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  1. Master Builders and Contractors Association donation for End of Life Suites

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    The Master Builders and Contractors Association normally have a dinner where they contribute the proceeds from the evening to a charity of the President’s choice. This year, as they could not have a dinner, the members of the M.B.C.A. donated a total of €5,640 and the outgoing President Rachel Clarke, nominated the End of Life Suites in St. Vincent’s University Hospital, as her charity of choice.

    The End of Life Suites are a vital part of care to patients and their families. We  really appreciate this wonderful support.

    We are most grateful to Rachel and Paul Sheridan, Director of M.B.C.A. who recently presented these proceeds.

    Photo below shows Rachel Clarke & Paul Sheridan presenting proceeds to John Hickey, St. Vincent’s Foundation.

     

  2. Collen Pole 2 Pole 2020 Charity Cycle for Cancer Care in St. Vincent’s

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    The staff of Collen Construction have held a Charity Cycle annually over the last four years, contributing towards employee wellbeing and raising funds in support of the local communities across which Collen operates. This year, the Covid-19 outbreak presented difficult challenges and brought Collen project teams in Ireland, Germany and Sweden together, while staying apart, to fundraise in support of their local communities. The 2020 event took place over the weekend of 25th September and raised an incredible €61,000 in support of chosen charities in Ireland, Germany and Sweden.

    The participants planned to cycle, within their own locality, to a total of 20,000 Km (the distance between the North and South Poles). The outcome was that they, in fact, completed a stunning 25,000 Km. This gigantic effort enabled support to many charities and worthy causes.

    In memory of their dearly departed colleague Conor O’Carroll, Collen Construction donated €5,000 from the event for St. Anne’s Cancer Care here in St. Vincent’s for which we are most grateful

    Pictured at the cheque presentation to St. Vincent’s are from L.to R. (in front) Sandra Muller; Anne Mallen and Orlagh Sweeney and L. to R. (behind) Neil Collen (Chairman, Collen); Susan O’Carroll; John Hickey, St. Vincent’s Foundation; Adam O’Carroll & Tommy Drumm (M.D., Collen)

  3. Fundraising draw for the Liver Transplant Unit

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    The Dublin 15 Liverpool Supporter’s Club recently held a fundraising draw for the Liver Transplant Unit here in St. Vincent’s.

    We are delighted to acknowledge receipt of proceeds of €1,627 from this fundraising.

    Sincere thanks to all involved.

  4. Christmas Cards for St. Vincent’s

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    Due to Covid-19 restrictions we are unable to sell Christmas Cards in the hospital as we would customarily do. However we do have a limited stock of Christmas cards which we can supply by post.

    While the price remains unchanged for the twelfth year (€5 per pack of 10 cards), we will need to charge postage on orders.

    If you would like to order cards please email us on stvincentsfoundation@svhg.ie  or call us on 01-2215065.

  5. Our Hospital Heroes Fundraising For Covid-19 Response

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    In April 2020, a series of fundraisers were launched in support of 10 hospitals, primarily involved in responding to the severe challenge of Covid 19. The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, St. James Hospital, Beaumont Hospital, Tallaght Hospital, Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital Cork, Cork University Hospital, Waterford University Hospital and Cavan General Hospital collaborated in this giant effort.

    The fundraising events organised by wonderful supporters were as follows:
    • Robbie & Claudine Keane – Our Hospital Heroes
    • Brown Thomas supports our Hospital Heroes
    • Our Hospital Heroes
    • Ken Doherty Our Hospital Heroes
    • Aldi fundraiser for Our Hospital Heroes
    • Run for our HSE Heroes organised by Fiona Tallon

    St. Vincent’s is delighted to receive €32,754.63 from the events. We are deeply grateful for this fantastic support at this challenging time.

  6. My Legacy Month

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    St. Vincent’s Foundation is one of, some seventy Irish Charities who formed My Legacy to encourage everybody to consider making a will and, in so doing, to perhaps leave a gift to a favourite charity.

    November has a particular focus on making a will and we make a determined effort to promote the positive effect of making a will so ensuring that your wishes, in relation to your assets are clearly set down. Making your will or amending it to reflect changed circumstances gives peace of mind.  Solicitors have noted an increase in requests for wills during the lockdown this year

    Nobody likes to think about what will happen when they’re no longer here, but small steps now will help make sure your loved ones are looked after when you are gone. This #MyLegacyMonth, find out why it is important to make your will by visiting https://www.mylegacy.ie/

    St. Vincent’s has been fortunate that many people have supported particular causes in the hospital when setting out their will and we are very grateful to each and every one of them for the positive difference they have made.   My Legacy Month is also a celebration of all those who have supported any charity as they arranged their affairs.

