A DIAMOND-SET Welsh gold necklace donated by Clogau will headline a special fundraising raffle marking a Welsh cancer research charity’s 60th birthday.
The award-winning jewellery brand has gifted the necklace to Cancer Research Wales as the grand prize in its inaugural 60 Anniversary Diamond Raffle, raising funds for research, diagnosis and treatment projects across the country.
The prize was unveiled by Cancer Research Wales ambassador and Miss United Kingdom Millie-Mae Adams at the award-winning company’s Cardiff store, where she received it on behalf of the charity.
Ben Roberts, Managing Director of Clogau, said: “We are incredibly proud to support Cancer Research Wales as it celebrates this remarkable 60-year milestone.
“As a Welsh business with deep roots in our communities, we recognise the impact cancer has on families across the country and the importance of investing in research that can save and improve lives. We hope this beautiful Welsh gold necklace will help generate significant support for the raffle and encourage people to get behind the charity’s vital work.”
A proud Welsh speaker and doctor in training, Millie-Mae also founded Exeter Street Doctors – a charity equipping young people with lifesaving first aid skills.
She said: “As a proud ambassador of the charity, it is my privilege to play my part in Cancer Research Wales’s 60th anniversary and be here today to unveil the first prize in the 60 Anniversary Diamond Raffle – a stunning, diamond-set gold necklace, generously donated by Clogau.
“The gift of life and time with our loved ones is the most precious thing in the world so please show your support for Cancer Research Wales’s life-saving and life-prolonging work today by entering the 60 Anniversary Diamond Raffle and you could win this stunning Clogau gold necklace while helping to fund vital cancer research here in Wales.”
Millie-Mae advocates for health education through her ‘Medic Millie Mondays’ social media series and delivered the first Welsh-language Street Doctors session. Her role with Cancer Research Wales is shaped in part by her own family’s experience of the disease.
Lisa Buckley, Head of Income Generation at Cancer Research Wales, added: “I’m very grateful to Clogau and Millie-Mae Adams for supporting us to launch our 60 Anniversary Diamond Raffle – our first ever raffle, as we celebrate 60 years as the independent Welsh cancer research charity and 60 years of innovation in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
“Since 1966, we have invested £41.68 million to push the boundaries of cancer research discoveries here in Wales and we couldn’t have done that without the kindness of the Welsh public and our fantastic business community. Thank you for your support over the years and together we will unite Wales against cancer.”
Founded in North Wales, Clogau is internationally renowned for jewellery containing rare Welsh gold – one of the world’s most exclusive precious metals.
Its heritage is closely linked to the Royal Family: Welsh gold from the Clogau St David’s mine has featured in royal wedding rings for more than a century, including those of Queen Elizabeth II, Diana Princess of Wales, and Catherine Princess of Wales.
To enter the raffle, visit www.cancerresearch.wales. For information on Clogau’s Welsh gold collections, visit Clogau© Welsh Gold Jewellery | Browse our new collection.