We are fast approaching the first year as a registered childrens charity and the past few months has been very busy, we have raised approx. 15,000 ($24.510) in private donations and fundraising events which brings us closer to our target of 45,000 ($73.520) to purchase the holiday home to provide holidays and experiences for children and their families in Wales where the child is suffering from Cancer, Life Threatening illnesses and Disabilities.We would like to say thank you to Ceri and Gaabi for their support in promoting Ieuan the Lion Memorial Fund, and also to all the members of Americymru.Please click on the link below to see photos of our fundraising events. http://www.ieuanthelion.com/#/past-events/4533182576 A young lady has approached us through one of our previous fundraising events to arrange a sponsored 5 MILE SWIM at Newbridge Leisure Centre, South Wales. A fundraising website has been set up for sponsorship of this event, If you are able to sponsor her, it would very much be appreciated, and your money will be going to a fantastic cause.Please click on the link below for more information http://www.everyclick.com/ieuanthelionmemorialfund For more information on the Charity please visit http://www.ieuanthelion.com We are also on http://ieuanthelion.blogspot.com Kind regards to you allWayne (Ieuan's Dad)

The month of November has become known as 'Movember' to many men around the world who voluntarily grow moustache for the whole month in aid of the Prostate cancer charity. Inspired by this great idea, Ieuan The Lion's Memorial fund is going to stage its own version of this event throughout November 09. My name is Wayne (Ieuans Dad) I am taking part in this event to grow a moustaches. I am normally clean shaven so to grow moustaches will be fun, I have not had a moustache for over 30 years, I think it will be a bit grey!!!! there will be photos of me and all the men who take's part posted on http://www.ieuanthelion.com The more of us to join this event the more support the children of Wales who are suffering from Cancer, Life Threatening illnesses and Disabilities will receive from Ieuan The Lion Memorial Fund. If you would like join please click this link http://www.charitygiving.co.uk and create your own custom fundraising page in just 5 minutes! Dont forget to pick Ieuan The Lion Memorial Fund as the charity you are supporting. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at wayne@ieuanthelion.com PLEASE PLEASE SPONSOR ME FOR THIS EVENT BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK http://www.charitygiving.co.uk/wayneyendle And you will be supports the children of Wales who are suffering from Cancer, Life Threatening illnesses and Disabilities Ieuan The Lion Memorial Fund is a Registered Charity. Our Charity No. is 1130709. We are liasing with the Charities that helped Ieuan through his life. Our objective is raise funds to raise funds to provide grants and other finances where required and to purchase a holiday home to provide holidays and experiences for children and their families where the child is suffering from cancer, life threatening illnesses and disabilities.The idea behind the holidays and experiences is to provide opportunities for the children and their families to escape illness and the clinical sterile atmosphere of hospitals. Our aim is to make life a real experience for the children and their families. Ieuan and his family for many years had the opportunity to stay in holiday homes through the Charities. Where Ieuan spent many happy times and we have wonderful memories of these, this would not have been possible without the help of the Charities involved. We want other Children and their families to be able to experience this escapism the way Ieuan and his family were able to.The holiday home we are fundraising for will be adapted for wheelchair accessibility, walk in shower facilities, extra wide doors and hoists, if these facilities are required.The holiday home will be sited in Tenby West Wales, where Ieuan spent many happy holidays here.To be able to purchase this holiday home we have to raise 45,000, as you can see this is a lot of money but with the determination of the trustees and the fundraising activities we will achieve this figure.If you have any questions on the fund, please do not hesitate to contact me at wayne@ieuanthelion.comThank you for reading this blog.Kind regards,Wayne ( Ieuan's dad )

