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Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity We're here for childhood cancer in Wales.

We’re here for families affected by childhood cancer in Wales, providing bespoke emotional, practical and financial support. LATCH is a charity that supports children receiving treatment for cancer at the Children's Hospital for Wales and their families. LATCH provides financial, practical and emotional support and on-site accommodation to families as well as funding specialised equipment, clinical projects and fun activities for the children.

'At 15 weeks old, our brave little boy was diagnosed with a Grade 4 Spinal Cord Tumour. Luca's tumour is entwined within...
09/10/2026

'At 15 weeks old, our brave little boy was diagnosed with a Grade 4 Spinal Cord Tumour. Luca's tumour is entwined within his spinal cord, therefore deemed inoperable. The days that followed were a blur, filled with tests, difficult conversations and tears. There is one memory that will always stay with us and that is the words spoken by Luca's Oncologist “he may only have weeks, maybe months left to live, but we are not talking years.” In the blink of an eye, the future we had planned was torn away.'

Read more about Luca's Story here: https://latchwales.org/news/lucas-story

As Co-Chairs of the Wales Cancer Alliance Children and Young People's Subgroup, along with Young Lives vs Cancer, we wer...
08/10/2026

As Co-Chairs of the Wales Cancer Alliance Children and Young People's Subgroup, along with Young Lives vs Cancer, we were pleased to join yesterday's Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Cancer Senedd Reception at the Pierhead, Senedd Cymru.

This special event, sponsored by Matthew Jones MS, looked back at the Cross-Party Group’s achievements in the Sixth Senedd and gave a look ahead to the Group’s priorities for the new Senedd Term.

The event also recognised the contribution of the Wales Cancer Alliance, which helps to connect the Group to the issues and opportunities facing people, including children and young people, affected by cancer in Wales.

Thank you to Members of the Senedd who made the time to join the event and learn about the work of the Cross-Party Group, the Wales Cancer Alliance, and the charities who were there, including Latch.

We're also grateful to Matthew Jones MS, Chair of the Cross-Party Group, Cancer Research UK, (CPG's secretariat) for arranging the reception, and to the speakers, including Members of the Senedd, people with lived experience of cancer, policy experts and charities.

One message was loud and clear from the event – the shared ambition to see better outcomes for all people affected by cancer in Wales.

Four-Year-Old Oliver Waters Honoured with ‘Child of Courage’ Award at the 2026 Child of Wales Awards!We sat down with Ol...
07/10/2026

Four-Year-Old Oliver Waters Honoured with ‘Child of Courage’ Award at the 2026 Child of Wales Awards!

We sat down with Oliver's Mum, Freya for a interview about her experiences with Latch, and how much the award means to their family. Everyone at Latch is immensely proud of Oliver, and we send our congratulations to the whole family!

https://ow.ly/f5RZ50ZVtQG

Diolch a llongyfarchiadau!Thankyou to each and every runner who took on the Cardiff Half in aid of Latch yesterday! We a...
05/10/2026

Diolch a llongyfarchiadau!

Thankyou to each and every runner who took on the Cardiff Half in aid of Latch yesterday! We are so incredibly proud of all the work you did, and thankful to have such dedicated members of the Latch community!

Taking on a half marathon is no mean feat, and takes months of dedicated training and effort, countless steps over hundreds of miles, and a commitment to completing the challenge you’ve taken on. Each and everyone of you should be incredibly proud of yourselves, no matter what time you crossed the line in.

From everyone here at Latch, thank you! 💜

A big thankyou toAlbany Road Baptist Churchh for your continued support! Your empathy and compassion in helping support Latch for the past 10 years is so wonderful, and we are so grateful for all of your efforts in helping to make Latch Corner a Cardiff Half staple, and a wonderful place for all to come and celebrate the amazing event!

Thankyou as well toWendy Hopkins Family Law Practicee andJetts Cardiff St Mellonss for their support for our post race event, and Thomas, Freddie and Erin from Cardiff Met’s Sport Rehabilitation and Massage department for supplying the much needed massages to our runners!

And finally, thank you to everyone who turned out to support on the side lines and cheer on the runners with everything you had to help give them a lift to keep going and cross the finish line, the Cardiff Half wouldn’t be the incredible event it is without you! 💜

🥳Latch runners, your post race treat awaits! Massages, food and drinks are available for you once you’ve crossed the fin...
04/10/2026

🥳Latch runners, your post race treat awaits!

Massages, food and drinks are available for you once you’ve crossed the finish line!

Come see us at the race village for directions, or head straight to Park House on Greyfriars road!

At the Child of Wales Awards last night, we were incredibly proud to see two children supported by Latch receive the Chi...
03/10/2026

At the Child of Wales Awards last night, we were incredibly proud to see two children supported by Latch receive the Child of Courage Award 💜💜

A huge congratulations to Mia and Oliver on this well-deserved recognition. Their remarkable courage is an inspiration, and we couldn't be prouder of them. We're equally proud of all the children we support, each of who shows extraordinary courage every day.

Congratulations, Mia and Oliver! 🌟💫

Looking for your spot to cheer this Cardiff Half? Come and join Latch corner and help turn the side lines purple!You ca...
02/10/2026

Looking for your spot to cheer this Cardiff Half? Come and join Latch corner and help turn the side lines purple!

You can find us on the corner of Albany Road and Blenheim Road, just outside the Albany Road Baptist Church. There's a great coffee shop nearby, as well as a number of great restaurants so you can rest assured you'll have everything you need nearby!

We can't wait to see you there!

01/10/2026

We would like to extend our thanks to Safa Elhassan - Plaid Cymru MS for her statement in the Senedd yesterday, and for drawing attention to the needs and difficulties of families facing childhood cancer.

We are so pleased to see members of the Senedd taking this issue with the level of care that it deserves, and hope that changes in the support offered by the government to families will soon follow.

Childhood cancer affects hundreds of families each year around Wales, and dedicated support and policies will help ensure no family has to go through this journey alone

Diolch / Thank you

Emmy-Nominated Actor Gerran Howell Joins Forces with Latch as Official Charity Partner!"I’m really pleased to be partner...
30/09/2026

Emmy-Nominated Actor Gerran Howell Joins Forces with Latch as Official Charity Partner!

"I’m really pleased to be partnering with Latch. Childhood cancer has been part of my family’s story, so the work they do means a great deal to me. The practical and emotional support they provide to children and families in Wales can make a real difference at an incredibly difficult time, and I’m looking forward to helping more people learn about their work and supporting their fundraising however I can.”

For the full announcement visit https://ow.ly/na0550ZTavq

‘I’ve always wanted to come back and perform as a Princess for Latch. I started doing it when I was about 18, and I knew...
30/09/2026

‘I’ve always wanted to come back and perform as a Princess for Latch. I started doing it when I was about 18, and I knew as soon as I did, I wanted to come and do it for the kids on the ward. My love for performing very much stems from being able to spread the joy and make people smile. So as soon as I started my own company and I was able to, I jumped at the opportunity to come back. Being able to give back and see the smiles on all of their little faces is just so rewarding and amazing. It makes me so happy.' - Alys Prosser

After being treated for an astrocytoma at age 4, Alys, now 23, has returned to Rainbow Ward to spread joy and smiles to the patients undergoing the treatment she experienced nearly 2 decades ago

Read more about Alys's story here: https://latchwales.org/news/princess-performs-on-paediatric-ward

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