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Pembrokeshire Herald
28-05-2025
- Business
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Ashmole & Co raise more than £16,000 for Welsh cancer charity
Staff skydive, run and walk to support Tenovus Cancer Care STAFF at Ashmole & Co have raised more than £16,000 for Tenovus Cancer Care following a year of ambitious fundraising challenges, including skydives, marathons and charity walks. The accountancy firm's team pulled together across its Welsh offices to raise a total of £16,109.55 for the cancer support charity. Among the highlights was a tandem skydive over the Gower coastline, completed by ten thrill-seeking staff members. Partner Jim Cornock took on both the London Marathon and the notoriously gruelling Marathon Eryri last autumn, while Helen James from the Ammanford office organised a fundraising entertainment evening that brought in more than £1,600. Other events included a 12-mile sponsored walk along the Swansea coastal path and regular dress-down Fridays and cake sales in offices across the region. Sharon George, Partner at the Carmarthen office, said: 'Everyone knows someone affected by cancer. We wanted to support a charity based here in Wales, and Tenovus Cancer Care does incredible work helping families across the country. We're so grateful to our clients and friends who contributed to this effort—it's thanks to them we've raised such a significant amount.' The funds raised will cover one month's costs to operate one of Tenovus' Mobile Support Units, which deliver vital cancer treatments and services directly to Welsh communities. Clare Davies, Regional Fundraising Manager for Tenovus, added: 'We're incredibly grateful to Ashmole & Co for their dedication over the past year. The money they've raised will make a real difference to cancer patients and their families, helping us provide treatment, expert advice and emotional support when it's needed most.' Tenovus Cancer Care supports people affected by cancer across Wales through a wide range of services, including a free support line, community choirs, and its Mobile Support Units. For more information, visit
Powys County Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Tenovus Cancer Care 10YFan challenge team climb Pen y Fan
A group of 41 trekkers climbed Pen y Fan 10 times in 24 hours to raise money for charity. The challenge was organised by Tenovus Cancer Care to raise money for the Welsh charity. Pen y Fan is South Wales' highest peak standing at 2,907 feet and the trekkers raised more than £10,000. The 10YFan challenge is equivalent to climbing Everest and is considered no mean feat. Last weekend, staff and volunteers at basecamp, including the ever-resourceful and smiling cooks, provided food and encouragement to the trekkers who participated in the event. Becky Edmunds from Tenovus Cancer Care, who was at the event and saw the walkers off from the start, said their efforts were 'amazing,' with every trekker going 'above and beyond' to raise funds for charity. She said: "Every step of the way our amazing supporters went above and beyond to raise important funds for Tenovus Cancer Care. "I would like to say how amazing the event was and the lengths people went to in order to support the charity.
Wales Online
12-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Inspirational cancer campaigner dies aged 42
Inspirational cancer campaigner dies aged 42 Claire O'Shea founded Claire's Campaign to raise awareness about gynaecological cancers and empower women in Wales to share their experiences along the pathway to diagnosis Claire O'Shea has died following a long battle with cancer (Image: Tenovus Cancer Care ) Inspirational cancer campaigner, Claire O'Shea has died aged 42. A moving tribute to the woman "who inspired hundreds" was released by Tenovus Cancer Care on Monday afternoon. Claire, from Cardiff, had been going back and forth to her GP for almost two years before her diagnosis was confirmed. The charity worker, who had received a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome from the GP, said: "I knew it wasn't IBS." But it was not until she went on holiday to Istanbul with friends and visited a hammam – a Turkish bath where you can get a massage – that she started to get answers. Eventually Claire was diagnosed with a rare cancer called uterine leiomyosarcoma. Her cancer was at stage four and had spread to her liver, lungs, and bones. Claire used her experience to help hundreds of women (Image: Senedd ) The late diagnosis lead to her sharing her story with an inquiry by the Senedd's health and social care committee because she wanted to raise awareness of how, too often, the NHS is giving women with gynaecological cancer a false diagnosis. She also founded Claire's Campaign to raise awareness about gynaecological cancers and empower women in Wales to share their experiences along the pathway to diagnosis Article continues below Sharing the sad news of her death, a spokesperson for Tenovus said: "We are devastated by the death of Claire O'Shea, who has passed away from gynaecological cancer at the age of 42. "Our thoughts are with Claire's loved ones, as well as all the women she touched through Claire's Campaign. Working alongside Claire has been a great honour for us as a charity." The charity added: "Her strength, warmth, and determination inspired hundreds of women to share their experiences and helped drive real change in how gynaecological cancers are understood, talked about, and addressed across Wales. "Claire's untimely death is a powerful reminder of why this campaign matters so much. We remain fiercely committed to continuing this work, in partnership with Claire's family and our friends at Cavendish Cymru, to make sure her legacy lives on. "Thank you, Claire, for ever." MS Julie Morgan was one of the first to pay tribute saying: "Such devastating news. My thoughts go out to Claire's friends and family at this very sad time. "Claire turned her negative experience of getting her cancer diagnosis into a positive, forceful campaign to ensure that no other woman goes through the same thing. She will be missed." After Claire gave evidence, a Senedd committee published a report about gynaecological cancer care in Wales. It contains 26 recommendations to the Welsh Government about how women's health services should be better supported and how to stamp out "a dangerous bias which is putting lives at risk". You can read more about it here. Article continues below The committee says it heard from women who were "left dealing with the life-changing consequences when their concerns were repeatedly dismissed by healthcare professionals". Join the WalesOnline WhatsApp community WalesOnline has launched a new breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community. From the biggest court stories to the latest traffic updates, weather warnings and breaking news, it's a simple way to stay up to date with what's happening in Wales. Want to join? All you have to do is click on this link, select 'Join Community' and you're in. We will not spam your feed with constant messages, but you will receive updates from us daily. If for some reason you decide you no longer want to be in our community, you can leave by clicking on the name at the top of your screen and clicking 'Exit Group'. We occasionally treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can read our Privacy Notice here. Join our WhatsApp community here
