The "Poolers" are a team of close friends brought closer together by supporting each other through loss, grief and bereavement.

The team name comes from Chris Taff Thomas, who we sadly lost earlier this year, he was a lifelong Pontypool rugby club supporter.

We have all been humbled by the care our loved ones received and the dignity afforded to them as they left their time here with us.

We aren't athletes embarking on a serious undertaking, we are just a group of ordinary people trying to raise money for extraordinary care staff and ensuring they can provide the wonderful care they give to future patients and their families.

Sue Ryder Starlight Hike provides an opportunity to get together with family and friends under the stars to celebrate the life of someone special and help ensure no one faces death or grief alone.

Every year our Sue Ryder Nurses and bereavement professionals provide care and support to thousands of people facing their darkest days. But we can't do it without you.

Through sponsorship, you can help make every step count towards compassionate and expert end-of-life care and grief support for families in need.

£6 could pay for favourite breakfast for a patient being cared for in one of our hospices.

£30 could fund an hour of expert care, so our Sue Ryder doctors and nurses can help manage patients’ pain and symptoms. 

£75 could help provide a vital Online Bereavement Counselling Service for someone who needs reassurance guidance and support.