gerryan, Author at St. Vincent's Foundation

Best Will in the World Week Oct 2014

September 23, 2014 3:17 pm Leave a Comment

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.

Ice Bucket challenge for Cancer Research

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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.

Coast 2 Coast cycle for St. Vincent’s Liver Unit

September 22, 2014 1:45 pm Leave a Comment

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.

Sean Archbold Memorial Fundraising

May 6, 2014 3:37 pm Leave a Comment

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.

St. Vincent’s Rugby Club – Annual Charity Ball & Bag Pack – for Pancreatic Cancer

April 24, 2014 2:56 pm Leave a Comment

St. Vincent’s Rugby Club are steadfast supporters for the hospital and each year they have supported a specific cause in the hospital. This year their preferred cause was Pancreatic Cancer.

Their annual St. Vincent’s Charity Ball took place this year on 15th February 2014 in the Shelbourne Hotel and a great night was had by all who attended.

Our thanks to Dr. John Holian and the organising committee for again nominating St. Vincent’s Foundation to benefit from this event.

The surplus from the Charity Ball as well as a Bag Pack they organised in Tesco Merrion Centre raised a record €12,000.

Our sincere thanks to Kilian Tuite and his committee in St. Vincent’s Rugby Club for their hard work and dedication in organising these two major events. Our thanks also to all who sponsored, supported and attended the Charity Ball. We wish the incoming committee every success in the new season.

Pictured presenting cheque to the John Hickey, St. Vincent’s Foundation are Rugby Club members Mark Bolger & Kilian Tuite.

Climbing Croagh Patrick for Cystic Fibrosis

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Jillian McNulty is preparing to climb Croagh Patrick to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and C.F. care in St Vincent’s.

Jillian is a remarkable supporter of the hospital with a dazzling array of previous fundraising events, all of which have made huge contributions to C.F. support.

If you would like to support this courageous fundraising effort please log onto Jillian’s fundraising page on MyCharity.ie at http://www.mycharity.ie/event/f_ss_event/

Jillian McNulty’s Cycle for C.F. & St. Vincent’s

Jillian McNulty’s 2013 Cycle for C.F. & St. Vincent’s

Eamonn & Mary Burke’s New Year’s Charity Swim 2014 for the Liver Unit

April 14, 2014 3:19 pm Leave a Comment

For several years, Eamonn & Mary Burke from Arklow have organised a fantastic fundraising Charity Swim in Arklow on New Year’s Day for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s Hospital. Eamonn had a successful liver transplant operation here.

Eamonn & Mary are consistent supporters of the Liver Unit and have contributed enormously to patient care here in St. Vincent’s.

The 2014 Charity Swim raised a magnificent €4,225.00. Weather conditions were particularly rough this year and forced a delay in staging the event. On the day the swim went ahead, the sea was still difficult, so credit to all who took part. We are grateful for the huge effort involved.

Sincere thanks Eamonn & Mary along with all who supported and took part in this fundraising event.

Eamonn & Mary are pictured presenting the proceeds to John Hickey and we also include some photos from the event.

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

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Christine Kearney was in typical festive mood in the hospital on Thursday 10th April, fundraising again for Breast Cancer Services here in St. Vincent’s. Christine along with her friends Catherine & Katie dressed as Easter Bunnies, created a great atmosphere in the hospital. Their beautifully presented selection of 13 Easter prizes were fantastic and the Raffle raised €2,030.

Special thanks also to the hospital staff on the main reception desk for selling tickets in the days and nights before the raffle.

A big Thank You to Chistine, her family and friends for all their hard work in organising and supporting this further fundraising initiative on behalf of our patients.

The pictures below capture the occasion well.

Jim Nolan Memorial Concert Carlow

March 31, 2014 3:27 pm Leave a Comment

In memory of Jim Nolan, famed storyteller in Co Carlow, a group of his friends organised a fundraising concert in the Seven Oaks Hotel in Carlow, in November last. The proceeds were to be shared equally between The Alzheimer’s Society and Cancer Care in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Jim died aged 90 on Good Friday 2012.

The concert was a great success with all artists giving their time free of charge and a magnificent total of €1,840 was raised, with €920 going to each of the beneficiaries.

Our sincere thanks to John Candy, Ollie Hennessy and Olivia Murphy-Smith who made this happen. This is the latest in a wonderful series of fundraisers by these tireless supporters.

The photo shows the cheque for Cancer Care in St. Vincent’s being accepted by Pat Nolan, Jim’s son.

Ringsend & Irishtown Mayday Fundraising May 5th 2014

March 4, 2014 12:21 pm Leave a Comment

Alan Kinsella, ably supported by his friend Michael Behan, is organising a series of fundraising activities in conjunction with the annual Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre event.

All funds raised by Alan and Michael will go to Neurology care in St. Vincent’s.

As well as support on the day, Alan invites everyone to visit his fundraising page http://www.mycharity.ie/event/king_kinsellas_walk/

We wish them every success.

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