day. Gave me the motivation to do what I did. And now helping @Velindre to #victoryovercancer #appreciatewhatyougot
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So this happened last night-Our incredible Ambassadors Wayne & Jayne Griffiths hit £500k in memory of their daughter Rhian. Their hard work & dedication to their beautiful daughter and Velindre is truly amazing and words can’t describe how grateful and proud we are💚💙
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#SamWarburtonFullContact Great to see this programme highlight what everyone at @Velindre has known for ages...that @samwarburton_ is an absolutely top bloke and we are so grateful he is a wonderful Patron for @Velindre and a great Ambassador for Wales.
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They did it! both groups completed the #PatagoniaTrek and raise £500,000 for Velindre! Massive well done and thank you to all involved!
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100 limited edition prints of Matthew J Watkins are available to order.
If you would like to buy a print please click the link below and make a minimum donation of £15.00.
Add 'MJ Prints' in the notes and our team will post it to you.
Order today ⬇️
velindrefundraising.enthuse.…
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💚 Thank you to everyone who joined us this evening to celebrate raising £30 MILLION for Velindre.💚
To everyone who has donated, supported and volunteered, you have made this happen and for that we are truly grateful. THANK YOU!💚 #velindrefamily
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Who's joining us at the @aahevents #CardiffTriathlon this weekend?
We have a special message from our incredible Patron @GeraintThomas86 wishing all the participants, including his family teams, GOOD LUCK!
Please pop down and say hi! We'll be in the events village all day 💚
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We are extremely saddened by today’s news of the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore.
Thanks to his efforts, 241 NHS charities, including Velindre, have received vital funding.
His legacy will be felt for years to come by all NHS charities, patients, staff and volunteers 🌈💚
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@Velindre Peru party with @ShaneWilliams11 @DerekTheWeather on the way. Thanks to @Edwards_travel @Village_Hotels
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This is absolutely amazing! Caerphilly Castle is supporting #WearRedForWalesAndVelindre in true style!! We can’t thank you enough.. Red suits you!! ❤️
We are red at Wales’ largest castle @Caerphilly_Cadw tonight – join us and #WearRedforWalesandVelindre as we help to beat cancer! @JiffyRugby ow.ly/GEJN30qdT9c @Velindre
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Nia's raised £500 & loving the training for @Ironkids 500m this September! justgiving.com/mcfadyen #Grateful
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@JiffyRugby is leading an overseas bike ride in aid of @Velindre 💚
Conquer Majorca's epic mountain climbs on this 3-day 390KM challenge.
Climb the Sa Calobra originally made famous by the training rides of Team Sky and @GeraintThomas86 🚵♂️
SIGN UP ⬇️
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They made it! 💚😁
Velindre Ambassador, Tracey Davies and her incredible team have made it to base camp! We are so proud of them. Their support, determination and courage is unbelievable!
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The BIG DAY is here @ShaneWilliams11 🎉🎉🎉
One final push to cross the finish line and tame THE BEAST CHALLENGE in aid of @Velindre
We saved the most sentimental videos for last, here is a very special message for you! 💚
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Winners of the most money raised for #WearRedForWalesAndVelindre 2019 = visit from @samwarburton_ Congratulations @AberdareOnline for all your hard work and we hope you can support us next year!!!!
Here we go for lower school assembly
Our special guest @lionsofficial @cardiff_blues
@samwarburton_ @Velindre
St Johns winners of Velindre secondary school fundraisers of the year 💪💪💪
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These fantastic limited edition figures...not the one in the middle😂 so generously donated by @WorldOfGroggs will be up for grabs at our #CaptainsLunch with @samwarburton_ on 28 feb @NLawGlobal @walesweeklondon **Only 2 tables left!!! Book at www. Velindrefundraising.com/book…
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We were delighted to receive a surprise visit from former World Champion @ChrisEubank on Saturday morning!
Chris was superb with patients and staff alike, spending quality time and showing a genuine interest in everyone.