  7. Smile With Your Eyes fundraising for N.E.T. in St. Vincent’s

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    Lorna Winters and her family from County Sligo are passionately involved in fundraising to combat Neuroendocrine Carcinoid Tumour (NET).

    The Winters Family were seeking to support the research in this medical field being conducted by Prof Dermot O’Toole and his team in St. Vincent’s.

    In a most creative approach Lorna suggested that people would take a Mask Selfie, donate €4 and tag four friends or make a personal donation to this critical cause. All funds raised will be used to enhance the research and equipment for NET in St. Vincent’s Hospital, which is the National Centre of Excellence for NET.

    Lorna’s campaign captured the public imagination and raised the magnificent amount of €15,709.

    We owe a huge thanks to Lorna and her family for this generosity.

  8. Suzanne Holligan Memorial Walk for St Vincent’s and Tallaght Hospitals

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    Suzanne Holligan was a young Garda working in Greystones when she died from cancer, in August 2019, at just 35 years. In a most generous gesture, her grieving family and friends sought to have other cancer patients benefit. On Saturday, September 12th 2020 they organised a 10km walk in Glendalough National Park. 50 people turned out for the walk.

    Cancer/ Oncology care here in St. Vincent’s benefitted to the extent of €10,000 from this wonderful fundraising.

    We are deeply indebted to Suzanne’s parents, Tom and Nuala, her partner Dave and son Rian, and all their family and friends for this wonderful kindness at such a sad time for them.

    Suzanne’s Garda colleagues were most supportive and we are grateful to them also. Additionally we want to thank AMES, Athy for their sponsorship.

    See photos below from the event.

  9. Mountnugent GAA Club, Co Cavan Fundraising Cycle raises €4,040 for Cystic Fibrosis

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    Mountnugent GAA Club, in Co Cavan has selected the Cystic Fibrosis Unit in St. Vincent’s Hospital as its chosen charity for 2020.

    On Saturday, August 1st last, they organised a sponsored 100km cycle in Counties Cavan, Longford, Meath and Westmeath to fundraise for the C.F. Unit. About 60 cyclists from the club and other local clubs took part. It was a great social event and many of the families of the cyclists were in the village to welcome them back. Refreshments were provided by the Riverside Café in Mountnugent and donations were picked up by the cyclists and their families leading up to the Cycle.

    Mountnugent G.A.A. Club recently presented a total of €4,000 from the cycle. We also received additional donations of €40 directly.

    This fantastic effort is a major contribution to our care of patients with C.F. and we are really appreciative of the great support.

    The event was covered by the Anglo Celt newspaper   https://www.anglocelt.ie/2020/09/28/cycle-raises-20k-for-club-and-charity/

  10. Blossom Tree Ball 2020 in memory of Jenny McGovern (Taaffe)

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    Pippa O’Connor and her husband Brian Ormond host an annual Blossom Tree Ball, in aid of different charities. The 2020 event held in February last, was in aid of the Jenny McGovern Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Database in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Jenny was a good friend and mentor to Pippa & Brian and sadly passed away from Pancreatic Cancer in August 2019.   All funds from the ball were to go to finance the development of a  Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Database in St. Vincent’s .

    The 2020 function was a record success raising funds and pledges totalling almost €203,000. This will enable the work for the database to commence immediately. It will make a major contribution to the successful treatment of patients with Pancreatic Cancer.

    Jenny’s husband, Alan, expressed the motivation so well on the fundraising page as follows:

    “In memory of Jenny McGovern (Taaffe), who passed away in August 2019 following a devastating Pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2018.

     One of Jenny’s final wishes was to help others. She wanted her death to be used as a catalyst to raise the profile of this awful disease. Currently in Ireland, the HSE have an administrative database which provides certain key performance indicators of the National Cancer Control Programme but does not allow for the collection or interrogation of clinical details for Pancreatic Cancer”

    Words cannot adequately express our thanks to Alan, Pippa and Brian for this amazing contribution to St Vincent’s and our patients,

     

    The photos below capture the presentation of the fundraising proceeds.

    L-R Mr John Hickey, Prof. Kevin Conlon, James & Rory McGovern, Pippa O’Connor, Mr Tom Gallagher and Dr David Fennelly

    L-R. Alan McGovern, James & Rory McGovern, Pippa O’Connor and Brian Ormond.