Charity
Excitement builds for Wales’ biggest charity karting event in aid of Paul Sartori
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RESIDENTS of Pembrokeshire and beyond, get ready for a thrilling day out as the Paul Sartori Foundation gears up to host the highly anticipated Paul Sartori Challenge—Wales’ largest charity karting event and fun day! Scheduled for Sunday, 29th September, this free event promises to deliver adrenaline-pumping excitement for all ages, making it the perfect day out for families, car enthusiasts, and racing fans alike.
The event, which is held annually in support of the Paul Sartori Foundation—a charity dedicated to providing hospice care for the people of Pembrokeshire—will be hosted at the popular West Wales Karting venue. The day will feature a series of intense karting races, with local businesses competing for the coveted Paul Sartori Challenge Trophy. The competition is expected to be fierce, as teams go head-to-head on the track, all in the name of charity.
But the Paul Sartori Challenge is much more than just a karting event. It’s a day packed with entertainment and activities designed to keep the whole family engaged. Attendees can look forward to a mouth-watering barbecue, where sizzling treats will be served up throughout the day, and a Classic Car Show, showcasing an impressive range of vintage and service vehicles. For the younger visitors, there will be dedicated kids’ entertainment, ensuring they have plenty of fun while the grown-ups enjoy the racing action.
Adding to the lively atmosphere, Pure West Radio will be on-site, providing commentary and music to keep the energy levels high. Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or simply looking for a great day out, this event promises to be a highlight of the local calendar.
The day will culminate in a grand finale, where the winners of the karting competition will be honoured with a trophy presentation. Who will take home the title this year? The only way to find out is to join the festivities on the 29th of September.
The Paul Sartori Foundation, which offers vital hospice care services across Pembrokeshire, relies heavily on fundraising events like this to continue their invaluable work. By attending the Paul Sartori Challenge, not only will you have a fantastic day out, but you’ll also be supporting a cause that makes a real difference in the community.
For more details about the event, including how to get involved or support the Paul Sartori Foundation, visit their website at Paul Sartori Events.
Don’t miss out on this action-packed, family-friendly day—it’s sure to be a memorable event for all who attend!
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Charity
Fundraising Ashmole & Co staff swap calculators for walking boots
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Ashmole & Co’s staff from across south and mid Wales will be swopping their calculators for walking boots later this month to hike 12 miles along the Mumbles Coastal Path to help raise funds for Tenovus Cancer Care.
With thirteen offices spread across mid and south Wales, approximately 100 staff, including Partners from Ashmole & Co, are currently in training to walk approximately 12 miles from Mumbles to Swansea and back again.
Sharon George, Partner with Ashmole and Co said, “We recently launched a year of fundraising in aid of Tenovus Cancer Care. Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer or has a family member receiving treatment themselves. We were keen to support a cancer charity based in Wales and all the funds raised would be used to support those affected by cancer in Wales. We hope our clients and friends will help us raise as much money as possible for this extremely worthy cause.”
Any donations to support Ashmole & Co’s fundraising for their walk which is taking place on Friday, 20 September 2024, would be very gratefully received. Here is the link to the Just Giving page, or you can donate directly to any member of staff or at any office: Ashmole and co is fundraising for Tenovus Cancer Care (justgiving.com)
Elin Murphy, Tenovus Cancer Care’s Regional Fundraising Manager for south west Wales, said, “We are very grateful to Ashmole & Co for choosing to help raise funds for Tenovus Cancer Care over the next 12 months. Your donations will mean that we can continue to support cancer patients and their loved ones with our services and actively campaign to improve outcomes and give a voice to all affected by cancer in Wales.”
Tenovus Cancer Care are a Wales-based charity which gives help, hope and a voice to everyone affected by cancer. Tenovus is there for anyone affected by cancer. Together with its inspiring community of supporters, volunteers and fundraisers, the charity is determined to be there for everyone affected today, tomorrow and beyond.
Charity
Local housebuilder donates £2,000 to Saundersfoot Rotary Club
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THE Saundersfoot Rotary Club has been awarded a £2,000 cheque as one of the latest recipients of Persimmon Homes West Wales’ Community Champions initiative.
