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  2. St. Valentine’s Day Ball 2020 for Cystic Fibrosis

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    Our great long-term supporter, Jillian McNulty, is organising a St Valentine’s Day Ball again in 2020, in support of C.F. in St. Vincent’s. It is in Lough Rynn Castle, Mohill, Co Leitrim on February 15th 2020. What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

    For tickets and any other offers of support please call 086-8675301.

    The 2019 event, also in Lough Rynn Castle was a huge success and all attendees had a great time.

  3. Competition for Aerial Photograph Prize – for Liver Unit in memory of Karen Jackson

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    In a further demonstration of the esteem in which Karen Jackson was held in her community in Cavan, Martin O’Reilly organised a truly novel competition. Martin conducted a competition on his Facebook page and the winner would receive a framed aerial photograph. Interestingly the photograph was enabled by a drone.

    Martin raised €400 for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s in Karen’s memory from this competition.

    Well done and sincere thanks

    Photo is the presentation of Martin’s competition proceeds to John Hickey

     

  4. John Cullen Memorial fundraising 2019

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    Once again the family of John Cullen had a marvellous fundraising, in his memory, in support of Pancreatic Cancer Care & Research.

    A golf day was held at Naas Golf Club followed by a Social Evening in O’Neill’s in Maynooth. In addition to the local effort, many of John’s family came from Scotland to support the events.

    The social evening included a very successful auction. Many others helped with donations.

    In total the activities raised almost €5,000 for this vital medical area.

    On behalf of our patients we are very grateful to those who contributed items for auction including, Baltray Golf Club, Ballyliffin Golf Club, Beaverstown Golf Club, Palmerstown House Golf Club, Fota Island Resort and Celtic Football club. We appreciate the assistance given by the Officers and staff of Naas Golf Club and also would like to thank Joe Brennan from OMC Technologies for sponsoring the golf prizes on the day.

    We cannot overstate our gratitude to Michelle Cullen and Barry Spillane for making this such a vital contribution to dealing with Pancreatic Cancer bring the total they have raised over the years to €15,000.

    Thank you.

    The picture shows Michelle presenting the trophy to Niall Wynne who was part of the wining team on the day of Paudie O’Connor, Niall Wynne, Caoimhin Tuite and Ciaran Wynne.

  5. Christine Kearney’s Halloween Raffle for Breast Cancer Care

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    Regular readers will be very familiar with Christine Kearney and her friends Catherine and Katie, who for over ten years, have organised two raffles each year to fundraise for Breast Cancer in St. Vincent’s.

    The display of prizes and their fancy dress on the day, are always spectacular and in addition to the substantial funds they raise, they also bring a wonderful atmosphere to the hospital.

    This year’s Halloween Raffle raised €3,775.75 and now brings to almost €47,000 Christine’s contribution to this vital medical area.

    On behalf of our patients, Thank You Chris.

  6. Buncrana Golf Club donation for Pancreatic Cancer Research

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    Moya Jane O’Doherty (currently Lady Captain) on behalf of Buncrana Golf Club, presented a cheque for €802 for Pancreatic Cancer Research here in St. Vincent’s. This represented fundraising in the club.

    Pictured is Moya Jane presenting the cheque to Mr. Tony Stafford, Consultant, S.V.U.H.

  7. Tom Kennedy Memorial Vintage Car Show 2019 for St. Anne’s Cancer

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    On July 14th, The Garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club again held its annual Tom Kennedy Memorial Vintage Car Show in Ashford, Co. Wicklow.

    This year’s event was held in Kilmacanogue G.A.A. Club which proved to be a tremendous location with great facilities for attendees.  As always, the show was extremely well organised and most enjoyable.

    From a fundraising perspective, it was a record, raising €2,600 for St. Anne’s Cancer Care here in St. Vincent’s .

    Since the commencement of this fundraising activity, the Garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club have raised almost €17,000 for this vital medical area. Once again, we thank them and the Kennedy Family for this magnificent support.

    Pictured below are the representatives of the club presenting the proceeds to John Hickey.

     

  8. Vartry Rowing Club’s Celtic Challenge for Cancer services in St. Vincent’s:

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    Vartry Rowing Club in Wicklow adopted St. Vincent’s Foundation (Cancer Care) as the beneficiary of their fundraising initiatives, following the death late last year of the wife of one of their members.

    Over the May Bank Holiday weekend, their ladies and mens crews did a sponsored competitive row from Arklow to Aberystwyth in Wales. Also as part of this fundraising initiative, they did a bag pack in Dunnes Stores Cornelscourt, M&S in Dundrum and also held some Table Quizes.

    Their total proceeds of €14,070 were recently presented for Cancer Care services here in St. Vincent’s (see photo below).

    This initiative by Vartry was a highly ambitious undertaking, requiring collaboration not alone within Ireland, but wider afield. It is the very first such activity organised to raise funds for St. Vincent’s.  On behalf of our patients we are deeply indebted to everyone concerned.

    Vartry Rowing Club have raised over €100,000 in recent years for various different charities. We thank them sincerely for donating to Cancer Care in St. Vincent’s this year.

     

     

  9. Christine Kearney’s Halloween Raffle for Breast Cancer

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    As Halloween is rapidly approaching we are delighted to announce that Christine Kearney is once again conducting her fundraising raffle in the hospital.  As usual, all proceeds will go to Breast Cancer care.

    This year’s draw takes place on Wednesday 23rd October at 3.00pm in the hospital (at main reception desk). 

    Christine & friends will be selling tickets throughout that day at the main reception desk.  

    In the meantime, tickets are available from the Main Reception Desk in the Hospital.

    Tickets are €2 a line or 3 lines for €5

    Christine has an enormous range of fantastic prizes for the raffle (on display at main reception desk)

    Please support Christine’s fundraising on behalf of St. Vincent’s.

  10. Pink Day in Dunnes Stores Cornelscourt 25th October 2019

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    Hazel Brack has been one of the most consistent fundraising supporters of St. Vincent’s over many, many years.

     Her primary event is to organise a very extensive Pink Day fundraising where she works in Dunnes Stores Cornelscourt.  This year’s event is taking place on Friday 25th October.

     With great assistance from her colleagues and her family, Hazel creates a spectacular environment and a major contribution to Breast Cancer Care in the hospital.

     Among the positive results for patients from Hazel and other supporters, has been the purchase of Scalp Cooling equipment for relevant patients.

     Anybody wishing to support this, could also donate online https://www.stvincentsfoundation.ie/donate/mentioning Hazel in the narrative.

     Best wishes to all concerned and sincere thanks.