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St. Michael’s College Support for St. Vincent’s

April 16, 2018 2:22 pm Leave a Comment

For many years the students of St. Michael’s College have been selling Christmas trees to raise money for charities including St. Vincent’s Foundation. Through their efforts they have financed important investments in the hospital for which we are most grateful.

This year they have again been most supportive donating €2,500 to St. Vincent’s. This money will be deployed towards a current project to purchase Cold Caps for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

As he accepted the cheque from School Management and a large group of students John Hickey spoke to them about the work of the Foundation and the many projects that have been enabled by kindness such as they have displayed. This included the use of Cold Caps. There followed a question and answer session where the boys showed enormous interest and empathy with the work for patients in the hospital and some of the recent initiatives.

On behalf of our patients now and in the future we give them a great big thank you.

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

Christine Kearney’s Easter Raffle 2018 for Breast Cancer care

March 27, 2018 9:51 am Leave a Comment

We are now at the 9^th anniversary of Christine Kearney’s fundraising raffle. The final result from this year’s event was a new record of €3,080 for an Easter Raffle.

Over the years, Christine and her friends Catherine & Katie have raised in excess of €37,000 for Breast Cancer care and research in St. Vincent’s. This outstanding financial contribution is mirrored by the spectacle that they always create at these events (see photos below). It is most motivating for patients, families and staff.

In this year’s result Christine asked us to acknowledge the specific contribution of Stephanie O’Neill. We are delighted to do so.

Our sincere thanks again for this superb support for our patients.

Eamonn & Mary Burke’s St. Stephen’s Day Charity Swim 26/12/2017 in aid of the Liver Unit, St. Vincent’s University Hospital

March 22, 2018 12:25 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 a sponsored Swim to raise funds for the Liver Unit here in St. Vincent’s.

The 2017 event raised the massive total of €4,200. This means that, over the 8 years or so, this event has raised in excess of €43,000 for this vital medical area and has contributed enormously to our capacity to serve patients. It has also grown year on year in terms of the number of participants.

Mary & Eanonn always emphasise that this is a community effort which would not be possible without the contribution of sponsors and participants each year. We are really thankful to all concerned.

Thank you Eamonn & Mary for this wonderful support.

See below photos of Eamonn & Mary Burke presenting their fundraising proceeds and also a selection of photos taken on the day of the Swim.

2018 St. Vincent’s Rugby Club Charity Ball for Pancreatic Cancer Research

March 12, 2018 9:10 am Leave a Comment

Every year the contemporary committee of St. Vincent’s Rugby Club organises a Charity Ball to benefit particular causes in St. Vincent’s Hospital.

The hardworking committee this year, under the guidance of Robbie Murphy, had a most successful event, raising €2,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Research here in St. Vincent’s.

Organising the Ball is a very taxing challenge for this amazing group, who are simultaneously engaged in demanding medical studies and placements. We particularly appreciate their achievement.

Thanks again to all concerned, on behalf of our patients.

Jillian McNulty’s Valentines Ball for C.F.

February 28, 2018 9:34 am Leave a Comment

Jillian McNulty has been one of our most consistent and ingenious fundraisers, organising a terrific range of fundraising events for Cystic Fibrosis.

This year Jillian had a Valentines Ball on 10^th February in Lough Rynn Castle. The night was a tremendous success and generated a total of €6,000, shared equally between the C.F. Unit here in St. Vincent’s and Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.

Thank you Jillian.

Pictured below is Jillian presenting €3,000 for the C.F. Unit in St. Vincent’s to Prof. Edward McKone, Consultant Respiratory Physician in SVUH

VHI Women’s Mini Marathon – Sunday 3rd June 2018

February 8, 2018 9:45 am Leave a Comment

Best of luck to all our supporters taking part in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon on Sunday 3rd June next, fundraising for many causes here in St. Vincent’s.

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)

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We are now at the 9th anniversary of Christine Kearney’s fundraising raffle. The final result from this year’s event was a new record of €3,080 for an Easter Raffle.