Residents from RMBI care home Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court in Mid Glamorgan have donated to three local charities.
Residents presented Sister Gwyneth Poacher MBE, SRN with a cheque of £250 to go towards the Sandville Self Help Centre. The Centre helps the community in many ways including respite stays, massages and acupuncture. The money will go towards helping the Centre with its motto of ‘never turning anyone away’.
This was followed by a cheque of £250 to Jessica Price who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Jess has spent much of the last few months in hospital whilst also battling Neutrapenic Sepsis. Jess is now on the road to recovery and would like to give back to all those charities that have helped her and people in the same situation and has recently started her own charity ‘Jessica’s Dream’.
Finally the residents donated £250 to Porthcawl Town Athletic Football Club. The club’s Secretary Pat Farrow accepted the cheque. The club 60 volunteers which enable children from age six right through to university and beyond to enjoy playing football and building friendships. This money will allow for 10 managers to attend First Aid Training to ensure the safety of the children.
The cheques were presented by Church Warden, Susan Barnes on the behalf of the RMBI care home.