One of ten year old Daisy Parker’s favourite places at Tŷ Hafan is the art room where, during one of her stays earlier this year, she produced the design which was to become part of the 2010 range of Christmas cards currently on sale in all Tŷ Hafan shops across Wales ( or online at www.christmascards.tyhafan.org)
Daisy is a very happy little girl despite the fact that she suffers from Retts Syndrome which is a neurodevelopmenal disorder that affects girls almost exclusively.
From an early age she began to have feeding difficulties, seizures and hyperventilation episodes and has actually stopped breathing whilst having a seizure on a number of occasions.
Daisy has been spending time at Tŷ Hafan, the family hospice for young lives, for almost three years to give her family a breather from her 24/7 care. She has also accessed the outreach play service and Toy & Leisure Library through which she has enjoyed being introduced to toys to help her reach her full potential.
Her mum Emma is very proud that her daughter’s card design will help to raise funds for the hospice. .
“I was delighted when the staff asked if Daisy’s design could be used this year. We stay at Tŷ Hafan as a family and we all enjoy the break and the friendly atmosphere. The caring nature of the hospice is not only beneficial to Daisy but also her brothers”
The full range of Christmas cards, including Daisy’s, are for sale at £3 for a pack of ten cards in all Tŷ Hafan’s shops or you can order online at www.christmascards.tyhafan.org
To find out the location of your local shop visit http://www.tyhafan.org/locations/
HAVE A CLEAR OUT READY FOR CHRISTMAS
You can also help your local Tŷ Hafan shop by donating any unwanted clothes and bric- directly to them rather than using any number of the donation bags which get delivered through letterboxes, particularly at this time of year.
By taking your unwanted items directly to a Tŷ Hafan shop, you can be assured that not only will they obtain the best possible prices for your donated goods by selling them, but they will also be able to maximise the income from recycling items that cannot be sold.
All money raised by the charities seventeen shops will help to provide comfort care and support for life-limited children, young people and their families from across Wales”.
For more information about donating items, call Alan Drury on 02920 672067 or 07917 781652.
