A terminally ill woman who "never thought" she'd be able to perform with her beloved choir had the "amazing" experience of reuniting with her friends to perform at Cardiff Castle thanks to an incredible group of volunteers. Annette ‘Nettie’ Burtenshaw, from Penarth , was transported by off-duty ambulance workers from the University Hospital of Wales to perform with the Rock Choir at a City Hospice event on Sunday, August 10. Nettie, who was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2021, and later bone cancer, was able to give a rousing performance thanks to a Welsh Ambulance Service initiative which helps patients at the end of life to have a memory-making last journey to their favourite destination. Nettie said it was "amazeballs" to be the 100th patient of the Wish Ambulance. After the performance at the Forever Flowers Celebration of Life event at the castle, the 64-year-old said: "I can’t put into words how much it meant to perform again with the choir, and the look on their faces when I turned up and surprised them in my uniform and with my flag was just like ‘wow.’ "It felt amazing – it was like ‘Oh my God, I’m here.’ I never thought I’d make it. "There was no way on earth I could have done it without the Wish volunteers, they were angels. "From the bottom of my heart, thank you." Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here Since the Wish Ambulance was created in 2019, it has transported patients and their loved ones to concerts, sporting events, birthday parties, cafés, museums and even to the beach. One terminally ill man accompanied his daughter down the aisle just six days before he died, while one woman watched her teenage son play football for the final time. More than 500 off-duty ambulance workers across Wales give up their time to transport patients using non-emergency vehicles not in service that day. Ed O’Brian, Clinical Lead for Palliative and End of Life Care at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: "Reaching the 100th Wish Ambulance journey is such a special moment for Team Wish. "It’s a powerful reminder of what kindness, teamwork and compassion can achieve. "What makes this milestone even more special is that it’s entirely driven by the incredible Welsh Ambulance Service volunteers, who are the heart and soul of every Wish journey. "Their dedication, empathy and unwavering commitment bring comfort, laughter, and smiles to patients and their loved ones when it’s needed the most." Mark Harris, the Trust’s Assistant Director of Operations (Ambulance Care) said: "As a Trust, we are honoured to have been able to help Nettie and all our other patients to fulfil their Wish. "We’re very grateful and proud of our wonderful team of volunteers who, despite having very challenging day jobs, continue to give up their precious time off to help patients and their families make these magical moments." Wish Ambulance is a voluntary initiative, and the running costs are supported by donations from the public. To donate to the Welsh Ambulance Service Charity, and to pledge your support to the Wish Ambulance initiative, visit: Wish Ambulance Service | Give as you Live Donate