{"id":1575,"date":"2023-07-26T08:44:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T08:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.ty-hafan.spindogs-dev7.co.uk\/cy\/2023\/07\/26\/ty-hafan-dad-chris-to-make-all-stars-ice-hockey-debut-2\/"},"modified":"2023-07-26T12:28:04","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T12:28:04","slug":"ty-hafan-dad-chris-to-make-all-stars-ice-hockey-debut-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.ty-hafan.spindogs-dev7.co.uk\/cy\/2023\/07\/26\/ty-hafan-dad-chris-to-make-all-stars-ice-hockey-debut-2\/","title":{"rendered":"T\u0177 Hafan dad Chris to make All Stars ice hockey debut"},"content":{"rendered":"

The fantastic T\u0177 Hafan All Stars ice hockey team will be back on the rink at the annual charity tournament in Cardiff this weekend (Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July) \u2013 with T\u0177 Hafan dad Chris Thomas making his team debut.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Devoted Cardiff Devils fan Chris, from Caerphilly, will be playing Line 3 Power Forward for the T\u0177 Hafan All Stars, inspired by the memory of his daughter Scarlett. And not only is it Chris\u2019s debut with T\u0177 Hafan All Stars, but it is his first ever hockey match as a player!<\/p>\n

Born in 2014, Scarlett was diagnosed with a chromosomal condition so rare that it did not have a name. At seven months old, Scarlett, mum Clair and Chris began to be supported by T\u0177 Hafan. Scarlett died in September 2018 at just four years old and since then Clair and Chris have raised more than \u00a325,000 for the charity in their own right.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have watched and supported All Stars for years,\u201d says Chris, pictured below second from right. \u201cFrom the moment of Scarletts lap on the ice with the team captain James, we were hooked and have supported with fundraising ever since. But this year, to be given the chance to play and support T\u0177 Hafan at the same time, I’ve jumped at the opportunity. Then came the realisation that I need to learn to skate!!!<\/p>\n

\u201cWearing the Jersey this year with Scarlett\u2019s badge situated over my heart has the makings of an emotional weekend.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt shows what the team and T\u0177 Hafan is all about. It’s about supporting children and their families. A place that supported us and still does.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cScarlett became mascot for T\u0177 Hafan All Stars in 2016 and loved the tournament! Now T\u0177 Hafan All Stars play in memory of her and, the inspiration for their incredible fundraising efforts, she is featured on the Team Scarlett motif on the team\u2019s shirts,\u201d says Helen Morgan, senior community fundraiser at T\u0177 Hafan.<\/p>\n

\u201cT\u0177 Hafan All Stars were a huge success in more ways than one at last year\u2019s tournament at the Vindico Arena, when they came second in the fast and furious weekend tournament, only losing to MIND in the final,\u201d continues Helen.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey also raised an amazing \u00a316,000 in sponsorship for T\u0177 Hafan Children\u2019s Hospice \u2013 having raised well over \u00a370,000 for us since they began taking part in the tournament back in 2016. Already this year the team have fundraised another \u00a317,000 for 2023!<\/p>\n

\u201cOn top of that Chris and Clair have themselves raised well over \u00a325,000 for T\u0177 Hafan and Clair will be at Wales Ice Arena to cheer on Chris and the team this weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n

Captain of the 18-strong mixed team, which comprises skaters of all abilities, is James Pepper, a member of the Board of Trustees at T\u0177 Hafan.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is such a privilege to captain T\u0177 Hafan Ice hockey team,\u201d says James. \u201cWe have a great group who really understand the importance of T\u0177 Hafan. The players have met some of the T\u0177 Hafan children and their families at last year\u2019s event or through visiting the hospice and understand the positive impact T\u0177 Hafan has had on their lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team has been fantastic this year and really thought outside of the box to raise as much money as they can for T\u0177 Hafan.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are closing in on \u00a318k at this stage and it would be great to keep the money rolling in over the weekend. We also look forward to seeing T\u0177 Hafan families at the event and will be sure to come and say hello.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are all so grateful to all members of T\u0177 Hafan All Stars, for their incredible fundraising for us over so many years at this tournament,\u201d adds Helen Morgan. \u201cThey have done fantastically well once again this year, and we are looking forward to cheering them on at the tournament this weekend. Good luck to everyone!\u201d<\/p>\n

Teams representing eight different charities, including British Heart Foundation and Help for Heroes will travel from far and wide to play at this weekend\u2019s tournament.<\/p>\n

All players take part with the mutual aim of wanting to play ice hockey, but more importantly raise funds for some extremely worthwhile causes.\u00a0\u00a0The matches will take place on Saturday July 29 and Sunday, July 30 and will begin at 12 noon each day and finish at 7pm.\u00a0Tickets can be purchased on the door. Prices are \u00a33 per day, or \u00a35 for the weekend. Children just pay a small donation. Parking is free.<\/p>\n

To find out more go to: https:\/\/www.ukcharityallstars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

To sponsor T\u0177 Hafan All Stars ice hockey team go to: https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/team\/Tyhafanicehockey2023<\/a><\/p>\n

To watch an interview with T\u0177 Hafan All Stars Captain James Pepper go to: <\/b>https:\/\/www.ukcharityallstars.com\/news\/captain-calls-ty-hafan\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Chris<\/p>\n

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