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Raising funds to ensure that Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales has the best resources avail We’re here to help and we’d love to hear from you.
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The Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity is the official charity for the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales. Having raised more than £22 million to build and equip the now fully operational Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales, today we continue to work hand in hand with the NHS, providing funding for the most up to date equipment and facilities. We also fund support services for famil

ies like the play specialist team, who help children be children, despite the difficulties they are facing. By donating or fundraising on our behalf, you are playing a part in supporting the 73,000 children who receive specialist and life-saving treatment at the Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales each year. Some of them only stay for an hour, others are patients here for their whole childhood, but you are helping to make a difference to each and every one of them. Whether its running a marathon, holding a bake off, making a monthly donation or leaving a gift in your will, there are hundreds of ways to get involved in our work. You can support us as an individual, as part of a local group or through your business. Our website is full of ideas so you’re bound to find something that suits you. Visit www.noahsarkcharity.org or give us a call on 029 2184 7310.

22/07/2025

Every child deserves the best possible start in life. For premature and critically ill babies, that start often begins in an incubator. But not all incubators are created equal. Thanks to you, the charity, with the support of Zak McPherson, his family and friends, have been able to fund an advanced type of incubator for the neonatal intensive care unit called a Baby Leo.

In neonatal care, seconds matter. When a baby is in distress, the ability to act quickly and safely can mean the difference between life and death. In an emergency, BabyLeo incubators offer immediate access. Unlike traditional incubators, which require winding down and navigating awkward lids, the BabyLeo lies flat instantly, and the top can be fully removed, giving medical teams clear, unhindered access to the baby inside.

The BabyLeo’s advanced monitoring system also ensures more accurate and responsive care. It provides optimum temperature regulation, and minimises stress by keeping noise and harsh light to a minimum, making it more in keeping with the womb environment.

But the BabyLeo isn’t just better for the medical team, it’s better for families too. The height-adjustable design means parents can sit comfortably at eye level with their baby, helping to build a stronger emotional connection that can sometimes feel difficult in the NICU environment. There’s also a dedicated and personalised ‘family view’ setting, which clearly displays the baby's vital statistics and progress in a ‘layman’ format, so it’s easy to understand at a glance and helps parents feel involved.

Thank you for helping to give some of the smallest and most critically unwell babies the best possible start in life.

17/07/2025

Meet Val Waring – self-proclaimed couch potato turned London explorer.

After attending the Noah’s Ark Charity Ball and hearing our inspiring youth ambassador Mia speak, Val felt moved to take on our Step Challenge: Walk the Length of Wales. But instead of heading west, Val decided to adapt the challenge to her own doorstep, taking on something truly unique, walking to every single London Underground station.

Over the course of 15 days, walking a little here and there, Val has clocked up an incredible 1,055,122 steps. And next week, she’ll complete her final walk.

With no real background in walking, Val took to the challenge with a sense of adventure and curiosity. Looking at the tube map, she thought it would be fascinating to see what’s interesting but not obvious in London. What she found was a city full of hidden gems , the smallest sculpture in London, the narrowest passageway, the oldest church within the City walls, and Spitalfields Mosque, the only building outside of Israel to have been a church, mosque and synagogue.

Her family have lovingly nicknamed her Dora the Explorer, and we can absolutely see why.

Val said: “I cannot thank the Noah’s Ark Charity enough for the idea. I’ve found a love of history through the challenge, discovered the art of looking up, and experienced a city I’ve called home for a number of years in a completely different way. And I’ve only just scratched the surface. I’ve loved every second and hope to take on the Thames Pathway next.”

We are so proud of Val and grateful for her incredible support. She’s also supported every step of the way by her husband Carl, who works for Mooneerams Personal Injury Solicitors who have named the Noah's Ark Charity their charity of the year and have already become such wonderful partners who we are incredibly grateful for.

Thank you, Val, your journey has been nothing short of inspiring.

14/07/2025

Calling all Carmarthenshire residents and summertime visitors! 🐴🐎🏇

Join us for a fantastic day out at Ffos Las Racecourse on Thursday, 28th August 2025 for a special Family Race Day in support of the Noah’s Ark Charity.

