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  1. Breast Cancer Specialist Microscope Purchase

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    St. Vincent’s Foundation fundraisers and donors have made it possible for us to provide funding for a new Leica Providio Microscope, essential for performing DIEP Flap breast reconstruction surgeries. This vital equipment has allowed St. Vincent’s Private Hospital to introduce and deliver this highly specialised service within the hospital. It is considered the gold standard in breast reconstructive surgeries for breast cancer patients. Within a month of installation, eleven women have been able to access DIEP flap surgery locally—an outcome that has been truly life-altering for these women and their families at a particularly challenging and emotional time in their lives.

    The availability of this procedure has provided patients with advanced reconstructive options following breast cancer treatment, supporting both physical recovery and emotional wellbeing. As living with cancer becomes ever-more possible, a focus on quality of life and holistic wellbeing is all the more vital.

    The impact of the Foundation’s generosity extends far beyond the operating theatre, offering hope, dignity, and improved quality of life for those in our care.

  2. 2025 Newsletter – Out Now

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    We are delighted to share our annual newsletter which highlights some of our amazing fundraisers and supporters and shows what our donors make possible across our three hospitals.

    We are entirely reliant upon voluntary support and so are especially grateful to everyone that chooses to support us. The newsletter is available to read here https://www.stvincentsfoundation.ie/events-and-news/donors-newsletter/and free copies are available in our hospitals (St. Vincent’s University Hospital, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital and St. Michael’s Hospital).

    If you would like us to post you a copy please contact us (Email: stvincentsfoundation@svhg.ie or Tel: 01 221 5065) as we would be happy to send you one.

  3. Pan Can Golf Classic Cheque Presentation

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    Our great friends Liam Holland and Ray McElhinney presented us with a wonderful €15,500 at Blainroe Golf Club, County Wicklow. The duo have organised an annual “Pan Can Golf Classic” at the club since 2023 and this year’s event has been their most successful yet. We are so grateful to them and all that gave their support, including the Captain and friends at Druid’s Glen Golf. These important funds will support our work for Pancreatic Cancer care and research, as chosen by Liam and Ray as their families have both been directly touched by the disease.

    The pair have already set the date for Pan Can 2026 – Friday 4th September – and thanks for this continuous support go to them. We know the hard work put into such a professionally run day, both before and after it. Enjoy the break lads and we’ll see you again next year!

    Pictured presenting funds are Liam and Ray, with Helen McVeigh from St. Vincent’s Foundation.

  4. Team Louis & Caroline Shave or Dye and Winter Warmer Raffle fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer

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    Our great friends, Louis Corrigan and Caroline Greville presented St. Vincent’s Foundation with a wonderful €22,375.00 at the recent NET Patient Day, held in Dublin. “Team Louis and Caroline” from County Meath have joined forces having both been diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Tumours and receiving treatment at St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

    They have raised funds through an annual “Shave or Dye” evening held in the spring and a “winter warmer” raffle in autumn. We are so grateful to them for all the work they put into their fundraising and whether folks are shaving their hair, dying it or purchasing raffle tickets, they are continually boosting the amounts raised. Thank you to everyone involved.

     

     

    Pictured are Jack and Caroline, Prof. Mark Doherty, Prof. Donal O’Shea, Ger & Louis

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Pictured are Caroline Greville, Prof Mark Doherty, Prof Donal O’Shea and Louis Corrigan.

  5. Pink Weekend at Dunnes Stores Cornelscourt

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    Our great friends at Dunnes Stores, Cornelscourt in Dublin were back out in force in October to hold their annual Pink Weekend collection in support of our breast cancer care.   This was a poignant collection as it was the first without their much-loved colleague, the late Hazel Brack.   Hazel was a huge supporter of St Vincent’s Foundation, having raised over €40,000 for us and being the driving force behind the Pink Weekend fundraiser.   

    Hazel’s sisters,  Elizabeth and Ursula, joined the Dunnes team and management to present us with over €4,280 which is added to the ongoing total of funds raised.   We couldn’t be more proud of them and are especially pleased to hear the date for Pink Weekend 2026 is already in the diary, in memory of Hazel and her lasting legacy for the work that we do for women with breast cancer and their families.   

