Cousins have a ball to aid appeal
GET the glad rags out! Cousins Lowri Elen Jones and Lisa Ann Evans are organising a charity ball, raffle and auction in aid of the Prince Philip Hospital Gardens Appeal.
The event will take place at Bronwydd Hall, Carmarthen at 7pm on Saturday, June 15.
Lowri, 19, from Peniel in Carmarthenshire, and Lisa, 21, from Llangybi in Ceredigion decided to organise the event in aid of the Appeal as their grandfather, Hywel Griffiths, has been a patient on Bryngolau Ward, a 15-bed older adult mental health unit, since August 2023.
Lowri said: “This worthy cause is very close to our hearts as a family. We have decided to hold a ball to raise money for the Appeal to show our appreciation and gratitude to the ward.
“My grandfather is an ex-farmer, so he is used to all the fresh air and being out in all weather.
“Back in August 2023, he got moved to Bryngolau Ward. Knowing that the outdoor area wasn’t suitable for the patients was disappointing, bearing in mind how important vitamin D is to our mental health, let alone to a patient that is in care to improve their mental health.
“These gardens will benefit all patients on the ward whatever their background.
“The ball tickets sold out in less than a week after we released them. Lisa and I were overwhelmed with the amount of interest and support we received from friends.
“Our aim is to raise as much money as possible to able to help all patients, staff and visitors on the ward.”
If anyone would like to purchase a raffle ticket or donate a raffle prize, please contact Lowri on 07903 128183.