You can expect:
• A welcoming private with location with plenty of seating
• Glass-fronted views of the action
• Children’s entertainment and activities
• Accessible toilet facilities and pram-friendly access
• Staffed bar area
• Plenty of onsite parking
• Access to four food outlets including loaded fries, smash burgers, pastries, cakes, coffee, salads, sandwiches and more
• A relaxed, fun atmosphere for all the family
• Top tips from a race tipster on the day

Tickets are now available through our website:
• Adults: £10 each
• Children: Free (but still require a ticket, limit of three children per adult

Don’t miss out on a wonderful family day out for a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there!

Sign up here: https://fundraise.noahsarkcharity.org/event/summer-thursday-afternoon-racing/home

13/07/2025

The photos from the 2025 Superhero 5K Fun Day are in! Follow the link below to view the full gallery.

Exactly three weeks on from the event, we're all still walking around with huge smiles on our faces here at Noah's Ark. You made it such a brilliant day and raised a massive £83,000 in the process! That's £5k more than 2024's record breaking year.

To give you an idea of what that means for the children and families of Noah's Ark - that's enough to fund:

❤️ two ward counsellors for a year
❤️ 5,333 essentials packs for families admitted in an emergency
❤️ three ventilators for the neonatal intensive care unit!

Isn't it just incredible what this wonderful community can achieve together!

Full gallery here: https://noahsarkcharity.org/galleries/superhero-5k-fun-day-2025/

Images by Parea Photography

07/07/2025

This time last week, long-term patient, Sunny turned eight in true superstar style with a Taylor Swift-themed party on Pelican Ward!

Despite being in hospital on haemodialysis, no-one here was going to let Sunny miss out on her day of celebration. So the team got to work, with her nurses and play specialists decorating the area and sparkle co-ordinator, Emily, bringing along the gifts and cake. As she’ll tell you herself, Sunny had the best time with her hospital family dancing and singing along to her favourite Taylor tunes.

It’s your support of the charity’s Sparke Appeal which ensures that children like Sunny are still able to experience special milestones like birthdays during their hospital stays. Thank you for helping to make sure that the children of Noah’s Ark don’t get to miss out on the magic moments of childhood. 🥳🎁🎉

04/07/2025

Art is great for wellbeing. For children in hospital, it provides a positive distraction that helps reduce stress and promote emotional expression. During challenging times, getting involved in artistic activities can also help create a sense of normality and control.

This Children’s Art Week, Ward counsellors, Bechan and Shareefa have been providing young patients with the opportunity to get creative, and today it’s Roman turn.

Nine- year-old Roman has been a patient on Rainbow Ward since 2021. He currently visits as an outpatient three days a week for infusions to boost his immunity after CarT therapy.

On a sunny day like today, Roman would much rather be somewhere else, but creating collages of some of his favourite things (mostly burger and chips) is cheering him up.

Mum, Gemma, says: “It’s hard to get Roman motivated with things like this sometimes but when he does, his creativity and imagination just flows. You can really see the difference in his mood too. It’s a long time to sit in one place and otherwise he’d be there on his iPad. Now, doing the art, he’s happy and chatty and that’s really nice to see.”

03/07/2025

Today, on National Bereaved Parents Day, we honour and stand with all the parents in our community who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a dearly loved child.

We recognise that no words can ease the weight of your grief, but please know that we hold your children’s names and memories close in our hearts, today and always.

If you feel comfortable, we invite you to share a photo or simply your child’s name in the comments below. We would be honoured to say their names with you and remember them together.

This evening, at 7pm, please join us in lighting a candle in loving memory of all the children who are so deeply missed. You are not alone, our hearts are with you.

30/06/2025

Share the love with a warm cup of tea.

By hosting your own fundraising tea event this summer, you could help fund a hot drink for a worried parent, a listening ear on a difficult day, or even a life saving piece of equipment for a child who needs it.

