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The Children's Heart Circle in Wales

101 David Brokenshaw provided a statement to the Inquiry about the treatment and death of his daughter Alys. He and his wife met Helen Vegoda when Alys was first treated at the BRHSC. Alys was transferred to the BRHSC in March 1989, and until her operation in May, Mr Brokenshaw commuted between Rhondda and Bristol.

102 He told the Inquiry:

`Whilst I was commuting ... a cheque arrived from The Children's Heart Circle in Wales. Until the arrival of this cheque I had not heard of the organisation. I assumed that Helen Vegoda had contacted them on our behalf. The fifty pounds was gratefully received as it contributed towards the petrol and bridge expenses of travelling back and forth ...' [125]

`Following Alys' death about a year later we received a letter from the CHCW [Children's Heart Circle in Wales] requesting support. I attended a meeting and was elected to the committee. The following year I stood for Secretary and was elected. We spent a good few years running the charity and giving grants ... However, once the National Lottery started funds dried up.' [126]

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[125] WIT 0514 0003 David Brokenshaw

[126] WIT 0514 0005 David Brokenshaw