Supporting causes
Page updated: 02/06/2025
We would love to hear what you are doing to support a charity or cause close to your heart.
If you are fundraising let us know by emailing marketingandmedia@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Vicky Jones - Joseph's Smile
Name: Vicky Jones
Department: Corporate Services
Charity: Joseph’s Smile
What: A Celebration of Music with Joseph’s Smile, Swansea Building Society Arena
When: 3 September, 2025
Why: With performances from Lee Mead, Brenda Edwards, Steve Balsamo, Rhys Meirion, Karl Morgan, the West End Gospel Choir, and an all-star big band of the UK’s finest session musicians, this promises to be an unforgettable night of hope and purpose because 100% of proceeds go to Joseph’s Smile to support two vital UK based childhood cancer research projects.
Joseph was only 3 years old when he lost his fight to Neuroblastoma. He was diagnosed in April 2021 and sadly lost his life to cancer in December 2021. In Joseph’s legacy, the family started the charity ‘Joseph’s Smile’.
Based in Brynaman, offering crucial assistance to children and their families in the UK who are facing cancer, life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, Joseph’s Smile operate through several support areas, and in 2024 they expanded into childhood cancer research funding and working with other charities to support existing and new kickstart childhood cancer research.
Read more about Joseph’s Smile: www.josephssmile.org
Find out more about the event and get your ticket here: www.celebrationofmusic.co.uk
Communities - Macmillan cancer support
Name: Members of the Business Support and Commissioning team
Department: Communities
Charity: Macmillan cancer support
What: Gower Peninsula Mighty Hike 2025
When: 5 July, 2025
Why: The team at 3 Spilman Street wanted to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support who have been supporting a colleague who was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.
Jess Turnbull-Guy - NSPCC
Name: Jess Turnbull-Guy
Section: Pensions
Department: Corporate Services
Charity: NSPCC
What: Cardiff Half Marathon
When: 05/10/2025
Why: To support a worthy cause whilst doing something I enjoy-ish most of the time ha ha!
Kelly Morris - Hywel Dda Charities
Name: Kelly Morris
Section: L&D
Department: Chief Execs
Charty: Hywel Dda Charities - Chemotherapy, Cancer and A&E
What: 3 Half Marathons - Pembrey, Tenby Long Course, Cardiff Half
When: Throughout 2025
Link to donate: Hywel Dda Health Charities: Kelly's page
Gower Mighty Hike Marathon
Name: Amy James, Rebecca Richards and Amber Daniels
Section: Communities and Place and Infrastructure
Department: Public Protection and Economic Development
Charity: Macmillan Cancer Support
What: Gower Mighty Hike Marathon
When: 5 July 2025
Why: Initially, all wanted a challenge to work towards whilst supporting a good cause, between us we all have so many family members and friends who have had cancer, still battling it and some sadly passing. Macmillan Cancer support is a fantastic cause, providing valuable knowledge and support to help not only cancer patients but their families too.
If you would like to donate, you can do so here https://www.justgiving.com/team/thegirlsquad?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL