Hereford Arms Newport's Laiah Palmer fundraising pool match

The Hereford Arms pub in Maindee raised £620 through a pool match for Laiah Palmer on Friday, December 10. Laiah, aged four, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on September 13.

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Melanie Thacker organised the event after hearing about Laiah’s condition. “I have known Laiah’s family for years. Both myself and my husband grew up with Laiah’s grandparents.

“When I came home from a holiday and heard about what happened to Laiah, I wanted to do something to help.

“They wanted to do some fundraising at the Hereford Arms and asked if there was anyone local to donate the money to and I suggested Laiah after speaking with her parents to make sure it was okay.

“It was a lot of fun.”

Prizes were donated by the Spar on Church Road and Morrison’s and a spread was done by Tina Bridgeman.

“It was all made possible by Cindy and Peter Cregg, the landlady and landlord of the pub. It was a lovely night, and we are hoping to get another one done,” said Mrs Thacker.

Another £145 was raised by Alway Football Team to go towards supporting Laiah and her family during the treatment.