On Sunday, 6th October 2024, my partner and I will be running the Cardiff Half Marathon to raise funds for Cardiff University Health Board in memory of my amazing grandmother, Hazel Nurse, who passed away at 12:29 on March 16th, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Nan was the life and soul of every room she entered, always bringing love, laughter and positivity to everyone around her. Her family meant everything to her and her absence has left a huge hole in all of our hearts. We miss her every single day, and the world is a worse place without her.

Since her passing, we’ve welcomed our son, Harri into the world. We know Nan would have loved him immensely and it breaks our hearts that they never had the chance to meet. This race is our way of honoring her memory and ensuring that future families receive the care and support they deserve.

During her illness, Nan received care at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. While the staff did everything they could, we recognize the immense pressure they are under due to underfunding. We believe that every donation can help Cardiff UHB provide the level of care and comfort that every patient deserves.

We have chosen to support Cardiff UHB to help improve their facilities and services through the “Make It Better” Fund, which aims to enhance the healthcare environment and provide extra resources for patient care. This fund supports projects that go beyond what normal NHS funding provides, ensuring that patients and families have a better experience during difficult times.

This will be my first half marathon, while my partner has run it before. We are both determined to channel Nan’s strength and resilience into completing this challenge. If we can show even a fraction of her bravery, we know we can make it through.

Please consider supporting our cause. Your contribution will not only honor Nan’s memory but will also help provide the care that every family deserves. Thank you for helping us make a difference.

Roedd Nan yn berson a lenwodd bob ystafell gyda’i chariad, ei chwerthin a’i hegni cadarnhaol. Roedd ei theulu’n ganolog i’w bywyd, ac mae ei habsenoldeb wedi gadael bwlch mawr yn ein calonnau. Rydym yn ei cholli’n fawr bob dydd, ac mae’r byd yn lle llai hebddi.

Ers ei hymadawiad, rydym wedi croesawu ein mab, Harri, i’r byd. Byddai Nan wedi ei garu’n arw, ac mae’n dorcalonnus na chawsant gyfle i gyfarfod. Mae’r ras hon yn ein ffordd ni o anrhydeddu ei chof a sicrhau bod teuluoedd yn y dyfodol yn derbyn y gofal a’r gefnogaeth y maent yn eu haeddu.

Yn ystod ei salwch, derbyniodd Nan ofal yn Ysbyty Athrofaol Cymru yng Nghaerdydd. Er i’r staff wneud popeth o fewn eu gallu, rydym yn deall pa mor bwysig yw cefnogi’r gwasanaethau hyn sy’n gweithio dan amodau anodd oherwydd diffyg cyllid. Rydym yn credu y gall pob rhodd helpu i wella safon y gofal a’r cysur y mae pob claf yn ei haeddu.

Rydym wedi dewis cefnogi Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Caerdydd drwy’r gronfa “Make It Better,” sy’n ceisio gwella’r amgylchedd gofal iechyd ac yn darparu adnoddau ychwanegol i ofal cleifion. Mae’r gronfa hon yn cefnogi prosiectau sy’n mynd y tu hwnt i’r hyn mae cyllid arferol y GIG yn ei ddarparu, gan sicrhau bod cleifion a’u teuluoedd yn cael profiad gwell yn ystod cyfnodau anodd.

Bydd hon yn fy hanner marathon cyntaf, tra bod fy mhartner wedi’i rhedeg o’r blaen. Rydym yn benderfynol o sianelu cryfder ac ysbryd Nan wrth gyflawni’r her hon. Os gallwn ddangos hyd yn oed ychydig o’i dewrder, rydym yn gwybod y gallwn ni lwyddo.

Ystyriwch gefnogi ein hachos. Bydd eich cyfraniad nid yn unig yn anrhydeddu cof Nan, ond hefyd yn helpu i ddarparu’r gofal y mae pob teulu yn ei haeddu. Diolch yn fawr am ein helpu i wneud gwahaniaeth.