gerryan, Author at St. Vincent's Foundation

Kevin McCormack’s 60th Birthday fundraising for the Liver Unit:

July 24, 2017 8:16 am Leave a Comment

On the recent occasion of his 60th birthday, Kevin McCormack, from County Laois and his family had a novel and generous plan to raise money for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s. Guests at the birthday were requested not to bring gifts but to donate whatever they wanted in a collection bucket on the night.

Kevin also approached many businesses for additional support. Many other individuals, aware of the fundraising, also contributed.

A total of €3,735 was raised from all these efforts and Kevin & Una and their family came to St Vincent’s to present the proceeds.

The list of donors is too long to acknowledge individually, but special thanks are due to Portarlington Credit Union and AIB Bank, Portlaoise.

Pictured are the McCormack family – Claire, Joe, Kevin Snr., Una, Kevin Jnr. & Sandra presenting proceeds to John Hickey.

HSF supporting St. Vincent’s

July 17, 2017 10:55 am Leave a Comment

St. Vincent’s Foundation is delighted to be the beneficiary of a charitable grant of €2,700 from the Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF).

HSF has, for over 60 years, provided affordable healthcare plans in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

We are very grateful to HSF for this terrific contribution to Palliative Care in St. Vincent’s.

Picture shows Mia Shepherd (centre) presenting the HSF cheque

Karoke World Championships to raise money for Breast Cancer in St. Vincent’s

May 12, 2017 2:02 pm Leave a Comment

30 years ago Karoke came to Ireland. DJ Electric Eddie is launching a national search for Ireland’s best karoke singer to represent Ireland in the World Championships in November.

As he organises this novel and great event, he is joining it with fundraising for Breast Cancer. Please follow the link http://www.kwcireland.com/ to find out more.

Phage Bake Sale for the Liver Unit

May 11, 2017 8:03 am Leave a Comment

The Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s was the beneficiary of a cake sale with a difference held in the APC Microbiome Institute in University College Cork on 28^th April 2017. All the cakes were designed to resemble phages (officially known as Bacteriophage) and as well as being an important fundraiser, marked the 100^th Anniversary of the discovery of the phage. The report of the event in the Irish Examiner describes phages for us non-scientists as ”viruses that only attack bacteria” and that interest in phage therapy is growing internationally as a method of treating bacterial infections.

The event in U.C.C. also celebrated the 10^th anniversary of a Liver transplant for one of the colleagues in APC.

Sincere thanks to all for this novel event which raised €540.25 for this great cause.

Christine Kearney’s Easter Raffle for Breast Cancer

April 7, 2017 7:54 am Leave a Comment

One of our most consistent fundraisers for Breast Cancer in St. Vincent’s is Christine Kearney. Over the last eight years, she and her friends Catherine and Katie have raised almost €32,000 for this critical medical area.

Her Easter Raffle has become a much anticipated event each year. It is organised with wonderful costumes (as you will see from the photos below), and brings a great sense of enjoyment to the hospital.

This year the event had, again, a most successful result with a final total of €2,580.00.

On behalf of all our patients, we say a massive Thank You to Christine for this vital contribution.

Easter Raffle for Breast Cancer Care in St. Vincent’s

March 24, 2017 8:00 am Leave a Comment

Christine Kearney, a recovering cancer patient, is organising her annual Easter Raffle in the hospital.

The raffle will take place on Thursday 6^th April at 3.30pm with all proceeds going to Breast Cancer Care here in St. Vincent’s. Christine and her family will be selling tickets in the hospital (main reception area) throughout that day.

In the meantime, we also have tickets available from St. Vincent’s Foundation on 01-2215065 or from the main reception desk in St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

Tickets are €2 a line or 3 lines for €5 and there is a lovely selection of prizes, which are on display at main reception in the hospital.

All the prizes were generously organised by Christine and her friends Catherine & Katie.

Christine’s raffles have been a huge contributor to this vital cause and we hope that this year will be equally successful.

Eamonn & Mary Burke’s Annual New Year’s Day Swim for the Liver Unit

March 20, 2017 3:31 pm Leave a Comment

Every New Year’s Day for many years, Eamonn & Mary Burke from Arklow have organised a sponsored Swim to raise funds for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s Hospital. Each year the support has grown, which reflects the enormous work contributed and also the esteem with which they are regarded within the local community.

This year, 2017, the event raised a further terrific total of €4,550 and brings to almost €39,000 the cumulative contribution from this wonderful activity.

We are indebted to all concerned and particularly to Eamonn & Mary – great friends of St. Vincent’s.

Eamonn & Mary Burke’s New Year’s Day Swim 2017 for the Liver Unit

Joan McDermott’s Fundraiser for the Liver Unit

3:21 pm Leave a Comment

Joan McDermott from County Leitrim, along with family and friends, took part in the Cara Bundoran 2017 Run in early March to fundraise for the Liver Unit here in St. Vincent’s. Joan’s efforts raised the fantastic total of €3,810.00.

Joan identified her motivation for doing this:

“After having spent a few months in The Liver Unit in St Vincent’s Hospital, I can see how vital it is to try and raise funds for this very worthy cause. I received a liver transplant in 2016 and have been doing very well since Thank God. I have since returned to work and am doing and enjoying all the things with my family and friends that I hadn’t been able to do beforehand. I am so grateful, that I promised myself leaving the hospital that I would try and do some fundraising to give something back in return.
And also, I want to highlight the importance of carrying donor cards, and letting your family members know of your wishes regarding organ donation.”

On behalf of our patients we are most grateful to Joan and to her family and friends.

Joan McDermott’s fundraising for St. Vincent’s Liver Unit

February 20, 2017 2:12 pm Leave a Comment

Joan McDermott and her family from County Leitrim, are taking part in the Cara Bundoran 2017: 5km walk/10km Run on 10^th/11^th March next, fundraising for the Liver Unit here in St. Vincent’s.

Joan plans to do the 5km walk and her sisters will do the 10km run.

Joan outlines the reasons why she is fundraising for the Liver Unit:

“After having spent a few months in The Liver Unit in St Vincents Hospital, I can see how vital it is to try and raise funds for this very worthy cause. I received a liver transplant in 2016 and am doing very well since T.G. I have since returned to work and am doing and enjoying all the things with my family and friends, that I hadn’t been able to do beforehand. I am so grateful, that I promised myself leaving the hospital that I would try to do some fundraising to give something back in return.”

Joan has set up an Everyday Hero fundraising page and please log onto her page to donate:

https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/joans-fundraiser-for-the-liver-unit

Joan additionally hightlights the importance of organ donation:

“…. I want to highlight the importance of carrying donor cards, and letting your family members know of your wishes regarding organ donation.”

On behalf of our patients, we are most grateful to Joan and her family for supporting St. Vincent’s Liver Unit and wish them the best of luck in the event.

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