Tenderfoot Welsh Disabled Sports Club, sees Saundersfoot Rotary Club train and develop disabled athletes every year in a variety of sports, culminating in teams competing in the Welsh Disability Team Games.
The five-star housebuilder’s donation will go towards supporting the Rotary’s annual fundraising in support of the club, their sporting activities, and equipment.
The Community Champions scheme by Persimmon Homes West Wales donates £24,000 each year to community organisations and good causes in the areas it develops.
In July, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park supported Persimmon’s proposed development of a new sustainable community of 72 high-quality homes in Saundersfoot.
The zero-carbon ready scheme includes a mix of quality new detached, semi-detached, terraced houses, and apartments, ranging from one to four bedrooms, which will help meet local housing needs and open the door to home ownership for more local families.
Ray Wise, from Saundersfoot Rotary Club, thanked Persimmon for the donation and commented: “Thank you to Persimmon for their kind donation. This money will help us at Saundersfoot Rotary Club to enhance Tenderfoot’s activities and enable more people with disabilities to get involved in sports.
“Persimmon’s donation will help us foster a strong sense of community and empowerment, making a difference to the lives of people with disabilities across West Wales.”
Sharon Bouhali, Sales Director at Persimmon Homes West Wales, commented:
“Our Community Champions scheme is all about supporting the areas we operate in, and the community champions who go above and beyond to support others in their local community.
“The work that the Saundersfoot Rotary Club do to improve the lives of people living with disabilities is heartwarming, so we are delighted to support their ongoing work.”
Charity
A family’s courageous fight against MND raises thousands for Paul Sartori
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A BRAVE family dealing with their mother’s diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease has raised £12,050 for Pembrokeshire-based charity The Paul Sartori Foundation. Ann Evans from Dinas Cross was diagnosed with the life-limiting condition MND in 2021 and her husband Steve and their 5 sons have rallied around Ann through the stages of her illness, showing incredible strength and resilience.
With MND, messages from the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord gradually stop telling muscles how to move, leading to a series of life-altering and life-limiting complications. The Paul Sartori Foundation was glad to be able to assist the family with equipment that could help Ann with mobility and comfort. Paul Sartori Senior Registered Nurse Gaynor Davies has also been supporting the family for the last few years.
“The Evans family have all shown extreme bravery in the face of Ann’s diagnosis and are an incredible example of a strong family unit. Ann’s husband Steve has ensured that Ann has the best care possible, and her sons and their families have gone above and beyond to help other families who find themselves in the same circumstances”.
Ann’s sons, Aled, Billy, Ceri, Hefin, and Gwyn, set up a fundraiser earlier this year. The brothers wanted to do something to honour their mother’s courage, so set themselves individual challenges to raise money for the Paul Sartori Foundation.
Ceri undertook the Welsh 15 Peaks Challenge with friends Xav, Andy, and Simon, hiking all 15 peaks higher than 3,000 feet in Eryri in less than 24 hours. Billy ran 5k every day for a month, which is akin to running from Fishguard to Cardiff! Gwyn, who lives in New Zealand, undertook a mini-triathlon in Whangarai on North Island, managing a 2k sea swim, 25k cycle, and 8k hike. Aled and his friends Ed and Phil hiked 21k along the challenging ridge of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
Aiming to raise £5,000, the boys, whose children also joined them for their challenges, were overwhelmed by the show of financial and moral support for their cause. Having more than doubled their fundraising amount, the donation now goes to help buy equipment to help other families dealing with mobility issues due to life-limiting palliative illnesses such as MND. With the money raised, the hospice at home charity will purchase two beds with specialist mattresses and rails. Ann had also received a high-tech chair from the Motor Neurone Society and with the money raised, The Paul Sartori Foundation will be able to buy the same chair to help other patients in the future.
Clinical Coordinator and Equipment Facilitator Pat Coombs was invited to meet the family and thanked them for the incredible amount donated to the Equipment Hire department at Paul Sartori.
Pat said, “With the help of this brave family we’re able to help and support other families with specialist equipment that will give people the best quality of life and as much dignity as possible in their hour of need”.
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