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  1. Movember and more for Pancreatic Cancer

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    Sami Bouakkaz and his friend, Daniel Forde, undertook a challenging plan to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer Care and Research in St. Vincent’s. Sami’s father is currently being treated in the hospital.

    Their objective was two-fold; to raise funds and to raise awareness of Pancreatic Cancer.

    As well as the normal Movember activity of growing a moustache, they also committed to a fitness test of completing 200Km, running, cycling and walking, during the month. 

    The outcome was a highly valuable donation of €1,120 for this vital area of medical focus in St. Vincent’s.

    It must be said that, for Sami, the result was even more creditable as he had dislocated his shoulder in a fall at Halloween.

    Well done Sami and Daniel and our sincere thanks to all who supported your great effort.

  2. O’Neill Family 2,000kms for Pancreatic Cancer Research

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    In the middle of the most challenging environment of Covid-19, the O’Neill family set themselves a challenge that would be daunting at the best of times; to walk/run 2,000 kms to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer Research in St. Vincent’s. The fundraising was in memory of their beloved husband and father, Noel, who had died just four months previously.

    15 family members from Kildare, Cork, Wexford & Sydney, collectively took part in the challenge while remaining within the Covid guidelines.

    Amazingly they didn’t just achieve their objective but surpassed it, completing a distance of nearly 2,700 kms; an outstanding feat.

    In the process the family raised €10,300 for this vital medical area. It is an enormous contribution to our capacity for addressing Pancreatic Cancer and we are hugely grateful to everyone involved.

    The picture below shows some of the family members on one of their long walks along the banks of the canal in Maynooth.

     

     

  3. All Walks of Life

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    We recommend supporters of St. Vincent’s view a programme on RTE 1 this Friday (All Walks of Life, RTE 1 Friday 12th February 2021 at 8.30pm). It is an amazing story of courage and generosity in the face of enormous challenges.

    David Crosby, a recipient of a double-lung transplant, wanted to put something back for the opportunity that had come to him and set himself a challenge.

    Participating in multiple marathons David raised almost €41,000 to date, for related research in St. Vincent’s. Most unusually, in these events he was joined by his Consultant, Dr David Healy of St Vincent’s.

    At the present time we all need uplifting stories and this certainly is one.

    Thank you David.

  4. Bling Hunters, Frontline Hero Challenge for Covid-19 patient support in St. Vincent’s

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    In April last year, Wayne O’Driscoll from Bling Hunters set up a Frontline Heroes Challenge, which was a virtual event to fundraise for different hospitals and St. Vincent’s Foundation was invited to participate in this initiative. Bling Hunters put this event together to show support to all the frontline staff for putting their lives at risk every day to keep us safe.

    This challenge was a virtual run, walk, treadmill, cycle or any form of exercise where you can record your kilometres. It ran until the end of December 2021.  A number of individuals also set up fundraising pages on iDonate to contribute to this event.

    Bling Hunters donated a total of €6,000 and several individual fundraisers raised a total of €3,635.

    In summary, we are extremely grateful to Wayne O’Driscoll and all the individual fundraisers who took part in this event for St. Vincent’s and contributed a total of €9,635.00 for this most important cause.

     

  5. Move for Maria fundraiser

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    On Tuesday 12th of January as his Mum Maria was taken into ICU suddenly to help her fight Covid-19, Karl Walsh decided to do something extraordinary. He committed to running 10K, each day, for 30 days consecutively to raise money for the ICU to boost the hospital response to Covid 19.

    Specifically, management of ICU identified the opportunity for specialist staff in ICU to complete an international standard post-graduate qualification in Intensive Care in UCD as having the greatest opportunity for patients to benefit from Karl’s huge endeavour.  The cost of the course for each staff member is €8,200.

    Karl highlighted the particular relevance of helping his Mum and others in ICU in that he had been an ICU patient as a new-born baby and his Mum was a tower of strength in enabling his recovery at that time.

    Please follow this link if you would like to support this great cause;  ​https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/moveformaria​

  6. McCann Family Fundraiser at St Anne’s Church Mullaghbuoy, Co Louth

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    In order to celebrate Christmas Eve 2020 local singers, musicians and readers from Mullaghbuoy, Co. Louth provided a Carol & Prayer service on the 21st December. This evening of song was organised by McCann family & friends. In the past their uncle Frank McCann sang at the church, with his beautiful and powerful voice. Having lost him in 2019 the family wanted to do something inspired by his legacy and, as he was cared for at St. Vincent’s Hospital Dublin, they decided to raise funds for St Vincent’s Foundation; specifically cancer care in the hospital

    The recording was available to watch online from Christmas Eve morning and the family asked that those who enjoyed it might donate to this cause.

    The piano was played by Susan McCann, singers were Aoibhéann, Naoimh, Gavin & Cormac McCann. Well known and celebrated local musicians Zoe Conway (fiddle), John McIntyre (guitar) and their children Fiona (harp) & Eoin provided the beautiful musical accompaniment.

    Our sincere thanks to the McCann Family and all who supported this event, which contributed €1,280 for Cancer Care here in St. Vincent’s.

     

     

     

     

  7. 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.

     

  8. 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)

  9. 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.

  10. 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.