TŶ HAFAN will celebrate the tireless work of their army of nurses at the inaugural Brecon Carreg Barry Island 10K.

The leading paediatric palliative care charity, which gives care, comfort and support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families from across Wales, has linked up with the brand new 10K race as its lead charity partner.

The Barry Island 10K will provide the platform for runners to raise vital funds for the Sully-based charity. Tŷ Hafan nurses regularly walk 10km during a 12-hour shift, and runners can show their support by taking on the distance in front of the backdrop of Whitmore Bay, the Knapp and Romilly Park.

Runners for team Tŷ Hafan will each pledge to raise £100 and will receive a free running vest and fundraising pack, as well as training advice to kickstart their journey towards race day on Sunday, August 5.

Run 4 Wales chief executive Matt Newman said: “The inaugural Barry Island 10K will give fitness fanatics and those taking their first steps at a mass-participation event the chance to give something back to Tŷ Hafan.

“The pioneering work undertaken by the nurses and staff at their hospice in Sully and in homes and communities across Wales offers vital support for families with children battling life-limiting conditions. We are looking forward to welcoming an army of runners who will raise thousands on August 5.”

Team Tŷ Hafan runners will be roared on by a race day cheer squad as they travel along Whitmore Bay promenade towards Barry’s regenerated retail area, before heading back towards the Island via the Knapp. A post race celebration awaits to mark their achievement after they cross the finish line.

Claire Cooper, director of income generation at Tŷ Hafan, said: “We are delighted to be named lead charity partner at this year’s Brecon Carreg Barry Island 10K.

“The money raised will make a real difference to the children and families we support, enabling our care and community teams to teams to provide nursing care and work with families to create precious memories that will last a lifetime.”

To secure your place on the startline, visit: barryisland10k.co.uk/register/. Entry costs £22.