We are now officially a Registered Charity. Our Charity No. is 1130709.Trustee of the fund...Rosemary Yendle, Louis Thomas-Yendle, Ben Thomas-Yendle, Helen Thomas- Powell and Maria Hurley.We are liasing with the Charities that helped Ieuan through his life. Our objective is raise funds to purchase a Holiday Home to provide holidays and experiences for children and their families where the child is suffering from cancer, life threatening illnesses and disabilities.The idea behind the holidays and experiences is to provide opportunities for the children and their families to escape illness and the clinical sterile atmosphere of hospitals. Our aim is to make life a real experience for the children and their families.Ieuan and his family for many years had the opportunity to stay in holiday homes through the Charities. Where Ieuan spent many happy times and we have wonderful memories of these, this would not have been possible without the help of the Charities involved. We want other Children and their families to be able to experience this escapism the way Ieuan and his family were able to.The holiday home we are fundraising for will be adapted for wheelchair accessibility, walk in shower facilities, extra wide doors and hoists, if these facilities are required.We are hoping the holiday home will be sited in Tenby West Wales, where Ieuan spent many happy holidays here.To be able to purchase this holiday home we have to raise 45,000, as you can see this is a lot of money but with the determination of the trustees and the fundraising activities we will achieve this figure.If you can help in anyway however big or small every little helps. You can support Ieuan The Lion in many ways, from making a donation to hosting a charity event, from corporate sponsorship to a cake sale at your local school all donations no matter how small will go directly towards the holiday home.Here are just a few ideasDonations you can donate securely through www.ieuanthelion.com using your credit or debit card or your PayPal account. Just click on the Donate button that you can find throughout the website. For cheque donations,please make cheques payable toIEUAN THE LION MEMORIAL FUND and post to42 Milman Street, Newport, South Wales. NP20 2HRActivity challengesare a great way of involving friends and workmates in a worthwhile cause: Sponsored ascents of one of Wales famous mountains, cycling marathons, organised abseiling, dragon boat racingthe list is endless. And of course well help you promote your fund raising event through our website.Corporate sponsorship. Companies can gain valuable branding and profile benefits through sponsorship of Ieuan The Lions Fund, while at the same time ensuring that they are supporting a fantastic cause. For more information about what your company can do, contact us by email at wayne@ieuanthelion.com or by phone on 01633676286. We will advertise your businesses through the website. We feel that the website is a valuable tool for advertising due to the amount of visitors the site has gained in one year totalling over 15,000 visitors.Non uniform day. Schools can help by allowing students to make a donation to attend school in their own clothesThe list is endlesstrivia quizzes, fancy dress day at work, guess the baby competition, concerts, fashion shows, car boot sales, sponsored silence you choose. And of course well help you promote your fund raising event through our website.For any further information please email us at wayne@ieuanthelion.com or telephone 01633 676286/mobile 07749742322.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON IEUAN THE LION MEMORIAL FUND PLEASE VSIT www.ieuanthelion.com

Azerbaijan 0-1 WalesRob Earnshaw congratulates Wales goal-scorer Dave EdwardsDave Edwards' second international goal was enough for a young and depleted Wales side to secure a narrow World Cup qualifying win in Baku.The Wolves midfielder made the most of panic in the box three minutes before the break to fire into an empty net.He was free to strike as the Azerbaijan defence failed to deal with Robert Earnshaw's right-wing cross.Azerbaijan had chances through Branimir Subasic and Vugar Nadirov who were denied by keeper Wayne Hennessey.Despite the win, Wales still need nothing short of a miracle to qualify from Group Four for next year's tournament in South Africa.But the young side will take heart from a solid, if not inspiring, performance against their hosts who could see under-fire coach Berti Vogts sacked following the defeat.Toshack pleased with youngstersCredit to Azerbaijan though who were more threatening at times in the second half and put Wales under pressure particularly in the closing stages.It was a stark contrast to the first 45 minutes that offered very little from both sides.The only two pieces of action of note came in the final three minutes, first when Edwards clinched what turned out to be the winner.And then on the stroke of half time, Zeynal Zeynalov tested Hennesey with an effort from outside the box, but the Wolves stopper saved comfortably.Hennessey was more active after the break and did well when he had to turn substitute Subasic's close range shot around the post.Then he was able to easily collect Elmar Bakhshiyev's deflected shot before denying Vugar Nadirov's far post header with 13 minutes to go.Wales rarely threatened Farhad Veliyev in the Azerbaijan goal and looked to tire in the last 30 minutes.But they held out for a morale-boosting win.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Azerbaijan: Veliyev, Shukurov, Rashad Sadygov, Nabiyev (Huseynov 50), Melikov, Levin, Bahshiev, Zeynalov, Ramin (Subasic 45), Javadov, Akhtyamov (Nadirov 60).Subs Not Used: Mehdiev, Pereira, Maharramov, Jalilov.Wales: Hennessey, Eardley, Williams, Morgan, Nyatanga, Gunter, Ledley, Ramsey, Edwards, Church (Tudur Jones 83), Earnshaw (Vokes 70).Subs Not Used: Myhill, Price, King, MacDonald, Allen.Booked: Morgan.Goals: Edwards 42.Att: 26,728Ref: Markus Strombergsson (Sweden).HEAR WHAT JOHN TOSHACK GOT TO SAY BY CLICKING THE LINK http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8087374.stm

