Dreamflight
 Founded in 1986, Dreamflight is a registered UK charity whose purpose is to send seriously ill children on their 'holiday of a lifetime' to Florida. While many charities devote their energies to funding long term research projects or the purchase of medical equipment, Dreamflight believes it is just as important to bring some fun and joy into the lives of children who perhaps can't wait long enough for the breakthrough they need or whose illnesses and treatments have brought pain distress and disruption to their lives.
The Band feels particualrly pleased to be able to play some role in helping these children enjoy their 'once in a lifetime' experience, by performing to the children over the Dreamflight weekend that takes place in October each year. The Band usually performs in the hotel that the children are staying in the evening before the flight leaves, as part of the evening party, and also the following day as the children board the plane.
For more information about Dreamflight, you can visit their website by clicking here.
Band and Drums Sponsored Bike Ride
On the 16th August, 15 members of the Regimental Band of The Royal Welsh embarked on a gruelling bike ride which began in Brecon taking them across the Brecon Beacons to Aberdare. The atrocious monsoon-like conditions dampened everything except their enthusiasm, being driven by the thought of helping provide a holiday of a lifetime to deserving children and the thought of enjoying a refreshing pint relaxing in the hot tub afterwards!
The money raised was added to other fund raising initiatives by the Band, including a sponsored weight loss and a casino night, and a cheque for £1300 was presented to Dreamflight Co-Founder and Trustee Patricia Pearce MBE on 19th October 2008 at the annual event.
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