18 years on... trust fund pays out for grateful Angharad

As most Pembrokeshire residents will remember, some 18 years ago, Angharad was born with incomplete lower limbs. Her parents were residents of Penally village and the news of their daughter touched the hearts of old and young alike. Residents of the village met and decided to form a committee which led to The Angharad Webb Trust Fund being founded; initially for assisting the family with any travelling expenses that may be incurred. Angharad became very well known to the people of Pembrokeshire, her face pictured most weeks accepting cheques on behalf of the fund. Over the following years, both villagers and people of the surrounding area held numerous events. The people of Pembrokeshire dug deep into their pockets on numerous occasions. The fund was now gaining momentum, with local clubs, societies, schools, individuals, all deciding to become involved. Angharad had to endure many hospital visits outside the county which involved overnight stays, all of which were paid for from the fund. House adaptations, special buggies, clothes were also purchased; the list was endless. As Angharad grew older, her needs were also growing, so the fund was used again for items such as a computer, plus extras. By this time, the original committee members had now decreased to three, other tragic events were happening throughout the world involving children and fund-raising was becoming more difficult, so it was decided that some of the remaining money be placed into Unit Trust Funds for when Angharad reached 18. Angharad was fortunate to have the opportunity to go on a school skiing trip; the fund bought the ski clothes for her. Last year saw Angharad reach her 17th birthday and receive a cheque from the fund for just over £5,000. This year for her 18th birthday she has been presented with a cheque for £16,296.71. "We the committee (being Mrs. Eileen Hodgson and Mrs. Trevayne Keohane) would like to thank from the bottom of our hearts Mrs. Angela Lewis, Abbey manager, the people of Pembrokeshire and the surrounding counties for their help, time and effort, not to mention their money, which went into the first two years of the fund. "We can only hope that Angharad will put this tremendous amount of money to good use for any future adaptations she may need as she continues through life."