Hywel Dda Health Charities on the ’60 in September’ challenge

Hywel Dda Health Charities is running a ‘60 in September’ challenge again this year to raise money for local NHS patients, service-users and staff.

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They are urging people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire to sign up for the event – like Annmarie Thomas of Carmarthen, did last year.

All you need to do is think of an activity based around the number 60, complete it during September, and pledge to raise at least £60. You can raise money for a chosen hospital, ward or service in the Hywel Dda area, or for the Support for Life Response Fund.

You could run, walk or cycle 60 miles; do 60 press ups a day; carry out 60 random acts of kindness; bake 60 cakes. Or if your 60th birthday falls during September, why not ask for donations instead of gifts? The list of ideas is endless.

Annmarie encouraged her NHS colleagues to carry out acts of kindness for her 60 in September challenge.

Head of workforce in Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Resourcing and Utilisation Team, in Carmarthen, Annmarie invited colleagues to promote acts of kindness in the workplace and raise money at the same time.

Annmarie said: Showing kindness to each other at work is something I am passionate about.

“Acts of kindness do not need to cost anything. They can be as simple as sending an email to thank someone, baking a cake for the team, etc.”

Tara Nickerson, Fundraising Manager for Hywel Dda Health Charities, said the charity was bowled over by the support given by its local communities.

“We would love it if people could show their support by taking part in our 60 in September challenge. Every penny raised enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive.”

There are no rules for the ’60 in September’ challenge – apart from the Government guidelines on social distancing.

All the charity asks is that you raise a minimum of £60 for Hywel Dda Health Charities.

You can sign up at https://60inseptember21.eventbrite.co.uk

You can also register by contacting the Hywel Dda fundraising office on fundraising.hyweldda@wales.nhs.uk or 01267 239815.