School pupil takes on 10k run for chemotherapy unit

Pictured above: Kim Adams, Nurse; Amy Rees-Thomas, Junior Sister; Louise MacDonald, Nurse; Alisha Llewellyn and Liliana Guta, Senior Sister.

Alisha Llewellyn took part in a 10k run and raised £363 for the Pembrokeshire Haemotology and Oncology Day Unit (PHODU) t at Withybush Hospital.

Alisha took on this challenge as part of her skills challenge project with school where she had chosen to focus on cancer as a global problem.

Alisha said: “This topic is incredibly close to my heart, as both of my grandparents battled cancer for over a decade. Their journey ultimately inspired me to take action and make a difference within my community.

“To fulfill my commitment of 15 hours of community action, I took on a 10k run and raised funds for the PHODU in Withybush, where both my grandparents received care during their treatment before they passed away in 2023 and 2024.

“It’s important for me to be able to give back to the unit staff who supported them through such challenging times. Thank you to everyone who donated, your generosity will not only honor their memory but also help others who are currently facing similar battles.”

Nicola Llewelyn, Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, said: “We’d like to say a massive thank you to Alisha for supporting the PHODU at Withybush for her school project.

“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.”