Your free fundraising pack contains everything you’ll need to organise a tea-rrific event, from recipes, ‘how to’ tips, invites and your very own Noah’s Ark cake toppers.

Register for your free tea party pack here: http://bit.ly/4jdwHWg

27/06/2025

When Kaela was six months old, her mum Jess noticed something wasn’t right. It was her third baby, but unlike her siblings, Kaela was very floppy and was failing to hit developmental milestones in the same way as her siblings had. After many tests, Kaela was diagnosed with a very rare genetic condition.

Kaela needs full-time care. She can’t do anything for herself, yet her winning personality always shines through. At the age of four, Kaela became seriously unwell.

She had a bad chest, was vomiting, and struggling to breathe. Kaela is prone to chest infections, seizures, and aspiration, and she deteriorated quickly. She was ventilated and sedated in Carmarthen before being transferred to the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales by the WATCH team.

Kaela was admitted to PCCU with a high temperature and fluid on her lungs. She reached the maximum level of care while on the intensive care unit and for two weeks, her condition was extremely unstable, receiving one-to-one care throughout where nurses and doctors fought hard to get her on the mend, at one time, her sats dropped so low that mum thought she was going to lose her.

But slowly, Kaela began to improve, moving from intensive care to high dependency, and finally to Island Ward to recover. Her mum and stepdad say the care she received made all the difference. They’re especially thankful to nurses Becca and Alana, and Dr Davies, who they credit with saving their daughter’s life.

Jess said: “Both the charity and the hospital teams have been absolutely phenomenal. They brought brightness to our days, even organising Mother’s Day activities when we needed a lift the most. It meant the world.”

People’s donations helped fund the equipment that kept Kaela alive when she was critically unwell, the play team that supported her family on Island Ward, and the sparkle activities that made special dates like Mother’s Day special. Thank you.

Mum Jess and stepdad Paul are raising funds to give back to the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital at Coco Bay Beach and Cafe Bar in Llanelli with a charity night on Saturday, August 2.

20/06/2025

Exactly a year ago today, Freddie was fighting for his life. A sudden illness had left him critically unwell, relying on advanced life support after his heart and organs began to fail. Though he survived, Freddie suffered a severe brain injury that left his family facing an uncertain future.

But one year on, Freddie is making incredible strides.

He’s back at his old pre-school, surrounded by friends and supported one-to-one by an amazing team. He’s walking short distances, attempting to climb a few stairs, kicking a ball, and even starting to talk again, vocalising more every day and slowly regaining his words.

Therapy is now part of daily life, from hydrotherapy to community physiotherapy and now rebounding sessions on trampolines, which Freddie loves. It’s possible that Freddie may have a cerebral visual impairment as a result of his brain injury, which would make relearning even more challenging – but Freddie is a determined little soul and astounds his mum, dad and big sister, Millie, every day.

The time Freddie spent in hospital were undoubtedly the darkest days of his parents’ life, but thanks to you, there was some light. Freddie and his family was supported through our Sparkle activities, making special moments like superhero visits, therapy dog cuddles, and sibling support possible.

Freddie’s journey is ongoing, but he continues to make little steps towards recovery every day. Today a year on, his family are hopeful, proud, and deeply grateful to be back together after months spent apart.

This weekend, Freddie and his family will be flag bearers at our Superhero 5K Fun Day. They’ll be joining hundreds of other hospital families like them, with the united purpose of celebrate the real-life superheroes at the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales. You can still sign up on the day itself (you’ll still get a medal, though not an event t-shirt) so come and join us from 11am on Sunday at Glamorgan Cricket, Cardiff.

19/06/2025

Online registration for our Superhero 5K Fun Day closes at 9am tomorrow (Friday). Don’t miss out! Come and join the hundreds of superheroes who have already signed up for the most amazing, fun filled and heart warming day!

We’ve got plenty to keep your squad busy, from entertainment and activities to delicious food and drink. And of course there’s our fundraising 5K, which you can do at your own pace while raising much needed funds for the children of Noah’s Ark.

Come and join us for a sunny Sunday of fun. Sign up here: www.noahsarkcharity.org/superhero

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