Parents to take to stage for Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice

SWANSEA parents Natalie and Matt Ridler, who set up a charity in memory of their little boy who lost his fight with a rare cancer, will be taking to the stage in Swansea's Brangwyn Hall on Sunday, December 7, in aid of Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice.

- IAN LEWIS

Matt, Morgan, Natalie and Rhiannon Ridler. Inset Ffion and Gethin Channon.

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Natalie and Matt's son Morgan was diagnosed aged two and fought for two years before passing at Tŷ Hafan on 28 June 2023, just a few days before his fourth birthday.

The couple, who live in Gorseinon, set up their own charity foundation Morgan’s Army in the same year - which has the motto No One Fights Alone.

It has grown considerably since its inception and supports South Wales families affected by childhood cancer in memory of Morgan. To date they have raised thousands of pounds and helped dozens of families.

Natalie, Matt and Morgan's little sister Rhiannon, four, continue to be supported by Tŷ Hafan and the couple will be in conversation with journalist and broadcaster Sian Lloyd on stage during the evening performance of Tŷ Hafan's annual Christmas Concert this Sunday.

"We will forever be grateful to Tŷ Hafan for helping us provide a comfortable, dignified and peaceful passing for our precious boy," said Natalie.