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
Best Will in the World week takes place from 20th to 24th October 2014.
Over the years St. Vincent’s has benefited from generous legacy gifts. These have greatly assisted patient outcomes. We are therefore delighted to be part of Best Will in the World week again this year.
During Best Will in the World week nearly 500 solicitors give a consultation for only €50 (and free in some cases) where someone is thinking of making a Will. This is a great opportunity to do something very important.
Follow the link http://www.bestwill.ie/ to see what solicitors in your area offer the service.
Paul Smith & SVUH staff member Audrey Lenehan, along with friends in Deerpark Tennis Club, organised an Ice Bucket Challenge to fundraise for Cancer Research in St. Vincent’ in memory of their friend Lorraine Andrews Donnelly RIP.
Paul bravely undertook the Ice Bucket challenge earlier this month (see photo below) and we are very grateful for the sum of €400 which has been donated from this event.
Colin Dalton and friends are taking part in a Coast 2 Coast cycle, fundraising for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s and also for the Alzheimer’s Society. A colleague and friend of theirs has had two liver transplants in St. Vincent’s University Hospital this year and they want to support the work of the Liver Unit.
Colin outlines “this is the fourth annual Coast 2 Coast cycle, and this year we’re delighted to include St. Vincent’s Foundation in the list of beneficiaries for the first time. A crew of 40 cyclists and support crew will be heading from Limerick to Dublin over the weekend of the 27th and 28th of September, hoping to raise over €5,000 for our chosen charities.
You can donate on our mycharity.ie page at http://www.mycharity.ie/event/c2c2014
You can follow us on our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/coast2coast2 “.
We wish Colin and his friends every success with this ambitious fundraising venture and are very grateful for their support.
In memory of the late Sean Archbold who died earlier this year, his wife Teresa his daughter Amy and son Seanie organised a series of fundraising activities in support of St Anne’s cancer care in St Vincent’s Hospital. Combined with participation in this year’s Women’s Mini Marathon the family, and a huge group of supporters, raised a total of €9,043.35 for St Vincent’s. They donated a further sum of €1,500 to the Blackrock Hospice who cared for Sean in his final days.
Raising over €10,500 in total reflected the enormous effort by all involved as well as the esteem in which Sean was held
Pictured are Amy, her mother Teresa and brother Sean presenting the fundraising proceeds to John Hickey.
