Wow what a fantastic day we had on Saturday at the Card Factory in Bridge Street, Haverfordwest!

In support of Elly’s Ward 10 Flag Appeal, the staff at the Haverfordwest branch had a fundraising day with a fantastic raffle (first prize was the biggest bear we had ever seen and six other prizes), cakes, balloons and face painting.

The other branches in Tenby, Milford Haven and Carmarthen also held raffles on the day.

Local shoppers must have been amazed to see staff in fancy dress on Bridge Street with loads of balloons.

Elly was asked to draw the raffle prizes, which is her favourite job. The lucky winners will all be notified by the shop staff.

It was a brilliant day and we feel proud and humbled to have been chosen for the Card Factory’s first local fundraising event. We thank all the lovely shoppers who bought raffle tickets and who stopped to chat and ask questions about Elly’s Appeal. The total amount raised was an amazing £1,031.

We must say a huge thank you to shop manager Donna Jackson for allowing her store to be hijacked for the day. Huge thanks also to Seline Adams (area manager) and Cheryl Strange (regional manager) for allowing the event to be put on and attending on the day. Thanks to the amazing staff, Lorna, Julie, Jonathan, Sam and Fran and to the brilliant helpers Chris, Devon, Kayla, Leigh and Liam.

Card Factory area manager Seline said: “We love to get behind a good cause, and our Haverfordwest store are proud to support the Elly’s Flag for Ward 10 Appeal, which is raising vital funds for cancer care in Pembrokeshire. Little Elly is truly an inspiration, raising over £85,000 to date!”

Elly’s dad, Lyn, said: “Thank you to all at the Card Factory for your amazing support, generosity and hospitality. Your help is very much appreciated by us and all the nurses, staff and patients on Ward 10 at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest.”

Elly’s Ward 10 Flag Appeal is raising funds for patient experience and environment on the Ward 10 (cancer ward) at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest.

Elly and her family are continuing to seek donations via their Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Ward10Flag and Please give the Facebook page a Like - search Ward 10 Flag