16/11/2024
We are running a Christmas raffle raising money for two great causes!
You are able to purchase a raffle ticket by visiting an Evans and Hughes or The Optic Shop practice or by messaging the page 👍
We can’t thank enough the local businesses and the individuals that have donated all the great prizes for the raffle.
We are hosting a Xmas raffle this year to support the fundraising of Tara and Gavin 🎅🎁☃️
Since August 2023, Tara has been battling triple negative breast cancer which is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. She has undergone over 20 rounds of intense chemotherapy, more than 10 rounds of immunotherapy, surgery and additional radiotherapy. Despite successful results, Tara was enrolled onto a clinical trial that entailed more therapy to reduce the high risk of reoccurrence that is imposed by triple negative breast cancer. However, this summer Tara received the devastating news that the cancer had returned to both lungs. Her current diagnosis is Stage 4 Metastatic Secondary Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
Tara has remained brave, smiley and has remained as positive as possible throughout this demanding and exhausting battle. Due to the cancer returning to both lungs the doctors deemed further surgery was not possible. Contrarily, the doctors have discussed and supported the benefits of the Enhertu treatment. However, this treatment is not currently available on the NHS and the cost of the treatment is currently being estimated at circa of £7,500-£13,000 per month.
Tara has been supported closely by her family, friends, and loving husband, Lewis, a Director of Evans & Hughes and The Optic Shop. 60% of the money raised from this Xmas raffle will help fund Tara’s life prolonging treatment. Tara’s go fund me page link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-tara-access-lifesaving-treatment-support-her-fight
Gavin, an optometrist for Evans and Hughes and The Optic shop, has long aspired to run the London marathon to raise awareness and money for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), The RNIB provides practical and emotional support to people who are living with a sight impairment or have been recently diagnosed with an eye condition. Gavin will be running the London Marathon in April 2025. The remaining funds from this raffle will be donated to the RNIB fund. Gavin’s fundraising https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/gavin-howells
The list of prizes and how to purchase a raffle ticket is documented in the poster attached. Raffle draw will take place on the 11th of December 2024. You are able to purchase a raffle ticket by visiting a Evans and Hughes or The Optic Shop stores or by messaging the page .
We can’t thank enough the local businesses and the individuals that have donated all the great prizes for the raffle.
Evans & Hughes Optometrists The Optic Shop Wales Coffee & Art - Coffee Bar LemonGrass Authentic Thai Cuisine Josh Madden PT Penygroes Service Centre Y Cwtsh The Abadam Arms Porthyrhyd Marie Cresci's Cheesecakes L.A candy Beauty Suite Maddonfitness
