Council to turn buildings pink for charity event
RHONDDA Cynon Taff’s buildings will be turned pink to mark a special event raising money for a specialist breast cancer unit to serve the county borough.
The local authority is getting behind Cwm Taf Health Board’s “Turn Cwm Taf Pink” fundraising mission, which will see funds raised for the new unit at Llantrisant ‘s Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
On Friday, October 14, various activities are being lined up, with schoolchildren being asked to wear pink and some of the council’s most recognisable buildings turning pink for the day.
Giving to Pink, one of mayor Rhys Lewis’ chosen charities this year, has organised the day and is calling on as many people as possible for their support.
Coun Lewis said: “Following an inspiring meeting with the chairwoman of Giving to Pink, Clare Smart, I was adamant that the charity would be one I would support during my year as mayor.
“Unfortunately many of us will know someone who has been affected by breast cancer and the money being raised by Giving to Pink will support the development of a first class and specialist Breast Care Unit in Rhondda Cynon Taff.
“Turn Cwm Taf Pink Day gives us all the opportunity to show our support for this extremely worthwhile cause which will in time benefit many from across Rhondda Cynon Taff, Cwm Taf and indeed South Wales.
“I am delighted that the council, its staff and lots of schools from across the county borough will be getting involved and turning pink on Friday, October 14.
“Turning the Rhondda Heritage Park and the council’s two theatres – the Park and Dare and the Coliseum – pink, and staff fundraising on the day, are just two examples.
“I am also looking forward to visiting one or two of our schools to check in on their fundraising exploits.
“I would call on all residents to do their bit by getting involved in what promises to be a great day.”
Clare Smart, of Giving to Pink, added: “The support of Rhondda Cynon Taf council and in particular the council’s deputy leader, Coun Maureen Webber, and the mayor, Coun Rhys Lewis, has been brilliant, and has certainly helped to raise the profile of the charity and what we are trying to achieve on Friday, October 14.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for the communities in Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil to show just what can be achieved when we work together to raise money for a great cause.
“Let’s make Turn Cwm Taf Pink Day a huge success and show the rest of the UK what a great community can do.”
Allison Williams, the chief executive of Cwm Taf Health Board, added: “This is an exciting opportunity for local people to get involved in local fundraising for their local hospital and at the same time have some fun in the process.
“We already have amazing clinical staff delivering world-class care to our patients with breast cancer.
“Money raised through this fantastic campaign will all be spent improving the facilities in the hospital so that we can provide the care in the environment these patients so rightly deserve.”
For more information visit www.givingtopink. co.uk.