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  1. Transplant Party for the Liver Unit

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

  3. Christmas Cards & Raffle

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    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 19th 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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    8th Prize:  Vintage Pram with Doll (donated by Gloria Winterlich

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

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

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

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

    13th Prize:  Seasonal Hamper (donated by KSG)

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

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

    16th Prize:  Christmas Hamper (donated by KSG)

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

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

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

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

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

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

    23rd 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)

  4. 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.

  5. 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

     

     

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.