A Llanilar farmer’s charity lamb auction has raised over £14,000 for the Bronglais Chemo Appeal.

Monica Davies, who held the auction on Saturday, 8 October at the mart site near Aberystwyth, said she was really pleased with how much had been raised.

“We had 75 lambs to sell, donated by local farmers, and the event went so well,” she said.

“There was a great crowd there and lots of donations too. I didn’t think I would raise half as much as I did.

“I would like to say thank you to everyone who donated lambs and those who purchased and donated money. Thanks also to the auctioneer Aled Ellis.”

Monica, 58, who lives on the family farm in Llanilar, wanted to raise money for the appeal after spending several months having chemotherapy at Bronglais Hospital following a cancer diagnosis.

“I am grateful to Dr Elin Jones and her amazing staff for looking after me,” she said.

“The chemotherapy unit is close to my heart and I realise how important it is and how lucky we are to have such a unit at Bronglais Hospital.

“Now a more modern, purpose-built unit is needed and I was happy to help the appeal.

“People who supported me on the auction day were all saying how important it was to support Bronglais Hospital and in particular the chemotherapy unit. No-one knows when they will need it.”

Nicola Llewelyn, head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, said: “We are grateful to Monica for her support and to everyone else who has donated to the appeal.

“We are delighted to report that the appeal has now passed its target. However, given the current economic climate, we predict that construction costs will increase.

“Every penny raised, including future donations, will therefore go directly to the appeal fund, with any surplus funds used to support those affected by cancer across Ceredigion and mid Wales.”

For further information on the Bronglais Chemo Appeal, go to www.hywelddahealthcharities.org.uk