Ghostbusters rally across Europe to raise nearly £3,000 for cancer patients at Glangwili Hospital

Pictured left to right in the photo with the Chemotherapy Day Unit nursing team:
Terry Samuel, Mario Jaramillo, John Morris and Tim Phillips.

Four friends from Carmarthenshire have gone the extra mile - and then some - after raising almost £3,000 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital by taking part in a five-day European rally.

John, Terry, Mario and Tim, collectively known as The Ghostbusters, took on the Screwball Rally from 18-22 September 2025, covering more than 2,000 miles across mainland Europe in a Ghostbusters-themed car.

The challenge saw the team join 50 other vehicles and teams travelling from Kent to Dover before crossing into Europe. From there, the rally route passed through Germany and Austria, with the final destination being Prague, before the group began the long journey home via Calais.

The friends, who all met through their children’s involvement in Scouting in Carmarthen, unanimously chose to fundraise for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital, a service close to their families’ hearts.

Their fundraising efforts raised an impressive £2,889, well exceeding their original target. All donations will support patients receiving cancer treatment at the hospital, helping to enhance care and improve the experience for those attending the unit.

Speaking about the challenge, the group said: “The fundraiser was an experience for all of us: challenging, enjoyable and incredibly rewarding. The support we received from our families, friends and donors throughout the rally was amazing.”

The team added that they are already planning to take part in another fundraising challenge in the future.

Tara Nickerson, Fundraising Manager at Hywel Dda Health Charities, said “We’d like to say a massive thank you to John, Terry, Mario and Tim, along with everyone who supported and donated to their incredible fundraising effort.

“Donations to the charity fund items and activities which are beyond core NHS expenditure, and we are so grateful for every donation we receive.”