     

    Picture shows: L.to R. Joe Hennelly, Genefer Kelly, Aoife Burke, Megan Gannan, Lisa Marie O’Reilly, Elizabeth Brack, Ursula Brack, Sharon Wall, Karen Doyle, Ria Brierty and Fiona Gunn at Dunnes, Cornelscourt.         

  6. Winter Warmer Raffle – Draw Made 

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    Our thanks go to everyone that supported our great friend, Caroline, through her Winter Warmer Raffle. Over 800 tickets were sold with the winners drawn at random, by ourselves, here at St. Vincent’s Foundation on Friday 31st October. All winners have been notified and Caroline has arranged delivery of the prizes. Congratulations to the lucky seven !!

    Caroline has raised over €2,300 for our work for patient care and NETS (Nuroendocrine Tumour) and we are so grateful to everyone that bought a ticket. May we take this opportunity to also thank everyone that donated a prize; Louis and Fran Robinson, The Greville Family, Andrew McCormack and Pauline & Jimmy Holton. Your kindness is really appreciated.

    The raffle was Caroline’s idea and we are delighted it has gone so well and raised so much for us, on top of Caroline and Louis’ fundraising for us.

  7. Pink 4 Vinc

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    A big “thank you” to our friends and neighbours, the Elm Park Ladies Golf Club who organised a “Pink for Vinc” golf day for us and specifically, our breast cancer work. Bedecked in pink, the ladies had a fantastic day, rounded off by a well supported raffle.

    Joining the fun and fundraising were the Elm Park Bridge Club whose members, male and female, dressed in pink too for their day of support.

    We are so grateful to everyone that made this all possible and even more so to be presented with €2,396 by Lady Captain, Natalie Barrett and Bridge Club President, Olwyn Ryan at Elm Park Golf Club (in the pink rose garden of course!).

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Pictured L to R Olywn Ryan, Helen McVeigh, Natalie Barrett

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Pictured L to R Natalie Barrett, Marie Goss ( Ladies Golf Hon Sec), Olywyn Ryan.
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  8. Dublin Motorcycle Touring Club

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    We are touched by the news that the Dublin Motorcycle Touring Club have made St Vincent’s Foundation their nominated charity, in memory of the late Larnie Boland.

    We are pleased to post details of their forthcoming fundraiser for 2nd November 2025 and wish all connected with it a super evening.

    Funds raised will be allocated to our Haematology patient care.

     

  9. Win some Winter Warmth

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    We all know the colder months are coming so here’s your chance to win a trailer of turf, beech and ash firewood (with delivery provided within a 25km radius of Johnstownbridge, Co Kildare) whilst supporting our work. Our great friends Louis and Caroline have organised the “Winter Warmer Raffle”, giving you a chance to win this heart-warming prize and others, all kindly donated by local friends and family. Entry to the draw starts at just €5 and are available here: https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/WinterWarmerRaffle on iDonate.ie with the lucky tickets being pulled on 31st October 2025. Good luck everyone!

    The full list of prizes to be won:
    FIRST PRIZE: A trailer of turf, beech and ash firewood (delivery within 25 KM of Johnstownbridge, Co Kildare)
    SECOND PRIZE: A €250 One4All voucher
    THIRD PRIZE: A luxurious Jelly Cat and chocolate hamper
    FOURTH, FIFTH & SIXTH PRIZE: One of 3 €50 Christmas tree vouchers for Martinstown Christmas Tree Farm, Enfield

    All of the prizes have been generously donated by Louis and Fran Robinson, The Greville Family Johnstownbridge and Paula and Jimmy Holton. We send our thanks to them all.

  10. Cardiff Half Marathon

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    Congratulations to our supporter, Mary O’Donnell, who completed the Cardiff Half Marathon recently in memory of her parents, Brendan and Eda Donnelly. To show her appreciation for what she describes as, “the wonderful care” they received at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Mary decided to raise funds for St Vincent’s Foundation. So far, she has raised over €800, exceeding the target she set herself, to help patient care at the hospital.

    We are incredibly grateful to Mary for thinking of us and we send thanks to her family and friends who have contributed to her iDonate fundraising page, here Support Fundraiser in the name of Eda and Brendan Donnelly on iDonate.ie.

    We are proud to share Mary’s picture, with her “Finishers” medal and photos of her parents which she carried with her on the day. We know they spurred her on during the run and that it was an emotional and special day for her. We are grateful to have been a part of it.