The popularity of cycling in recent times has lead to a wonderful development of cycling events to raise money for charity.
Cycling Safaris have organised many of these events which are enjoyable as well as contributing funds for causes.
If you would like to take part in a cycling event and raise money for something in St. Vincent’s please go to http://www.cyclingsafaris.com or call them on 01-2600749
On Thursday December 18th we held the draw for our Christmas Raffle. We had 28 great prizes and have been in contact with each of our winners (some of whom are pictured below)
This year the raffle and Christmas Cards sales campaign was to support Cancer Care & Research in the hospital and we raised nearly €6,100 for this cause.
Thanks to all who sold tickets and the many, many people who bought them.
We are particularly grateful to the following who generously donated prizes:
* Belfield Bike Shop, U.C.D.
* Bianconi’s Restaurant, Merrion Road
* Glow, Make Up & Beauty Salon, Merrion Shopping Centre
* Goodbody Stockbrokers
* Health Food Shoppe, Merrion Shopping Centre
* Home Instead Senior Care
* Island Living Gift Shop, Merrion Shopping Centre
* Jim Mitchell, S.V.U.H.
* Kylemore Service Group
* Noonan Services Group
* Remané Jewellers, Merrion Shopping Centre
* Stillorgan Park Hotel, Dublin
* Tara Towers Hotel, Dublin
* TESCO Merrion Shopping Centre
* The Merrion Inn
* Tony Walsh Pharmacy, Merrion Shopping Centre
The Autumn 2014 edition of “Friends of St. Vincent’s” is now available under the Newsletter section on our website at https://www.stvincentsfoundation.ie/about-us/donors-newsletter/ . I hope you enjoy the many examples of generosity to the hospital.
We have included some details of the many projects that have been enabled by donors. There is interesting material also on current research and medical issues.
As always, we stress that St. Vincent’s Foundation is run on a voluntary basis so all donations and fundraising proceeds go to the cause selected.
Thank you for your continued support.
We have great value in Christmas Cards – this year our campaign is supporting Cancer Care in St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Assorted packs of 10 cost €5 and each card highlights that it is supporting St Vincent’s.
Because St. Vincent’s Foundation is totally voluntary, all proceeds go to Cancer Care.
Please follow the link under “How to Help” on our website to see more or to order cards.
For every pack of cards purchased, you will also have a free entry in our Christmas Raffle with great prizes.
Jillian McNulty from Longford, a C.F. patient in St Vincent’s, has been raising money for C.F. here for many years.
As well as her amazing energy, Jillian has been hugely creative in the range of fundraising events.
In July this year she organised and led a group to climb Croagh Patrick. The result of the gruelling challenge was that she raised €1,011 for St. Vincent’s and a further €211 for C.F. Ireland.
Thank you again Jillian.
On Thursday, October 23rd, Christine Kearney held her Halloween Raffle to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. In what has now become an annual event, Christine and her friends Catherine and Katie raised almost €2,000 for this great cause. This brings to almost €16,000 the funds that Christine has raised from raffles at Halloween and Easter each year
There were 52 prizes to be won and they made for a great display at the hospital reception.
The atmosphere on the day was wonderful with Christine, Katie and Catherine dressed as clowns adding colour and fun to the proceedings. (see photos below from the day)
We are deeply indebted to Christine for her continuous work for St. Vincent’s patients.
For many years now the medical students of UCD and their supporters have organised a fundraising day for various charities including St. Vincent’s.
This year it takes place on Friday October 17th. On that day over 600 people will be involved doing bucket collections and busking to raise money.
St. Vincent’s is always one of the selected charities and the contribution of the UCD Med Day is very important to us.
No doubt you will see the collectors in their distinctive blue and white shirts on the roads near the hospital. Please support them in any way you can.
You can also contribute to the Med Day at http://www.mycharity.ie/event/ucd_med_day_2014
On 24th September Karen Doran organised a Coffee Morning at her home for Cancer Research & Care here in St. Vincent’s.
With great support from a legion of friends and their families, she raised the tremendous sum of €4,205.00. We are really grateful, on behalf of our patients, to all who made this possible.
The family and friends of the late Emma O’Donoghue organised a great night in Mount Wolsey, Tullow, Co. Carlow on June 15th last to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis care in St. Vincent’s. As well as a most enjoyable evening, the function raised the fabulous total of €8,600 for C.F. It was a great tribute to Emma and her community.
Jo Doyle, Specialist C.F. Nurse in St. Vincent’s attended and spoke at the function.
Sincere thanks to all involved on behalf of our patients.
Jason McHugh from Athlone, Co. Westmeath recently took part in the Dragon Sportive Cycle series fundraising for the Liver Unit here in St. Vincent’s. This was a gruelling cycle of more than 130km in the South East.
Jason’s mother Bernadette had a successful Liver Transplant in St. Vincent’s.
The family raised a magnificent total of €4,500 from sponsorship and fundraising from this event. This money will be used to purchase a special exercise bike and chairs for St. Brigid’s Liver Ward.
On behalf of our patients we are deeply indebted to all associated with this fantastic fundraising initiative.
Pictured above are Tony, Bernadette & Jason McHugh presenting fundraising proceeds to Maire Ni Chinneide, Liver Unit & John Hickey, St. Vincent’s Foundation
