gerryan, Author at St. Vincent's Foundation

Hazel Brack – Pink Day – Breast Cancer fundraising

December 6, 2016 2:54 pm Leave a Comment

Over many years, Hazel Brack has been one of the staunchest supporters in fundraising for Breast Cancer Care and Research in St. Vincent’s and this continued in 2016.

On Friday October 28^th last, Hazel organised throughout Dunne’s Stores Cornelscourt, a magnificent demonstration of pink and raised the fantastic sum of €3,276.93.

The store management and staff, as well as Hazel’s family were energetic in their support and we are truly grateful to them all.

To date, Hazel has raised in excess of €26,000 for this vital medical area.

Sincere thanks to all concerned.

Pictured below are Hazel (second on the left) together with her colleagues Linda and Gerry presenting the proceeds to John Hickey

Saranne Flaherty’s Transplant 5th Anniversary Party in aid of St. Vincent’s Hospital Liver Unit

2:51 pm Leave a Comment

Saranne Flaherty from Claregalway, County Galway is a good news medical story.

She recently celebrated the 5^th Anniversary of her Liver Transplant and marked the occasion with a party for family and friends. Donations were made at the event to support the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s and €1,050 was contributed in support of patients and patients.

The Flaherty family have already been terrific supporters of the Liver Unit, raising almost €5,000 previously and we are delighted with this further support.

Our best wishes goes to Saranne and her family.

Christmas Raffle for Palliative Care

November 29, 2016 10:12 am Leave a Comment

Our Christmas Raffle takes place on Wednesday 21^st December at 3.30pm at the Main Reception in St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

This year the raffle is for Palliative Care. Tickets are €2 a line or 3 lines for €5.

(There is a free raffle entry with every pack of Christmas Cards purchased).

See details below of the record number of fabulous prizes (which are on display at main reception in SVUH).

We are grateful to all the prize donors.

Raffle Tickets are available as follows:

From the Administration Office, Education & Research Centre
From the Main Reception Desk in the hospital
By telephoning the Foundation on 01-2215065

RAFFLE PRIZES

1^st Prize: L.G. 49” Smart T.V. (donated by Noonan)

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

3^rd Prize: Talbot Hotel Collection 2 Nights B&B Voucher (donated by The Talbot Hotel Stillorgan)

4^th Prize: 2 Nights B&B and an Evening meal for Two (donated by Tara Towers Hotel)

5^th Prize: Philips Wireless mini Hi-fi System (donated by Noonan)

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

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

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

9^th Prize: Hamper (donated by TESCO, Merrion Shopping Centre)

10^th Prize: Breville Food Processor (donated by Gowan Group)

11^th Prize: Philips Power Steam Iron (donated by Goodbodys)

12^th Prize: Bissel Vacumn Cleaner (donated by Goodbodys)

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

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

15^th Prize: Jewellery(donated by Remané Jewellers, Merrion Shopping Centre)

16^th Prize: Baby Doll in Swinging Cradle (donated by Gloria Winterlich)

17^th Prize: Car Safety Pack (donated by Johnson & Staunton Toyota, Greystones)

18^th Prize: Handmade Church (donated by Gloria Winterlich)

19^th Prize: Prize: Mantlepiece Candle Runner (donated by Gloria Winterlich)

20^th Prize: Cosmetic Hamper (donated by Tony Walsh’s Allcare Pharmacy, Merrion Shopping Centre)

21^st Prize: Child’s off-road car (anonymously donated)

22^nd Prize: Car Safety Pack (donated by Johnson & Staunton Toyota, Greystones)

23^rd Prize: Book Art – Carol Singer Doll (donated by Gloria Winterlich)

24^th Prize: Hamper (donated by KSG)

25^th Prize: Newbridge Silver Corkscrew & Winestopper set (anonymously donated)

26^th Prize: Nine West Perfume set (anonymously donated)

27^th Prize: Car Safety Pack (donated by Johnson & Staunton Toyota, Greystones)

28^th Prize: Room Diffuser (donated by www.islandliving.ie Merrion)

29^th Prize: Carvery Lunch for Two (donated by Tara Towers Hotel)

30^th Prize: Car Safety Pack (donated by Johnson & Staunton Toyota, Greystones)

31^st Prize: Carvery Lunch for Two (donated by Tara Towers Hotel)

32^nd Prize: Man’s shirt, tie, cufflinks and handkerchief set (anonymously donated)

33^rd Prize: Table centrepiece (donated by Gloria Winterlich)

34^th Prize: Christmas Cake (anonymously donated)

35^th Prize: Basket of handmade Tree decorations (donated by Gloria Winterlich)

36^th Prize: Large Box of Chocolates (anonymously donated)

37^th Prize: Kiddies (Hello Kitty) Artist Pack (anonymously donated)

Coffee Morning in memory of Margaret McKeon

November 21, 2016 3:31 pm Leave a Comment

In memory of her dear friend Margaret McKeon R.I.P., Carmel Quinn from Booterstown organised a Coffee Morning to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer care and research here in St. Vincent’s.

