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Raising money for the Star Box Fund at Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Gareth Owen is raising money for Awyr Las Gogledd Cymru - Blue Sky North Wales

Snowdonia Ultra Marathon · 12 July 2026

The Star Box has been created by health care professionals and previous patients to deliver a box of small, comforting items for new patients receiving cancer treatment on the Shooting Star Unit at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

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💙 Fundraising for The Star Box Fund

The Star Box Fund was created by six volunteers to bring something comforting to new patients embarking on their cancer journey.

Each Star Box contains small, thoughtful items and useful information, including items that help with the side effects of chemotherapy, to help patients feel more at ease on the very first day of their cancer treatment — a day that can be overwhelming and frightening.

Each box costs around £15, and my goal is to help provide as many Star Boxes as possible to patients who need that bit of comfort and reassurance.

This cause is very close to my heart. My mum has recently undergone chemotherapy for the 2nd time and receiving a Star Box genuinely made her day during a very difficult time. Seeing the difference it made to her made me realise how powerful such a simple gesture can be.

That’s why I’ve decided to take on a crazy challenge — I’ll be running an ultra marathon to raise money for this amazing cause. It’s going to be physically and mentally tough and take a long time but if it helps even one person feel supported on their first day of treatment, it will be worth every step.

I want other patients to feel that same comfort, care, and support when they begin their treatment.

Every donation, no matter how small, will go towards helping someone feel a little less alone on one of the hardest days of their life.

Thank you so much for your support ❤️

Donation summary

Total
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Online
£30.00
Offline
£0.00

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