A big thank you to Shauna, Máire, Anne, Salome, Michelle, Nataliya, Mercy, Caroline, Aideen & Finola – all staff of the Liver Unit here in St. Vincent’s – who took part in this year’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon. They raised a terrific total of €1,326.00 for this extremely worthy cause.
The photograph shows them presenting the cheque.
The family and friends of the late Moira Furey have been unstinting in fundraising in her memory. They again organised a huge contingent of family, friends and supporters to take part in the Remembrance Run in the Phoenix Park in November last.
St. Vincent’s have received €4,257 from the 2015 event for Pancreatic Cancer research in St. Vincent’s.
Sincere thanks to Dermot Furey and all involved this year and in previous years.
Inspired by Philip Hore and his family from County Wexford, Killinick Harriers held a series of events in December last for St. Anne’s Oncology Day Care Ward in St. Vincent’s.
Philip recently called in to present proceeds of €22,000 to St. Vincent’s Foundation (see presentation photo below).
We would like to express our thanks to Philip and all involved in this massive fundraising for the hospital.
In addition to this wonderful contribution to St. Vincent’s, this event raised almost €26,000 for the Cancer Clinical Research Trust.
After Ian McDonald’s Mum was successfully treated for cancer in St. Vincent’s, he was determined to have a year of fundraising for cancer treatment and research during 2015.
Greatly supported by his local community of Annacurra, Aughrim, County Wicklow, the story of Ian’s year of fundraising started in January 2015 when he decided to let his beard grow for just over 5 months. In June 2015 in his local pub, The Saltee, he and his friend Kevin Stapleton had their beards shaved. Over €950 was raised on the night.
In October last, Ian ran the Dublin Marathon, finishing in 4hrs 44mins which was a great achievement.
Then in December his local community of Annacurra chose his fundraising cause as their annual charity donation. Each year they organise a swim on St. Stephen’s Day in the sea and this event raised over €1,200.
In total Ian’s fundraising events have contributed €4,555 to St. Anne’s Oncology Cancer Care here in St. Vincent’s. What a great result.
We would like to sincerely thank Ian, the Annacurra community and his other supporters for all his wonderful efforts and major contribution to a vital medical area.
St. Vincent’s Foundation was delighted to support The End Of Life Care Skills Workshop in the hospital in January 2016. This was an initiative by the Palliative Care, End of Life and Bereavement Service Review Group.
The aim of the Workshop was to inform and educate staff about the services provided around Palliative Care, End of Life and Bereavement.
Staff were given the opportunity to ask questions about the specifics of care for these patients and their families.
The workshop was assessed by attendees and rated very highly as assisting staff in this very sensitive area.
The St. Vincent’s Hospital Rugby Club has had unprecedented success in recent years dominating the Hospitals Cup.
Off the pitch as well, the energy and generosity of the Club members has been spectacular. Each year they have organised a Spring Charity Ball to raise funds for causes within St. Vincent’s Hospital.
This year’s Ball will be held on Saturday 20th February in the Shelbourne Hotel.
Tickets are available from the Secretary Tim Geraghty on 086-0869618 or email stvincentscharityball@gmail.com for details.
In memory of the late Tom Kennedy, the Garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club held a most successful Memorial event on July 12th 2015 in Ashford, Co. Wicklow.
Approximately 100 vintage cars and hundreds of spectators turned out on a wonderful summer day in support of, what is a now an annual fundraising event, for Cancer Care in St. Vincent’s University Hospital.
This year’s rally raised €2,000. This means that since it’s inauguration in 2012, the Memorial Rally has contributed almost €8,000 to this vital medical area.
In addition to being an important contribution to St. Vincent’s, this event is an ongoing tribute to Tom who was central to Vintage and Classic cars in Wicklow.
Pictured below are Tom’s family and friends, including the committee of the Garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club, presenting a cheque for the proceeds.
On behalf of our patients, sincere thanks to all.
On 26th April last, the Theatrical Cavaliers Cricket Club held a Gala Charity Quiz Night in O’Reilly Theatre Belvedere College fundraising for the Liver Unit here in St. Vincent’s.
They recently presented the proceeds of €7,100 from this event.
The Theatrical Cavaliers is a Cricket Club for actors and associated professions. They have been going since 1987 and for more than twenty years they have held an annual Gala Charity Quiz to raise funds for deserving causes.
To date they have raised over €110,000 for deserving causes and charities. In the theatrical world, the quiz has become a highlight of the social calendar – a thoroughly entertaining evening with a great atmosphere, witty hosts and outstanding prizes.
Our sincere thanks to the Captain Simon Coury, Vice-Captain Sean Duggan, Donnchadh O’Leary and all involved in organising this fantastic fundraising effort for St. Vincent’s.
Our thanks also to all the sponsors who donated prizes for the event.
The Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s performed the first liver transplant in Ireland in 1993 and has since carried out over 900 transplants. In the Liver Unit patients are treated to world-class, life-changing medical treatment for the debilitating effects of liver disease. Donors and fundraisers, over the years, have made a huge contribution to medical outcomes, to patient comfort and to critical research.
On behalf of our patients, we thank you.
Theatrical Cavaliers Cricket Club cheque presentation 24th July 2015
Displaying great teamwork and concern for their patients, a team from the Liver Unit, St. Vincent’s took part in this year’s V.H.I. Women’s Mini Marathon.
The team consisted of Michelle, Shauna, Marian, Mairead, Nataliya, Annie, Sinead, Marie, Caroline, Anne, Susanne, Marilyn & Finola, with Consultant Diarmaid Houlihan making a guest appearance as well.
The Liver Unit team worked tirelessly to raise funds and the combined sponsorship, including a most generous patient donation, raised a fantastic total of €3,610. This is a major contribution to our patient environment.
