The Team

Sue Norris

Sue comes from a social care background. Sue has worked for the Disability Team, Children’s Services and Scheme Manager for 17 years with Home-Start RCT & Home-Start Cymru working closely with families, carers, volunteers and referrers.

She supported both parents and other family members through their cancer diagnosis and at the time felt she was completely lost and isolated.

With these feelings resonating, Sue with the help from family and close friends, founded Ray of Light Wales in 2009 to offer support by holding Groups and a Choir at Velindre Cancer Centre.

What began as a small initiative has grown over the years into a registered charity, reaching and supporting many more individuals and families affected by cancer.

As the Founder and Operational Director, Sue oversees the development and operational management of the Charity’s services, ensuring they continue to meet the evolving needs of the community.

Rebecca O’Mahoney

As the Senior Project Co-Ordinator and Project Leader for Amser I Mi at Ray of Light Cancer Support, my role includes a wide range of responsibilities that revolve around providing comprehensive support and care to our community.

One of my key responsibilities is to ensure that I am present and engaged with our beneficiaries by attending all of our support groups. This commitment allows me to establish a strong connection with our beneficiaries, fostering trust, and providing a dependable source of support. In addition to my project leadership and co-ordination responsibilities, I volunteer weekly at our Warblers choir sessions. These sessions provide an opportunity for our community members to come together, find joy in music, and build meaningful connections. My involvement in these sessions reflects my dedication to creating moments of happiness and togetherness.

Ultimately, my role as Senior Project Co-Ordinator and Project Leader revolves around providing unwavering support to our beneficiaries. I am committed to being a compassionate and empathetic presence in their lives, offering a helping hand and a listening ear during their journey through the challenges of cancer. My dedication to the well-being of our beneficiaries is at the core of my role, and I am honoured to be part of the Ray of Light team.

Katie Mottram

Katie has worked in the Charity and Education sector for over 10 years and is passionate about supporting people in the community. She has worked closely with families in need of parenting support, young people with disabilities, children’s palliative care and with those experiencing homelessness.

Working for Ray of Light is close to Katie’s heart as she has experienced the loss of family members and friends to cancer. She can understand the feelings experienced when going through diagnosis, the caring responsibility and the loss of a loved one.

Katie has 2 part time roles which complement each other:

She co-ordinates support services for those affected by cancer, running groups and working closely with other organisations to enhance the support services available within the community.

Katie is also our Digital Marketing and Fundraising Officer and is responsible for raising awareness of the charity, as well as raising the vital funds to help keep our services running.

Anne Swallow

Anne first joined Ray of Light as a Volunteer during the Covid-19 pandemic, offering invaluable telephone support and helping deliver care packs and hampers to those in need.

She continues to support our beneficiaries through our Telephone Befriending Service, providing a compassionate listening ear, and is part of our weekly Connecting with Nature Group at Velindre Cancer Centre.

Anne is actively involved in our fundraising initiatives. She has set up a community book exchange in a local hairdressers, creating a welcoming space where people can come together to swap books and connect.

Becky Fawcett

Becky has been a valued member of the Ray of Light Team since 2019, originally joining to lead woodcraft sessions. With a strong interest in social forestry and horticultural therapy, Becky’s lifelong passion for natural history drives her dedication to sharing her knowledge and supporting individuals through difficult times.

Becky has seen the transformative power of nature on well-being, conducting sessions that incorporate natural resources both outdoors and indoors. She is passionate about expanding the reach of social prescribing, helping others understand the profound impact these activities can have on mental and physical health.