Family braves cold sea dip for the Wish Fund
Pictured above (L-R): Siena Mansaray, Paediatric Student Nurse; Laura Thomas, Clinical Nurse Specialist; Anne-Louise, Rhys’ Mum; Faye Calthorpe, Rhys’ sister; Mrs Morris and Mr Morris, Rhys’ Grandparents; Rowena Jones, Retired Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nurse Specialist, currently Paediatric Bank Nurse/COINS; Rebecca McDonald, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Paediatric Palliative Care; Kerri Rowe, Lead Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nurse Specialist and Sally Preece, Sister on Cilgerran Ward/COINS Nurse.
The family of Rhys Calthorpe, who sadly passed away at 14 years old, took part in the Saundersfoot 2025 New Year’s Day swim in his memory and raised £750 for the Wish Fund.
The Wish Fund is a campaign delivered by Hywel Dda Health Charities which creates lasting memories for children and young people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and their families.
Mr. Morris, Rhys’ Grandfather, said: “On New Year’s Day, myself, Rhys’ Mamgu, Mum and Sister, all took part in the New Year’s Day Swim at Saundersfoot beach.
“We wanted to do something in memory of our Rhys. We also wanted to raise money to say thank you and give back for the amazing care Rhys received. We chose the Wish Fund as they do amazing work for families like ours.
“Thank you to everyone who sponsored us. In-memory of Rhys William Calthorpe – Son, Brother, Grandson.”
Nicola Llewelyn, Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, said: “We want to say a heartfelt thank you to Rhys’ family for their generous fundraising, it will make a big difference to patients cared for by the Paediatric Palliative Care service.
“The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive.”