Hundreds of people turned out to support Lisa Emmanuel and Julie Davies on their Walk with the Angels on Saturday 28th April to remember their daughters, Jade Louise and Rhiannon, who both sadly died in a car accident last year.

Jade was going to do a sponsored trek over the Brecon Beacons as part of her Duke of Edinburgh Award and chose Rhondda Breast Friends in memory of our trustee and their close family friend Donna Phillips who died of breast cancer the previous year.  Following on from Jade's wish, Lisa chose our Charity to benefit from the walk along with Ysgol Hen Felin which Rhiannon had previously supported. 

It was a colourful scene with multicoloured fairies and young and old supporting the walk. The girl's story and Lisa's inspiration for the walk was relayed over the loudspeaker, celebrating the girls' lives and setting the scene for the walk. The girls favourite songs were played along the way and traffic was stopped for an hour as the colourful procession made its way from the Co-operative car park in Treorchy to the Hendrewen in Blaencwn. "Hello Diane" said a voice nearby as A.M. for Cynon Valley, Christine Chapman, strode out for the cause. Despite a few heavy showers, spirits were not dampened and everyone was there to support the families. Orange and purple balloons decorated houses and fences along the way and were set free at the end of the walk, sending all our thoughts up to the angels. I'm sure Jade and Rhiannon, two beautiful, caring girls were with us on the walk. 


I felt for the parents, having lost my own daughter to breast cancer, and set up Rhondda Breast Friends with her friends in Helen's memory.  I also knew how much work was involved in organising the walk and was so pleased it was such a success. My congratulations go out to Lisa, Julie and families at a difficult time, Well Done, your daughters must be very proud of you!

Diane