gerryan, Author at St. Vincent's Foundation

Climbing Croagh Patrick for Cystic Fibrosis

April 24, 2014 7:43 am Leave a Comment

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.

2014 Calendars features Liver Transplant patients

February 28, 2014 2:53 pm Leave a Comment

Deirdre Faul, a successful recipient of a Liver Transplant over ten years ago, organised a huge project to produce a calendar for 2014.

What makes Deirdre’s calendar unique is that every month features a Transplant patient, half of them children. Deirdre did all the design and production.

As well as a wonderful tribute to brave people, Deirdre raised €1,000 each for Children’s Liver Disease Ireland and the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Thank you Deirdre for a terrific result.

UCD Medical Society Charity Fundraising

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U.C.D. Medical Society held their annual charity fundraising day on 11th October 2013. Several hundred students took to the streets of Dublin. The collection was to support many worthy charities, including St. Vincent’s.

We were pleased to receive a donation of €1,500 from the fundraising (see photo below of cheque presentation). The money will be used in support of patient care, research and education here in St. Vincent’s.

Great credit is due to everyone who helped and supported this Charity Day. Our sincere thanks again to all involved.

Liver Unit Fundraising

February 3, 2014 11:58 am Leave a Comment

Our thanks to Liver Unit patient Stephen Bryan from Stillorgan who donated a total of €1,300 from fundraising and collections from friends, family and work colleagues as far away as Beijing in China, for the Liver Unit.

The fundraising was in memory of his late sister Mary Byrne RIP and his relation Luke Murtagh RIP who were also Liver Unit patients.

We appreciate this generosity Stephen on behalf of our patients.

Fundraising for St. Anne’s Daycare

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In memory of her late brother, Peter McGrearty, Patricia Byrne organised to have her head shaved to raise money for St Anne’s Ward in St Vincent’s Hospital.

Patricia’s brave decision contributed the ma gnificent total of €4,117 for patient care here in the hospital. Patricia is pictured presenting her cheque to the staff in St Anne’s.

Thank you Patricia for your courage and generosity.

Jewellery gifted to St. Vincent’s

January 7, 2014 3:38 pm Leave a Comment

Gifts of jewellery to St. Vincent’s were recently sold and raised over €1,000 for cancer care in the hospital.

We appreciate the generosity.

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