Why is ROAR necessary? It is estimated that 98% of disabled children, many with complex needs live at home and are supported by their families, who can ill afford the costly care they require.The needs of children, young people and their families are likely to be many, varied and complex. Many clinicians report that children and young people requiring medical care are facing longer periods in poorer health. Parents often carry out much of the care themselves, but find that the support available from their local statutory services is limited.What we can doHelp disabled children and those with life-limiting illness, ROAR will work to give these children comfort, dignity and where possible, greater independence. R esponding to specific identified needs O f disabled children and those with life-limiting illnesses A ssisting them by supplying a wide range of equipment R eacting quickly in the realisation the child's life could be shortTo raise more funds, in order to meet the requirements of an increasing number of children with life-limiting illnesses throughout South Wales.PLEASE PASS THIS WEBSITE ONTO YOUR FRIENDS ON AMERICYMRU..... www.ieuanthelion.com

USA (3) 15Tries: Tuilevuka, Gagiani Cons: DeBartalo Pens: DeBartaloWales (27) 48Tries: M Jones, J Davies 2, Pen try, James, Cooper Cons: Robinson 3, James, Biggar Pens: Robinson 2--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jonathan Davies scores the first of his two triesWales ran home six tries as they ended their tour of North America with a comfortable win against the United States in Chicago.Gloucester-bound Nicky Robinson marked his return to international rugby after a three year absence by scoring 12 points with his boot.Mark Jones, Jonathan Davies (two), Tom James, Gareth Cooper all got across the try-line, along with a penalty try.The US scored two tries through Alipate Tuilevuka and JJ Gagiani.Wales could have marked their 600th game with a more comfortable win had they not been guilty of making needless errors.Robinson kicked twice in a minute to give the tourists an early 6-0 lead after the United States were first caught offside and then penalised for failing to release.That lead was halved on 13 minutes with Gavin DeBartalo sending a huge kick from the left between the posts.But just two minutes later, Wales grabbed their first try when their forwards spread the ball quickly across for Mark Jones to cross in the corner, his first international try since 2007.Robinson converted to make it 13-3 and it did not take long to reach the 20 point mark when he popped the ball over to second-cap Jonathan Davies to race through and over.It was not all plain sailing though. Before the second try, Wales lost captain Ryan Jones after he failed to recover from a first minute challenge by Eagles prop Will Johnson.Cardiff Blues' Sam Warburton won his first cap as Jones replacement before openside flanker Robin-Sowden Taylor was the next casualty with a hamstring injury.It did not hamper their cause as an already uphill task for the United States was made even tougher when Louis Stanfill was yellow-carded seven minutes before the break for pulling down the maul.Captain Ryan Jones is treated after the first minute challengeAnd it was not long before the lead was extended to a 27-3 half-time lead after a penalty try was awarded.The US made a strong start to the second half and got their first try 13 minutes in when Alipate Tuilevuka burst through with DeBartalo converting.Wales were guilty of making needless mistakes which helped keep the US in the hunt.But they grabbed the fourth try just after the hour when Cardiff Blues' Tom James booted a loose ball which low down the line and he ran unopposed to touch the ball down. Robinson converted to make it 34-10.In the closing stages Gareth Cooper added a fifth try from Dan Biggar's punt and it was Biggar who took the score past the 40-point mark with the conversion.Davies added his second late on with Biggar converting before JJ Gagiani got a second for the hosts at the death.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------USA: Wyles, DeBartalo, Tuilevuka, Suniula, Swiryn, Malifa, Petri, Moeakiola, Biller, W. Johnson, van der Giessen, Smith, Stanfill, Dahl, N. Johnson.Replacements: McClanahan, MacDonald, Mackay, Gagiani, Usasz, Hercus, Sifa.Wales: Evans, M. Jones, Davies, Bishop, T. James, Robinson, Peel, Yapp, Williams, D. Jones, D. Jones, Gough, D. Jones, Sowden-Taylor, R. Jones.Replacements: Hibbard, Mitchell, Charteris, Warburton, Cooper, Biggar, Spratt.Ref: Matt Goddard (Australia).

