Local mum runs half marathon to say thanks

Pictured above: Louise Gittens, Ward Sister on Rhiannon Ward; Sammy Mohammed, Consultant Surgeon; Ceri and her daughter; Cerys Davies, Senior Sister on ICU; and Ceri’s mum, Debbie.

Ceri Bonner ran the Cardiff Half Marathon in October 2025, raising an incredible £1,500 for Rhiannon Ward, the Critical Care Unit (ICU) and Accident and Emergency department (A&E) at Bronglais Hospital.

In August 2024, Ceri was suddenly taken into A&E with severe pancreatitis, resulting in six weeks in hospital away from her family and her baby, who was just nine months old at the time. Ceri also spent time in ICU and on Rhiannon Ward.

Ceri said: “I decided to run the Cardiff Half Marathon to challenge myself and to give something back to Bronglais Hospital. I needed three operations in total which left me so weak and barely able to walk, running was far off!

“This is why I needed something to challenge myself and work towards. I slowly got stronger and fitter and enjoyed every second of running the Cardiff Half Marathon for the most amazing team of people who got me well again and home to my family.

“I had the most amazing care from Rhiannon Ward, ICU and A&E at Bronglais Hospital and decided to split my fundraising amount between these three wards. Each ward gave me the most outstanding care.

“I was lucky to have so many kind and generous donations on my JustGiving page – it really helped with the training. I enjoyed everything about this experience. I would like to thank everyone at Bronglais Hospital who took such good care of me.”

Katie Hancock, Fundraising Officer, said: “A huge thank you to the incredible Ceri Bonner, who conquered the Cardiff Half Marathon. Her strength, determination and kindness have helped raise a fantastic amount for Rhiannon Ward, ICU and A&E. Ceri, your resilience inspires us all – thank you for making such a difference to these services.

“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.”