News & Events

This December, we’re so thrilled to share that Ceri Hogg has commenced the newly created role of Early Phase Clinical Research Nurse Specialist in paediatric oncology/haematology which is sponsored by LATCH.

LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity is pleased to commit to the iPads for Patients Project throughout 2020, with an individual device being given to all children on active treatment for cancer or leukaemia and who LATCH is helping to support.

A fourteen year old from Burry Port has returned from Germany following successful Proton Beam Therapy to treat four brain tumours, following a lengthy fight for a diagnosis.

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of our youngest Ambassador yet – Amira Barry, aged seven from Maesteg. Amira was diagnosed with leukaemia back in July 2018 and, like all families of children receiving treatment for cancer and leukaemia at the Children’s Hospital for Wales, her family are currently being supported by LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity.

Save the date - at 6pm on 23rd November 2019, Nicks Gym Boxing Club is hosting a night of premier bo ...

To move with the times, this year we’re launching an Alternative Christmas Card Fundraiser and inviting people to donate the cost of a pack of cards instead of buying them.

A chance meeting between members of choirs in Wales and Cornwall resulted in over £1600 being raised for charity after a keen singer on holiday enjoyed a popular local duo in West Looe, Cornwall. 

We’re thrilled to share that the Annual LATCH Grand Prize Draw has officially launched and tickets a ...

An update from LATCH's Chair, Susan, and General Manager, Jade, following the recent LATCH AGM.

Throughout September, LATCH is also inviting our supporters to help support our Childhood Cancer Month Fundraising Campaign, helping to ensure our vital services are around for families today and for those who will face similar struggles in the future.