Help To Support Ieuan The Lion Memorial Fund When You Shop and Search Online Ieuan The Lions Memorial Fund helps to support the Terminally ill , Disabled and Sick children of South Wales. We have teamed up with fundraising website easyfundraising and Id like to ask whether you would consider supporting us by using this fantastic new site.The way it works is simple. All you have to do is use the links provided on the easyfundraising site - http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ieuan - whenever you shop online and, at no extra cost to you, well receive a free donation of up to 15% from every purchase you make!You still shop as normal and there are over 600 well known retailers to shop with, including Argos, NEXT, Amazon, Debenhams, John Lewis, Boots, ToysRUs, M&S and many more. Best of all, easyfundraising is completely free to use and it doesnt cost you a penny extra to raise funds for us when you shop online using this innovative fundraising service.You can book holidays and flights, make DIY purchases, buy books, CDs, DVDs, gifts or flowers. Theres an extensive clothing & fashion section, sports & outdoors, broadband, insurance, motoring, mobile phones, electrical items and lots more. You can even raise funds by making business purchases such as computer equipment from DELL, PC World, Apple or HP or stationery from Staples and Viking. Raise funds when you search the web You can also support us by searching online with easysearch, a new charity search engine where Ieuan The Lion Memorial Fund will raise funds when you search the web. Use easysearch instead of Google or any other search engine and you could raise around 20 a year by searching just 10 times a day.And, just like easyfundraising, easysearch is completely free for you to use!Whats more, easysearch is a super search engine which tracks down the most relevant and accurate results from several search engines - Yahoo!, Windows Live Search, Ask.com and many more. This means you'll find what you're looking for quickly and easily every time - in one easy search.Please support us by shopping online with easyfundraising http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ieuan and searching the web with easysearch http://ieuan.easysearch.org.uk You can support Ieuan The Lion in many ways, from making a donation to hosting a charity event, from corporate sponsorship to a cake sale at your local school all donations no matter how small will go directly to children who need your help.Here are just a few ideasDonations you can donate securely through this website, using your credit or debit card or your PayPal account. Just click on the Donate button on www.ieuanthelion.com .Activity challenges are a great way of involving friends and workmates in a worthwhile cause: Sponsored ascents of one of Wales famous mountains, cycling marathons, organised abseiling, dragon boat racingthe list is endless. And of course well help you promote your fund raising event through our website.Corporate sponsorship. Companies can gain valuable branding and profile benefits through sponsorship of Ieuan The Lions Fund, while at the same time ensuring that they are supporting a fantastic cause. For more information about what your company can do, contact us by email at wayne.yendle@ntlworld.com or by phone on 01633676286Non uniform day. Schools can help by allowing students to make a donation to attend school in their own clothesThe list is endlesstrivia quizzes, fancy dress day at work, guess the baby competition, concerts, fashion shows, car boot sales, sponsored silence you choose.And of course well help you promote your fund raising event through our website.Thank you for your attention.PLEASE VISIT www.ieuanthelion.com

