Rainbow Ward is the Oncology Unit for children up to the age of thirteen based at the Children's Hospital for Wales. It is a unique environment that hosts very special children and families. It is so much more than a ward; with specialist doctors and nurses, and the long lengths of time spent on the ward, Rainbow has created a very real atmosphere of family.

The entire ward is in need of much more than a facelift and simply isn't fit for the needs of today so we've got a mammoth task ahead with a complete redesign with a high spec finish and so many additions including ambient lighting and state of the art technology and much more. This will mean the world to families who will be able to have the most comfortable and enjoyable experiences possible during such emotional times.

The addition of private rooms means the ward will be able to cope with the numbers of children receiving intensive treatment without them encountering delays to their treatment plan or even having to go to different wards or sites within Wales, as has been the case in the past. There will also be a new reception area, nurse station, larger waiting room, play room and parents' room and, put simply, this work is long overdue.

We are asking for your help to make this upgrade a reality and, for every donation, we will add a child's handprint with your name on it to our mural which will stand as a lasting legacy of your donation at our home from home accommodation.

Nicola Joshua, mum of William who is currently receiving treatment for a brain tumour said: 'William has spent so much of his early years on Rainbow Ward, and I know that when he's in isolation his surroundings are vitally important for his wellbeing. There's no doubt that an overhaul of the ward is long overdue as its currently feeling outdated and dark. The privacy of a single room for us, with beds where a parent can stay overnight too is paramount when were feeling emotional or even for little things like sleeping when others might be chatting or having a visit from a doctor. I'm certain that our experience, and the experience of other families like ours, will be so radically different when the ward receives this overhaul and I'm so grateful to LATCH and everyone who supports this campaign for making it happen.'