YSBYTY Gwynedd emergency department has received an “incredible” donation from some high-flying fund-raisers.

Over £12,000 has been raised by the Royal Air Force Valley towards the Emergency Department at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

The significant donation of £12,756.00 was raised through a varied programme of charity events, organised by a team at RAF Valley, including charity runs, cake stalls, coffee mornings and some highly popular and successful motorcycle track days.

The donation, given to the North Wales NHS charity, Awyr Las, will support recliner chairs for patients living with dementia.

The money raised will also be used to fund an art project inside the department to create a more welcoming environment.

RAF Valley group captain Nick Tucker-Lowe, station commander, said he was delighted to present the donation to the emergency department matron, Lyn Roberts.

He said: “Each year the station selects a cause to support that is based in the local community.

“For 2017/2018 Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Emergency Department was selected as the station’s chosen charity for the year.

“It was a pleasure to welcome Lyn Roberts from the emergency department to the station and present a cheque for £12,756.00 on behalf of everyone at Royal Air Force Valley.

“The team at the emergency department provide such a valuable service to the local community and this is our way of thanking them for all they do.

“The station has had a close link with Ysbyty Gwynedd for many years and we very much look forward to continuing this relationship in the future.”

Lyn says the team are extremely grateful for the kind donation.

She said: “We at the emergency department would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the RAF staff, their families and partner companies that contributed towards this very generous donation.

“Our department and patients from local communities will benefit greatly from the generosity.

“This kind donation will really help to enhance the environment here at the Emergency Department, making it so much more comfortable for elderly people or those living with dementia who need to come to the department.

“Thank you so much. This donation will really make a difference.”