Supported by family, friends and neighbours, Carmel raised the superb sum of €2,470.00 for this vital area of medical care.

As Margaret’s first anniversary approaches, our sympathy is with her husband A.J. and family.

Our sincere thanks to all for this wonderful contribution.

Pictured below are Carmel Quinn and A.J. McKeon presenting proceeds to St. Vincent’s Foundation

Breast Cancer Coffee Morning & Cake Sale

November 18, 2016 11:18 am Leave a Comment

Our sincere thanks to Elaine Murphy from Arklow, County Wicklow who organised a coffee morning and cake sale recently.

This most successful event raised a total of €1,400. This was divided equally between Breast Cancer Care here in St. Vincent’s and St. Luke’s Hospital.

We are delighted to receive €700 for this important medical area.

Noreen Armstrong Memorial Ladies Lunch & Fundraising for Breast Cancer Care & Research

November 14, 2016 10:31 am Leave a Comment

Shiona Murphy along with family and friends organised a fundraising Ladies Lunch on Saturday 22^nd October 2016 at the Hampton Hotel, with all proceeds going to the important medical area of Breast Cancer. As well as fundraising, the event commemorated Shiona’s mother, the late Noreen Armstrong.

The function room was most welcoming and wonderfully presented and it was obvious that everyone was having a great time.

During the afternoon and evening Shiona and her fellow organisers had arranged a fundraising raffle which added to the success and fun.

Vero Moda Fashion stores supported the fundraising with a collection, in 20 of their stores and boosted the contribution to this vital cause.

In total €10,034.43 was raised from all the activities. This magnificent result is huge credit to the efforts and professionalism of the fundraisers.

We are grateful to everyone who made this such a success but particular thanks are due to Shiona, Michelle, Theresa, Aoife, and Maeve.

Pictured below presenting the fundraising proceeds are Maeve, Shiona, Aoife with her daughter Sadie & Theresa. Missing on the day from the photo was Michelle.

Fundraising in memory of Frank Robinson

November 4, 2016 2:25 pm Leave a Comment

Teresa Tobin from County Wexford took part in the Dublin Marathon in memory of her dad. From this and donations in lieu of funeral flowers, the family donated the magnificent sum of €3,059.48 for the Kidney Unit here in St. Vincent’s

Pictured (below) presenting her fundraising proceeds to Prof. Alan Watson, S.V.U.H. Kidney Unit are Teresa and her mother Mrs. Carmel Robinson

Our sincere thanks.

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

November 1, 2016 2:50 pm Leave a Comment

For over five years, Christine Kearney has organised a series of Raffles for Breast Cancer Care in St. Vincent’s. The 2016 Halloween Raffle raised €3,223.95 which is a record for this event. Over the years, Christine has raised over €29,000 and enabled vital work in this medical area.

Christine and her friends Catherine and Katie had 50 wonderfully presented prizes, which made a great display in the hospital.

On the day of the raffle, the three of them were very scarily turned out, as captured in the photos below!

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 in the couple of weeks beforehand.

A particularly big “Thank You” to Christine.

Art Exhibition in aid of Palliative Care in St. Vincent’s

October 26, 2016 2:28 pm Leave a Comment

An exhibition of paintings and artwork by Dun Laoghaire artist Colm Holohan will be held from 11^th – 13^th of November in Bective Rangers R.F.C. in Donnybrook, Dublin 4.

A 20% share of proceeds from the sale of artworks at the exhibition will be donated by the artist in support of Palliative Care at St. Vincent’s Hospital. All paintings at the exhibition are framed and for sale at a price that will suit all pockets. All are welcome and free parking is available. 

Colm is a contemporary artist who works in oil and acrylics. He has exhibited in numerous galleries across Dublin and is known for his use of vivid colour in both abstract and representational themes.

John Cullen Memorial Fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer Care

October 21, 2016 12:17 pm Leave a Comment

In memory of her beloved husband John R.I.P., Michelle Cullen organised a fundraising Golf Outing and Raffle on 20^th May last. Supported by family and friends, Michelle had a very successful Outing in Naas Golf Club followed by an evening gathering in Maynooth.

This fundraising raised a fantastic total of €3,342.26 for Pancreatic Cancer Care here in St. Vincent’s.

On behalf of our patients, our sincere thanks to Michelle, her family and all involved in this magnificent support.

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An exhibition of paintings and artwork by Dun Laoghaire artist Colm Holohan will be held from 11th – 13th of November in Bective Rangers R.F.C. in Donnybrook, Dublin 4.

A 20% share of proceeds from the sale of artworks at the exhibition will be donated by the artist in support of Palliative Care at St. Vincent’s Hospital. All paintings at the exhibition are framed and for sale at a price that will suit all pockets. All are welcome and free parking is available.

Colm is a contemporary artist who works in oil and acrylics. He has exhibited in numerous galleries across Dublin and is known for his use of vivid colour in both abstract and representational themes.

An exhibition of paintings and artwork by Dun Laoghaire artist Colm Holohan will be held from 11^th – 13^th of November in Bective Rangers R.F.C. in Donnybrook, Dublin 4.