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

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    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.

  2. Hazel Brack – Pink Day – Breast Cancer fundraising

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    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 27th 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

     

     

  3. Transplant Party in Birr 8th Dec 2017

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    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

  4. Dublin Marathon Sunday 29th October 2017

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    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

  5. Autumn 2017 Newsletter

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    “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.

  6. Clay Pigeon fundraiser for the Liver Unit

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    East Cork Gun Club had a Clay Pigeon Shoot event at Belvelly, Cobh on the 22nd 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

  7. Christine Kearney’s Halloween Raffle for Breast Cancer services in St. Vincent’s

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    For many, many years, Christine Kearney has been an extremely prolific fundraiser for Breast Cancer in St. Vincent’s.  The 2017 Halloween Raffle raised €2,375.00 and this means that to date, she has contributed over €34,000 to this vital work.

    Christine and her friends Catherine and Katie had 45 wonderfully presented prizes, which made a great display in the hospital.

    On the day of the raffle, the three of them were wonderfully decorated and created a terrific atmosphere. The photographs below say it all.

    We are grateful to all who made this happen by donating prizes and selling tickets.  We want to particularly thank the staff of the main reception in St. Vincent’s who contributed enormously to the sales beforehand.

    A particularly big Thank You to Christine.

  8. Dublin Marathon 2017

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    Best of luck to all our supporters taking part in this weekend’s Dublin Marathon, fundraising for various causes in St. Vincent’s.

     

     

  9. Leave your gift for the future, leave a legacy

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    This My Legacy Week, St. Vincent’s Foundation ask you to continue to support us by leaving a legacy gift in your will, after you have taken care of your family and loved ones.  Large or small, it is a special and personal way to make an impact on causes you cherish most for the future.

    We are part of My Legacy, an umbrella group of over 50 Irish charities who work together to highlight how important it is for everybody to have a will and to ask people to remember a charity they care about, once all other important personal decisions have been made.

     

    Many Irish people put off making a will even though it is not a daunting experience and can give you peace of mind. A solicitor has a checklist of all the things to be decided upon and once that is done, you can add whatever legacy gift you feel is right and possible.  Most of us have been touched by the amazing work charities do in our lives and communities. Three simple steps is all it takes to remember those you care about in your will.

    You can learn more about leaving a legacy gift to charity and find a local solicitor to help you make your will at

    www.mylegacy.ie

     

     

     

  10. Christine Kearney’s Halloween Raffle for Breast Cancer services in St. Vincent’s

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    Halloween in St. Vincent’s would not be complete without Christine Kearney’s annual raffle. Each year Christine and her friends present a marvelous seasonal image while raising money for a vital cause in the hospital.  This year’s draw takes place on Wednesday 25th October at 3.30pm in the hospital (at main reception desk).

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

    In the meantime, tickets are also available from the Main Reception Desk in St. Vincent’s.

    IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THIS RAFFLE ONLINE, PLEASE MAKE A DONATION SUPPORTING BREAST CANCER AND WE WILL PUT AN ENTRY IN THE RAFFLE FOR EACH €10 DONATED.