gerryan, Author at St. Vincent's Foundation

Christmas Cards & Raffle for Pancreatic Cancer

December 20, 2017 1:51 pm Leave a Comment

Our 2017 Christmas Cards and Christmas Raffle campaigns were in support of Pancreatic Cancer in St. Vincent’s. The Christmas Raffle Draw took place on Tuesday 19^th December. Thank you to all our staff, patients and supporters who contributed to a very successful draw.

The total proceeds of our Christmas Card / Raffle sales was just over €7,700.

We want to especially thank all our colleagues who sold raffle tickets at Main Reception in the hospital, in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital and KSG for their contribution to this terrific success.

Congratulations to all who won prizes in our raffle, which included staff, patients and visitors.

We are particularly thankful to the following who generously donated prizes for our Christmas Raffle

Bianconi’s Bistro, Merrion Road

Goodbodys

Gowan Motors Merrion

Harbour Mill Westport

Home Instead Senior Care

KSG

Merrion Inn

Maddeleana Merrigan

Jim Mitchell

Noonans

Remané Jewellers Merrion S.C.

Talbot Hotel Stillorgan

Tara Towers Hotel

Tony Walsh’s Allcare Pharmacy

Tony Tracey

Gloria Winterlich

Transplant Party for the Liver Unit

December 18, 2017 10:58 am Leave a Comment

One of the most novel fundraising events took place in Birr, County Offaly on Friday 8^th December.

The Community Nursing Unit in Birr organised a fundraising “Transplant Party”. Lead by Nuala Murray (pictured below with work colleagues), Cathy McCormack and Gillian Cooper, the party raised €2,500 which is a magnificent result.

There was a big attendance on the night, having sold over 200 tickets. They held a fundraising raffle with donated prizes from the local community who enthusiastically supported the event.

The group came up with this idea because a retiring colleague wanted to mark the occasion with a positive fundraising event and the Unit had direct experience of the benefits of liver transplant.

We would like to thank Cathy, Nuala & Gillian for organising the event. Special thanks to all who assisted, donated prizes and to Dooley’s Hotel.

Dublin Marathon 2017 fundraising for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s

December 14, 2017 12:21 pm Leave a Comment

One of our more energetic fundraisers in recent times was Patrick Farrell.

He took part in the Dublin marathon to raise funds for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s.

Patrick’s efforts raised €1,030.78 which is a terrific result and we thank him on behalf of our patients.

Christmas Cards & Raffle

November 27, 2017 2:53 pm Leave a Comment

St. Vincent’s Christmas Cards & Raffle this year is to benefit Pancreatic Cancer.

Christmas Cards cost €5 for a pack of 10 and there is a free Raffle entry with each pack of cards purchased.

Raffle lines cost €2 a line or 3 lines for €5.

Anyone who donates online for Pancreatic Cancer between now and the 19^th December, will have an entry in the Raffle for every €10 donated.

As usual we have great prizes set out below and all are gifted by donors. We thank them sincerely.

Thank you as always for your support

RAFFLE PRIZES:

1^st Prize: LG 49” HD T.V. (donated by Noonans)

2^nd Prize: Vintage Dolls House with furniture (donated by Gloria Winterlich)

3^rd Prize: 2 nights B&B in a Talbot Hotel of choice (donated by The Talbot Hotel Stillorgan)

4^th Prize: Voucher for Two Night stay in Harbour Mill Apts. Westport (donated by The Harbour Mill Westport)

5^th Prize: Luxury Hamper (donated by Home Instead Senior Care)

6^th Prize: Exclusive Beauty Hamper (donated by Tony Walsh’s Allcare Pharmacy, Merrion Shopping Centre)

7^th Prize: Breville Food Processor (donated by Gowan Motors Merrion)

8^thPrize: Vintage Pram with Doll (donated by Gloria Winterlich

9^th Prize: Four Ball Green Fees at Bray Golf Club (donated by Jim Mitchell)

10^th Prize: Dinner for Two with a Bottle of Wine (donated by Bianconi’s Bistro, Merrion Road)

11^th Prize: Kenwood Food Processor (donated by Goodbodys)

12^th Prize: Dinner for Two (donated by The Merrion Inn)

13^th Prize: Seasonal Hamper (donated by KSG)

14^th Prize: Handmade Book Art Santa scene (donated by Gloria Winterlich)

15^th Prize: Bosch Tassimo Coffee maker (donated by Goodbodys)

16^th Prize: Christmas Hamper (donated by KSG)

17^th Prize: Unique Christmas Scene with Post Box decoration (donated by Gloria Winterlich)

