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  1. Donation in memory of Pauline O’Reilly-Davis RIP for Cancer Care

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    In memory of his beloved wife Pauline O’Reilly-Davis, Winston Davis recently called in to present €550 for Cancer Care here in St. Vincent’s. This donation came from funeral donations and also a collection in memory of Pauline taken up by Winston’s colleagues in Dublin Bus.

    Pictured is Winston Davis (on the right), along with his colleague Des O’Toole (on the left) from Dublin Bus, presenting the donation to John Hickey.

     

     

     

  2. 2019 VHI Women’s Mini Marathon – Thank You to our supporters

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    One of the most important fundraising events in Ireland each year is the Women’s Mini Marathon. This is equally so for the causes supported by St. Vincent’s Foundation.

    We are delighted and grateful each year to have so many ladies taking part in this event, to fundraise for a particular cause within St. Vincent’s.

    See below some photos of our participants this year, with more to follow.

    On behalf of our patients, we express our sincere gratitude for this terrific contribution.

  4. Christine Kearney’s Easter Raffle for Breast Cancer

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    As predictable as Easter itself, Christine Kearney’s raffle for Breast Cancer is a certainty in our calendar every year. With an amazing array of prizes, presented so attractively, Christine together with her friends Catherine & Katie create a fantastic atmosphere in the hospital, as well as raising huge funds for Breast Cancer.

    This year the raffle raised €3,125 which is a record for the event. It brings to over €43,000 the total that these raffles have contributed to this area of medicine in St. Vincent’s. On behalf of our patients, current and future, we are deeply indebted to Christine, her family and her friends.

              

     

     

     

  5. Jillian McNulty’s Valentine’s Ball for Cystic Fibrosis

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    For many years, we have been delighted to report on the major fundraising successes achieved by Jillian McNulty.  She has organised an enormous range of successful events for C.F.

    This year Jillian held another Valentines Ball on 9th February. From this, she contributed the huge sum of €4,000 for this extremely worthy cause.

    To date, Jillian has raised almost €13,000 for the St. Vincent’s C.F. Unit.

    A big, big thank you to Jillian and her supporters.

    Jillian is pictured presenting €4,000 for the C.F. Unit in St. Vincent’s

     

     

  6. Geraldine Nolan Memorial Fundraising

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    Family and friends of the late Geraldine Nolan organised a most unusual fundraising event, to benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research and Bereavement Counselling in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. €2,190 was raised, for which we are most grateful.

    Geraldine’s son Ross expresses below, the detail of the event and motivation behind it.

    “On Friday 18th January last, the family and friends of the late Geraldine Nolan held a Memorial Concert on the first anniversary of her death in the Merry Ploughboy, Rathfarnham, (see photos) in aid of Pancreatic Cancer Research and Bereavement Counselling in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Geraldine received wonderful care in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital during her treatment and at the time of her death.

    The evening was a huge success featuring Uileann Pipes, Bag Pipes and Scottish Small Pipes all of which Geraldine herself played and taught to a very high standard. 

    Many thanks to everyone who contributed.”

     

  7. Eamonn & Mary Burke’s St. Stephen’s Day Charity Swim

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    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.

     

     

  8. Blanket Raffle in St. Aidan’s Comprehensive School, Cootehill for the Liver Unit

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    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.

  9. e-View Mobile P.C. for the Liver Unit

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    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.

     

  10. St. Finbarr’s Ladies F.C. fundraising in memory of Karen Jackson R.I.P.

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    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.

     

    noelle, emmett, leah 2-2019