Kirsty Griffiths

Kirsty's Marathon Fundraiser!!

Fundraising for Hywel Dda Health Charities
£949
raised of £500 target
by 44 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Virtual London Marathon 2021, on 3 October 2021
We raise funds for local NHS services to make a positive difference

Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am taking part in the years Virtual London Marathon on October 3rd 2021 to raise funds for the Organ and Tissue donation teams in Hywel Dda Health Board and to raise awareness of Organ Donation and the amazing work that the Specialist Organ Donation teams do here in Hywel Dda Health Board.

My Dad passed away in Glangwili General Hospital and with the help, guidance and support from the Specialist Organ Donation team, we made the decision to donate his organs. From the very first meeting right until today - 6 years later, we are still supported by the team, and receive updates from any donations that continue to be made.

From Dad's death, multiple people across the UK benefited from his donations. His heart was donated to the Bristol Heart Bank, where tissue is stored and donated to babies and children that are born with heart defects that need repair. This donation continues to save lives, with a 5 day old baby girl receiving his heart valves in a life saving operation.     

I cannot thank the Organ Donation Teams enough for the daily dedication and sacrifices they make in supporting our loved ones through their final journey, right through to supporting families that are bereaved and struggling,  through to supporting the individuals that are receiving the organs and beginning their new journey. 

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About the charity

We are the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board. We raise and distribute funds to enhance our local NHS services, supporting the health, wellbeing and experience of patients, service users and staff across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

Donation summary

Total raised
£948.50
+ £87.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£697.50
Offline donations
£251.00

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