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The Grange Bereavement Room

2wish and Bereavement/ Family Rooms On October 17th, we proudly opened our latest bereavement room, located at the critical care unit of The Grange in Cwmbran. Bereavement rooms have been an instrumental part of 2wish’s service since the charity’s inception in 2012. Whilst no facilities can lessen the grief and anguish bereaved families may feel, […]


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Elephant Dip 2023

This year’s 2wish Elephant Dip was our biggest yet! As more than 200 enthusiastic dippers gathered at Coppet Hall Beach, at Hean Castle Estate on October 22nd, to courageously take on our annual cold-water dip. A highlight on the 2wish calendar, the Elephant Dip not only unites our cherished families, friends, and loyal supporters, but also promises […]


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Swimming the Channel: Sian Lewis & the Langland Sharks

We’re so excited to share with you the story of 2wish supporter, Sian Lewis, who recently completed a gruelling Bristol Channel swim, with an all-female relay team from the Langland Sharks Swimming Club. The team, based in Swansea, swam through the night to complete this extremely challenging crossing, which began on June 23rd in North […]


Marty Matters: Jo & Mark’s Story

In January 2022 Jo and Mark were excited to find out that Jo was pregnant with their second child. The news of Jo’s pregnancy brought immense joy to their family, and with everything proceeding smoothly, they eagerly planned a family getaway to France. A favourite destination for the couple and one they were excited to […]


Mwsic i Mabli: A Community Comes Together

A Loss Felt Throughout the community Last year the community of Llanrwst suffered a devastating loss when 13yr old Mabli Roberts passed away suddenly. The effects of this sudden bereavement were felt far and wide throughout the area, compelling the community to come together to raise funds for 2wish, who supported Mabli’s family in the […]


Worthington & Jones: Going above and beyond

Worthington & Jones is a family-owned, independent electrical wholesaler in North Wales and Shropshire, working with commercial and domestic customers. With four branches across the region, boasting 50 years of experience in electrical wholesale, Director and Co-Owner Lauren Powell has shown true dedication in building a trusted brand. A trait that Lauren has applied to […]


Elephant Walks 2023

The Elephant Walks have once again proven to be a resounding success this year, with a great turnout for both the West and South walks at Scolton Manor Park in Haverfordwest and Porthkerry Country Park in Barry. The Meaning Behind the Elephant Walks A highlight in the 2wish calendar, the Elephant Walks, like our lovable […]


Little Inspirations & 2wish: A Growing Relationship

About Little Inspirations Little Inspirations have been a trusted provider of quality childcare for over 20 years, with nurseries in RCT, Newport, Vale of Glamorgan, and Merthyr. Since opening their first day nursery in 2003, they have grown in strength and numbers, with their 9th childcare facility opening by the end of 2023. Little Inspirations […]


Slater and Gordon & 2wish: Generously Supporting the Elephant Walks

About Slater and Gordon  Slater and Gordon are a leading national law firm that prioritises clients above all else. They offer specialised legal services in areas like clinical negligence, personal injury, employment, family law, and wills and probate. Going the extra mile for clients is a cornerstone of their practice, evidenced by their in-house team […]


Let’s Talk Bereavement

On Father’s Day, we launched our “Let’s Talk Bereavement” campaign, highlighting the services 2wish offer and opening the conversation about men’s mental health. Spreading Awareness Through Events The first of it’s kind for the charity, this campaign spanned a whole month, and saw the charity hosting exciting collaborative events. These events included a cricket match […]