Carwyn Lewis, who was diagnosed with MS 13 years ago, donated £5,000 in November following his third and most successful MS Charity Golf Day at Derllys Court Golf Club. The event attracted around 140 players and even more supporters for a lively auction and raffle, all themed around the high-energy world of LIV Golf.
“It was brilliant,” said Carwyn. “The atmosphere, the support — I’m just so grateful to everyone who helped make it happen.”
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A personal mission
Carwyn’s fundraising journey is deeply personal. After struggling with early treatments, he credits Swansea Bay’s MS Specialist Team with turning his life around.
“My life turned upside down after diagnosis, and my early treatments just weren’t working. This team pretty much saved me. Since then, I’ve been stable and well, so I can’t complain at all.”
His donations have grown year on year — £2,200 at his first event, £3,000 at the second, and now £5,000.
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Funding real impact
The money goes directly to the MS Specialist Care Unit at Morriston Hospital, helping fund equipment and services not covered by core NHS budgets.
Lead Neurology Nurse Helen Owen said Carwyn’s earlier donations had already funded a portable bladder scanner used in outreach clinics across South-West and mid-Wales: “This has greatly helped patient wellbeing by providing specialist care closer to home. It’s really inspiring that Carwyn has taken time to give back after the care he received.”
Consultant Neurologist Dr Owen Pearson added: “His support allows us to innovate and improve care for people with MS. The education sessions we’re now planning — for newly diagnosed patients and those living with MS — will help people understand their condition and connect with others going through similar experiences.”
Remembering a friend
Carwyn also paid tribute to close friend Tommy Williams, who helped launch the first golf day but sadly passed away before this year’s event.
“He helped me kick it off really, so a massive thank you to him,” said Carwyn. “It was a full family and friends’ effort. I’m very grateful to all of them.”
Next year’s event
Carwyn is already planning the next MS Charity Golf Day, set for 30 May 2026 at Carmarthen Golf Club, where Tommy Williams will be remembered with a memorial shield.
Swansea Bay Health Charity said it was “incredibly grateful” for Carwyn’s continued support, which helps ensure people with MS across the region can access high-quality, compassionate care.
