A fundraising campaign to support children in Gwynedd with cancer has raised over £1,000.

Siân Gwenllian MS and Hywel Williams MP, who represent Arfon in the Senedd and Westminster respectively, launched a Christmas appeal to raise money for Gafael Llaw, a charity that supports children in Gwynedd and Anglesey with cancer.

The charity’s work focuses on providing financial support to Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Dewi Ward, Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool and the charity Clic Sergant.

The charity’s fundraising activities include Tour de Cymru, a 650-mile cycle ride around children’s hospitals in Wales. The charity raised over £110,000 in its first two years.

Speaking about their personal campaign to support the charity, Siân Gwenllian said: “We launched the fundraising campaign early in December, setting an initial target of £300.

“We’re delighted to have exceeded that target, also surpassing our amended target of £1,000.

“The charity is such a worthy cause, supporting local families in an unimaginably difficult situation. I hope the £1,040 will go some of the way to supporting their incredible work.”

The MS and MP met with Iwan Trefor Jones and Anne Owen of Gafael Llaw to present the cheque. Anne, a Gafael Llaw volunteer spent 45 years as a nurse on children’s wards, most recently on Ward Dewi in Ysbyty Gwynedd.

Hywel Williams MP said: “I am delighted that our Christmas appeal has been so successful and would like to thank all those who responded so generously to our fundraising efforts.

“It is testament to the high regard to which Gafael Llaw is held in the local community.

“I hope the money raised will go some way to alleviate the burden on young people living with cancer and their families.”

Gafael Llaw celebrates its 10-year anniversary next year. A spokesperson for the charity said: “Gafael Llaw’s aim is to support cancer care provision for local children.

“The charity has funded a number of improvements in Ward Dewi and Alder Hey in Liverpool, as well as supporting the activities of Clic Sargent locally.

“We greatly appreciate the financial contribution made by Plaid Cymru Arfon. This will help us as we continue our efforts to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people in the area.”