NHS Fundraiser (Children’s Outpatients RGH) – Ponty Mini & Juniors

Along with the senior club, in the summer of 2021 Pontypridd RFC Mini & Juniors adopted the Pontypridd RFC ‘Rainbow’ jersey across all age groups.  The rainbow jersey, along with the NHS logo, is an acknowledgement of the commitment and dedication demonstrated by all NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The NHS cause is close to the hearts of everyone connected with Pontypridd RFC and as part of the club’s fundraising for the NHS, our Mini and Junior Section, after holding discussions with the Community Paediatrics team at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital are trying to raise funds to purchase toys for the various Children’s Outpatients departments within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. This includes Children’s Outpatients departments in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda (Tonypandy) and Keir Hardie Health Park (Merthyr).

The range of toys on offer in Children’s Outpatient Departments has been severely reduced due to the increased infection control measures enforced during the COVID 19 pandemic. As a result, there are now limited means available to keep patients entertained and distracted whilst in clinic. It is hoped to change this situation by introducing several boxes of wipe clean toys that can be fully cleaned after use by one patient before being passed on to the next patient.  By introducing such wipe clean toys it is hoped children will feel more comfortable in clinic, whilst continuing to meet current infection control measures. Also, the provision of such toys will enable staff to formally assess how the children are developing through the medium of play. The toys selected will be for the use and enjoyment of children with a variety of developmental and sensory needs.

There is a perception that some people may not want the money donated to disappear into a ‘black-hole’ within the NHS. Therefore, the Mini & Junior Section intends to purchase the toys directly out of the funds raised and to deliver them to the departments in person.

Please help them say a proper Thank You to our NHS heroes by donating to this worthy cause.

Please have a read of their Crowdfunding Page and donate here – NHS Fundraiser (Children’s Outpatients RGH) – a Community crowdfunding project in Pontypridd by Pontypridd RFC Mini & Junior Rugby (crowdfunder.co.uk)

On behalf of the whole club, thank you for your support.