18^th Prize: Unique Christmas Post Box decoration (donated by Gloria Winterlich)

19^th Prize: Remington Hair Dryer (donated by Goodbodys)

20^th Prize: Christmas Mantlepiece Night Light Display (donated by Gloria Winterlich)

21^st Prize: Basket of handmade Tree decorations (donated by Gloria Winterlich)

22^nd Prize: Lamy luxury Pen (donated by Remané Jewellers, Merrion Shopping Centre)

23^rd Prize: Christmas Mantlepiece Candle Display (donated by Gloria Winterlich)

24th Prize: Original painting “Wash Day” by Tony Tracey (donated by the artist)

25th Prize: 3 Course Dinner for two at Tara Towers Hotel (donated by Tara Towers Hotel)

26th Prize: “Serenity” book of stories and pictures of Donegal, signed by the author (donated by Maddeleana Merrigan)

Kasia Marcinowska’s Everest Base Camp fundraising for St. Vincent’s

November 20, 2017 3:15 pm Leave a Comment

Well done to SVUH employee Kasia Marcinowska who took part in the arduous and challenging Everest Base Camp trek in October. This was a 3 week trek in Nepal from Lukla to the Basecamp of Mount Everest. On the way to the Basecamp Kasia faced different challenges including altitude effects and extreme weather conditions.

Kasia fundraised for Cancer Research here in St. Vincent’s and raised €448.09 for this cause.

Kasia is pictured below on her amazing adventure. Well done Kasia.

Hazel Brack – Pink Day – Breast Cancer fundraising

November 17, 2017 10:26 am Leave a Comment

Hazel Brack has been one of the finest fundraisers for many years in St. Vincent’s and we are indebted to her on behalf of our patients.

This year, on October 27^th last, Hazel again arranged a Pink Day fundraising in Dunne’s Stores Cornelscourt. The event raised €2,765.00 for this very important cause.

The store management and staff, as well as Hazel’s family were enthusiastic contributors to this huge success and we thank them.

Hazel has now raised almost €29,000 for Breast Cancer Care and Research.

Sincere thanks again to all involved in this.

Hazel is pictured below along with Manager Padraig Carney presenting the proceeds to John Hickey

Transplant Party in Birr 8th Dec 2017

November 15, 2017 12:08 pm Leave a Comment

The Community Nursing Unit in Birr, County Offaly are holding a Transplant Party in Dooley’s Hotel, Birr on Friday 8th December 2017 with all proceeds going to the Liver Transplant Unit here in St. Vincent’s.

We wish them every success with this fundraising initiative.

For tickets and further details contact Cathy, Nuala or Gillian in the Community Nursing Unit, Birr Tel: 057 9123212

Dublin Marathon Sunday 29th October 2017

9:53 am Leave a Comment

We were delighted to be supported in the Dublin Marathon recently for causes here in St. Vincent’s.

On behalf of our patients, we thank all involved in this most generous fundraising.

Pictured below are some of our great supporters.

Conor Owens from Galway fundraising for the Liver & I.C.U. Units
Patrick Farrell from County Kildare fundraising for the Liver Unit
Damien Connolly from Galway fundraising for the Liver & I.C.U. Units

Autumn 2017 Newsletter

November 7, 2017 11:01 am Leave a Comment

***“Friends of St. Vincent’s”* Autumn 2017 Newsletter is now available on our website, under *News & Events – Donors Newsletters.***

We hope you enjoy the content and we want to express our gratitude to all involved.

Clay Pigeon fundraiser for the Liver Unit

November 2, 2017 3:11 pm Leave a Comment

East Cork Gun Club had a Clay Pigeon Shoot event at Belvelly, Cobh on the 22^nd October to raise money for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. A popular member of the Club, Dara O’Connell, received a liver transplant in the hospital a year ago and his mother Jeanette was instrumental in organising the fundraising.

Boosted by a raffle and sales of refreshments, the Club raised a fantastic total of €5,300. This is a major contribution to the vital work of the Liver Unit.

An enormous number of volunteers made all this possible and we are extremely grateful to them. We also appreciate the sponsorship from local businesses, which was highlighted by Chairman Shane Halligan at the cheque presentation.

Photographed below are:

Dara O’Connell with John Hickey

Members of the organising group

Club President Richard O’Shea presenting the cheque

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Our 2017 Christmas Cards and Christmas Raffle campaigns were in support of Pancreatic Cancer in St. Vincent’s. The Christmas Raffle Draw took place on Tuesday 19th December. Thank you to all our staff, patients and supporters who contributed to a very successful draw.