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Eamonn & Mary Burke’s St. Stephen’s Day Charity Swim
March 20, 2019 3:21 pm Leave a Comment
When the rest of us are enjoying the relaxation of the Christmas and New Year periods, Eamonn & Mary Burke from Arklow have been busy organising their annual sponsored Swim to raise funds for the Liver Unit here in St. Vincent’s.

On St. Stephens Day 2018, the event achieved a new record for fundraising on the day, with a total of €6,030. Eamonn & Mary Burke, their family, friends and supporters have been one of our most successful fundraisers, with a total of circa €55,000 raised, some predating the establishment of St. Vincent’s Foundation in 2008.

When Eamonn & Mary came to St. Vincent’s to present their fundraising proceeds, they had a tour of the new Liver Unit facilities in St. Brigid’s and saw at firsthand how this event and others make sure a difference to patient outcomes and patient comfort.

Our sincere thanks to all concerned.

See below photos of Eamonn & Mary Burke presenting their fundraising proceeds and also a selection of photos taken on the day of the Swim.
Blanket Raffle in St. Aidan’s Comprehensive School, Cootehill for the Liver Unit
March 19, 2019 2:35 pm Leave a Comment
The Transition Year students in St. Aidan’s Comprehensive School, Cootehill, Co. Cavan undertook a most creative project to raise money for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s, in memory of Karen Jackson, a former, highly popular, student in the school.

Under the guidance of their art teacher, Ms. Genevieve Gallagher, each student produced a woollen patch of knitting or crochet. The patches were then combined to form a blanket which is, quite simply, unique and a work of art in its own right.

The blanket was raffled, in Karen’s memory and raised the terrific sum of €400, which is a very welcome contribution to the hospital capacity in liver treatment.
e-View Mobile P.C. for the Liver Unit
March 12, 2019 1:57 pm Leave a Comment
St. Vincent’s Foundation recently funded important technology for the Liver Unit in the hospital.

The e-View Mobile Medical Grade PC (pictured below with the care team) enables information such as blood tests and radiology results to be available at the patient’s bedside. It also allows investigations to be requested electronically immediately.

This is a great addition to our capacity for patient care in St. Brigid’s Ward and is enabled entirely by donations from supporters.
St. Finbarr’s Ladies F.C. fundraising in memory of Karen Jackson R.I.P.
March 4, 2019 9:48 am Leave a Comment
St. Finbarr’s Ladies Football Club of Drung, County Cavan organised an ambitious fundraising in memory of their much loved club member Karen Jackson. The dual aim of the effort was to produce a new club strip and make a contribution to the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s. The strip (see the photos below) commemorates Karen with the inclusion of her initials on the sleeve and, very importantly, highlights an appeal for potential organ donors. The €700 committed to the Liver Unit is a huge additional contribution to patient care and research in Liver related illness and transplant.

On behalf of our patients we are most grateful to all concerned for this massive effort.

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VHI Women’s Mini Marathon – Sunday 2nd June 2019
February 27, 2019 10:54 am Leave a Comment
We would like to thank all those people who have supported St. Vincent’s in this event over many years.

If you are taking part this year, why not fundraise for St. Vincent’s Hospital to assist patient care.

You can select the medical cause within the hospital that you want to support.

Enter online at https://www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie/ or on the entry form in The Herald every Wednesday from early March

After you have registered, please phone us on 01-2215065 or email stvincentsfoundation@svhg.ie for a sponsorship pack.
Glanmire Macra Na Feirme fundraiser for the Liver Unit
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Glanmire Macra na Feirme held a Christmas themed Quiz Night on 13th December last, fundraising for the Liver Unit here in St. Vincent’s.

With huge organisation and energy the group raised the terrific sum of €1,200, which will be enormously helpful in our liver related activities.

Representatives of the group are pictured below presenting the proceeds to John Hickey
Carrigtwohill Folk Choir fundraiser for the Liver Unit
February 20, 2019 10:13 am Leave a Comment
In a great example of community spirit, the Carrigtwohill Folk Choir had a fundraising event at Christmas for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s.

Representing the choir Geraldine Cashman presented the proceeds to John Hickey of St. Vincent’s Foundation at an event in White’s Cross, Cork. Geraldine was accompanied by her daughter Edel who successfully received a transplant.
St Michael’s College Support for St. Vincent’s
February 18, 2019 8:33 am Leave a Comment
Over the years, the transition year students of St. Michael’s College have been exemplary fundraisers for a number of charities, including St. Vincent’s Foundation.

Their generous contributions to St. Vincent’s have enabled a number of projects, making a material difference to our patient care. This year, they contributed €2,500 to the ongoing development of our robotic surgery capacity

In line with the presentation of the fundraising, the First Year students were given a video demonstration of the robotic system in action and were most insightful and engaging in their subsequent questions.

Sincere thanks to all

Pictured below are some of the First Year Students and Vice Principal Aidan O’Donnell presenting the fundraising proceeds to John Hickey, St. Vincent’s Foundation.
Irish Pensions & Finance support
February 12, 2019 1:47 pm Leave a Comment
Irish Pensions & Finance has been a welcome and consistent supporter of St. Vincent’s Foundation over the years.

Colin Whelan from the firm recently presented a cheque for €1,000, for which we are very grateful.
Remembrance Run 11th November 2018
January 28, 2019 12:06 pm Leave a Comment
The Remembrance Run in the Phoenix Park has very quickly become an important feature in the calendar of sponsored events. St. Vincent’s is fortunate to have a large number of participants supporting causes within the hospital.

Dermot Furey, together with his family and friends have raised funds through this event for a number of years. This time they have again raised the terrific sum of €1,950 for Pancreatic Cancer care and research. Once again we express our sincere gratitude to all involved in this great effort.

Aifric Morrissey organised a group to take part, raising funds for Cancer Care and Research. The group styled themselves “Team Graham” (see photos below) in memory of Aifric’s late husband. We are very grateful to Aifric, Ella, Ben & Oscar for raising brilliant total of €1,502.33.