Meena’s Awareness Raising Coastal Walk

"The coastal walk from Penarth to the Senedd in Cardiff was truly spectacular. It was organised by the Wales Regional Council of the Royal College of Pathologists on Saturday, 26 October 2024, to raise awareness for rare diseases. With clear blue skies and warm sunshine, the weather could not have been more perfect for this event. Led by Dr. Anu Gunavardhan, Chair of the Council, this event invited all College members to participate. The walk began at Penarth Pier and concluded at the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament building, in Cardiff Bay. We were honoured to have the Mayor of Penarth, Cllr Gwenda Roberts, Jenny Rathbone MS, Dr Jonathan Kell, Dr Graham Shortland and Professor Meena Upadhyaya to join us for this important occasion. We also thank Nerve Tumours UK for sharing their beautiful and inspiring colourful balloons. Completing the walk at the Senedd marked a significant moment for all involved. It was inspiring to see members come together for the College Coastal Walk, showcasing the vital work of pathologists and raising awareness about rare diseases. We are especially grateful for the support from Cllr Gwenda Roberts, Jenny Rathbone MS, the medics for rare diseases, the SWAN clinic, Ethnic Minority Women in Welsh Health Care, and Nerve Tumour UK. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to promote the essential contributions of pathologists in Wales."