Thank you Chris & @LyonsDenPromo for organising 💚 💚
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Please join us in wishing Velindre Patron, @martynewilliams a very Happy Birthday from everyone here at Velindre. 🎉🎊
We are so thankful for the wonderful work Martyn does, raising millions of pounds for the hospital, which has been life changing for our amazing patients. 👏💚
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After yesterday's great visit from @lionsofficial Head Coach Warren Gatland & @Velindre president @JiffyRugby we're left with these..
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.@VelindreCC needs your help. Velindre Charity Fundraising funds vital staff and services now needed more than ever during and after this pandemic. If you can please support our NHS and our staff’s vital work on the frontline here: justgiving.com/velindrefront…
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Cracking weather for the 8th annual Alistair Edwards golf day great support from @JiffyRugby and @martynewilliams
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Congratulations to this phenomenal team who have successfully completed a truly epic challenge in aid of @VelindreCC 🙌🏻🚴🏻
A very tough week of climbing but this group have powered through and have each helped make a huge difference to the lives of cancer patients in Wales! 💚
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Brilliant to have you on board @GarethBale11 ⚽️ Now it’s over to you @samwarburton_ 💪🏻💚
Thanks for the nomination @JiffyRugby. Proud to support @Velindre in the #TwoPointSixChallenge
I nominate @samwarburton_ & my followers to get involved.
Donate to justgiving.com/fundraising/v… or signup at twopointsixchallenge.co.uk
Tune in Sunday & see if I can complete my challenge!
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💚ADMIRAL HAVE CHOSEN US AS THEIR CHARITY OF THE YEAR!💚
We are so proud to announce @AdmiralGroup Renewal Department have chosen us as their 2020 charity of the year. Please join us in thanking them for this wonderful support🤗
We can't wait to work with such a brilliant team!
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Still totting up but looks like last nights @stereophonics gig for West Coast Ball raised £60,000 for @Velindre Huge thanks to the band, @JiffyRugby @PollyJames @Rushy_8 and everyone who supported us. Thank you!!
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Compassionate Care Lead Nurse, Michele Pengelly, will celebrate her 40 years of nursing this May and has chosen to use this special milestone as a way of raising awareness and vital funds for the children's resources at @velindrecc 👏 1/3
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And @JiffyRugby Will be continuing his incredible support for @Velindre tomorrow night when he hosts our Ball with @stereophonics
I’ve just discovered that this piece with @JiffyRugby has had 84,000 page views. Wow. Thank you to everyone who took the trouble to read it. walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugb…
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Happy birthday to the our wonderful ambassador, the inventor of A mile a day in May and fundraiser extraordinaire Hugh Williams-Jones @VOC2016.
Thank you for everything you do for Velindre 💚💚
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Today's #MondayMotivation comes from our second group of INCREDIBLE West Coast Bike Riders who cycled over 600km from San Francisco to LA and RAISED OVER £225,000.
THE TWO BIKERIDES HAVE CURRENTLY RAISED WELL OVER £600,000 IN TOTAL! THANK YOU EVERYONE we are IMMENSELY GRATEFUL!
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Our Patron @ShaneWilliams11 has a message for the extraordinary @FFfundraisers as they're almost half way through their epic challenge! 💚✌🏻
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Please vote for Velindre Fundraiser CRAIG MAXWELL as Cyclist of the Year 2023 ⬇️
cyclingplus.com/magazine/rid…
Craig was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer at 42 and has since raised over £360K. Craig is currently cycling from Paris to Bordeaux with @velindre and @JiffyRugby 🚴🏻
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Huge congratulations from everyone at @Velindre Mr President!
Thank you very much for the kind invitation. Privilege to be on the stage with two legends Henry Blofeld and John Motson. Great lunch.
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So proud our President @JiffyRugby has been awarded an OBE for his work supporting @Velindre. Over £14 million raised on his watch.
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1000 miles completed in one day! 🙌🏻👏🏻
Huge congratulations and thank you to @MorganStoddart and team for their incredible effort!
Keep donating here ⬇️
justgiving.com/fundraising/1…
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Huge thank you to the wonderful @thomaspontcanna for the delivery of 60 hot freshly cooked meals and box of chocolate brownies for the wonderful staff @VelindreCC who were so so grateful. Thank you so much Tom 🌈💚💙
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