The team of nearly 30 nurses took part in the 25km challenge on Sunday.
A team of nearly 30 nurses and members of the care team from Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice completed a 25km for 25 years fundraising challenge on Sunday.
In driving winds and heavy rain, the team walked from Roath Park in Cardiff to the hospice on Hayes Road in Sully, raising more than £15,000 in the process.
Supporters, including other hospice staff, family and friends, turned out in force all along the route and despite the terrible weather, spirits remained high throughout the eight hour walk.
Deputy Lead Nurse and co-organiser of the walk, Meg Fears, said: "Kat and I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone that took part and supported in the 25km challenge on Sunday.
"The team were incredible and did everyone proud. Everyone at the support stations gave us a massive boost and kept us smiling. We couldn't have done it without our supporters. Also, the reception at the end was amazing. Finally, we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated so generously and helped us to raise so much money.
“Our ambition is to raise money to get a new adapted vehicle to take children and young people out on trips and have access to different opportunities within the community.
"What a great day and we are so proud of the amount of money that we have raised for this fantastic cause."

Tŷ Hafan Chief Executive Irfon Rees said: “I’d like to say a big thank you to all those involved in the 25k for 25 years fundraising walk and to everyone who has donated so generously, resulting in more than £15,000 being raised from this event. Heavy rain and gusting winds throughout the day didn’t help, but our amazing team not only kept going but kept smiling too.
“A huge thank you also to all those who supported along the route and behind the scenes and a big well done and special thanks to Deputy Lead Nurse Meg Fears and Nurse Kat Morris for organising such a fantastic challenge.”
And it’s not too late to donate. Go to: Tŷ Hafan is fundraising for Tŷ Hafan (justgiving.com)

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