Wales opened their summer tour of North America with a hard-fought win over Canada at York University, Toronto.Chris Czekaj's early try raised the hope of the inexperienced tourists, but James Pritchard kept Canada in touch with 13 points in a 100% kicking show.A Sean Duke score shook Wales after the break, Tom James responding with a try before an excellent Ed Fairhurst strike kept things alive in the final quarter.Wales were thankful for Dan Biggar's 22 points in a flawless goal-kicking show.Wales - who have lost just once to Canada in 13 games - looked rusty in the opening exchanges and centre Ryan Smith penetrated the visitors' midfield defence with a fifth-minute break.That resulted in a penalty in front of the posts for Pritchard, the Bedford full-back successful with that kick and a second shot at goal five minutes later.Turnover ball sparked the first Wales score, Gareth Cooper spotting space behind and putting in a long kick over the defence.Duke covered on his own line but fumbled under pressure from Andrew Bishop, allowing Czekaj - winning his first cap since a serious leg injury on the 2007 summer tour - the simplest of tries, converted superbly by Biggar.A lost line-out in their own 22 piled the pressure on the Maple Leaves, Luke Tait killing the ball and being sent to the sin bin, allowing Biggar to extend the lead to 10-6.The fly-half added two more penalties against one from Pritchard during Tait's absence, then - with half-time looming - Wales put together their best move of the match.Gareth Cooper was injured on the stroke of half-timeYoung Scarlets debutants Daniel Evans and Jonathan Davies combined well down the right as Wales drove to the Canucks' line.The home side conceded a penalty, Wales choosing to go for a scrum, only to see Cooper just denied a try in the corner.The scrum-half took a heavy knock in his attempt to score and was replaced at the break by Dwayne Peel.The tourists opened the second period brightly, before Robin Sowden-Taylor attempted to exploit a huge overlap with a loose pass to the wing.The ball went astray, Canada quickly counter-attacking as Fairhurst found Duke on the right wing.The University of Victoria three-quarter made up for his first-half error with a stunning sprint to the line, Pritchard's conversion levelling the game at 16-16.James soon got Wales back on the front foot with a superb midfield break, the forwards maintaining the pressure with excellent direct driving to create the space for James to cross for his first international try.Biggar maintained his perfect kicking return with the conversion and two more penalties.Winger Tom James scored at a crucial time for WalesBut the home side hit back with a delightful break down the blind-side, sweet handling getting the ball to captain Pat Riordan whose pass back inside sent Fairhurst over for the try.Pritchard converted with style to get his team back to within a score at 29-23.Wales brought on Craig Mitchell for his first cap as they encamped in the Canada half, and the Ospreys prop was denied a debut try by the video referee as he knocked on as he crossed the line following a period of intense pressure.But Wales had already been awarded a penalty, Biggar's kick taking the lead to nine points with seven minutes remaining.That allowed Wales breathing space and Jonathan Spratt was brought on for his first cap.But the buoyant home side - boosted by a lively crowd of over 8,000 - kept battling to the end, denying James a second score from long range.Wales' two-Test tour concludes with a game against the USA in Chicago next Saturday.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Canada: Pritchard, Hearn, van der Merwe, Smith, Duke, Monro, Fairhurst, Tkachuk, Riordan, Tiedemann, Burak, Tait, Dala, Kleeberger, Carpenter.Replacements: Spicer for Duke (62), Sinclair for Monro (40), Evans for Fairhurst (73), Pletch for Tiedemann (60), Hotson for Tait (61), Wooldridge for Dala (69). Not Used: Mack.Sin Bin: Tait (21)Wales: Evans, T. James, J. Davies, Bishop, Czekaj, Biggar, Cooper, D. Jones, Hibbard, Yapp, B. Davies, D. Jones, D. Jones, Sowden-Taylor, R. Jones.Replacements: Peel for Cooper (40), Williams for Hibbard (76), Mitchell for Yapp (61), Spratt. Not Used: Gough, Warburton, Robinson.Referee: Matt Goddard (Australia)Att: 8,450