gerryan, Author at St. Vincent's Foundation

Christmas Cards & Raffle

January 7, 2014 3:37 pm Leave a Comment

In support of Cancer Care in St. Vincent’s, we held a Raffle in conjunction with the sale of our Christmas Cards. In all this contributed nearly €8,000 to a vital cause.

We are grateful to all who supported the effort by buying cards and raffle entries.

We appreciate all the volunteers who manned the sales for us, including staff in both the University & Private Hospitals; as well as the Kylemore Services Group shops and coffee shops throughout, for their trojan efforts.

We also want to again thank the following sponsors who contributed the terrific raffle prizes for our Christmas Raffle:

Tara Towers Hotel
Talbot Hotel Group
Noonan Services Group
Home Instead Senior Care
Tesco Merrion Centre
Bianconi’s Merrion Road
The Merrion Inn
Tony Walsh Pharmacy Merrion Centre
Kylemore Services Group
John Irvin
Cheryl Beattie

Remembrance Run Phoenix Park

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In memory of Moira Furey, who died in St. Vincent’s in December 2012, her husband Dermot and nearly 300 family and friends took part in the 2nd annual Remembrance Run in the Phoenix Park on 10th November 2013.

Together they raised almost €13,000 for Pancreatic Cancer care in St. Vincent’s.

We are truly grateful to Dermot and everyone involved for this exceptional generosity which was also a huge tribute to Moira.

Dublin City Marathon 2013

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We had a record number of participants who took part in the 2013 Dublin City Marathon to fundraise for the hospital. This is a very arduous undertaking and we are grateful to all who do this to assist projects in St. Vincent’s.

Sligo Warriors Festival donation to St. Vincent’s

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Our thanks to the organising committee of the 2013 Warriors Festival in Strandhill, County Sligo who donated €1,000 to St. Vincent’s at the request of a former patient Denis Foley & Family. Runners from all over Ireland took part in the multi-terrain 15km race from the beachfront in Strandhill. Denis Foley’s land was on part of the course and we thank him and the Festival Committee for thinking of St. Vincent’s.

2014 Calendars for sale in support of Liver Unit St. Vincent’s

December 6, 2013 3:30 pm Leave a Comment

The Liver Transplant Charity Calendar 2014 “Be Inspired”

Deirdre Faul, a liver transplant recipient ten years ago, had developed a beautiful 2014 calendar. Each month depicts a heart-warming story of a successful liver transplant, many of them little children given a new chance of life.

The calendars pay tribute to donors and to the staff who care for patients.

The calendars are available from St. Vincent’s Foundation (Tel: 01-2215065) as a cost of €10 each.

All proceeds go to the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s.

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Autumn 2013 Newsletter now available

November 12, 2013 11:19 am Leave a Comment

The Autumn 2013 edition of “Friends of St. Vincent’s” has just been issued. As always it is full of wonderful stories and examples of support for St. Vincent’s.

Please go to “About Us” section of the website and under “Newsletters” to read the full content.

If you would like to be on our email list for future editions of Friends of St. Vincent’s and other updates please email us on stvincentsfoundation@svhg.ie

U.C.D. Med Day

September 26, 2013 11:07 am Leave a Comment

For many years the Medical Students in U.C.D. have organised a major fundraising day. This year it takes place on Friday October 11th. Brightly clad students will be collecting around Dublin for a variety of good causes including St. Vincent’s Foundation.

As well as their famous Bucket Collection, donors can support by going to their MyCharity fundraising page at http://www.mycharity.ie/event/ucd_med_day/.

Take part in Hell & Back and raise funds for St. Vincent’s

September 23, 2013 10:47 am Leave a Comment

The Hell and Back Titan 2013 challenge takes place on Sunday 3rd November 2013 in Killruddery Estate, Bray, Co. Wicklow. We already have some courageous volunteers taking part to fundraise for St. Vincent’s.

This 13km event is specifically designed and created by outdoor specialists to test your physical and mental boundaries to the limit.

For more details and to enter see www.hellandback.ie

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Take part in Ireland’s toughest mental and physical endurance challenge, and raise money for your chosen cause in St. Vincent’s. Contact us on 01-2215065 for a sponsorship pack.

Tony Gartland – World Transplant Games

August 28, 2013 9:33 am Leave a Comment

Through the generosity of donors, St. Vincent’s Foundation were delighted to support Tony Gartland from County Carlow in this year’s World Transplant Games, which took place in Durban, South Africa July 28th – Aug 4th.

Tony was the first person in Ireland to undergo a liver transplant in St. Vincent’s 20 years ago. Coincidentally Tony was also the first Irish medal winner in this year’s World Transplant Games, winning four medals in total.

A number of liver transplant recipients who have joined the Irish team since Tony’s involvement have cited his achievements as part of their inspiration to get involved. The longevity of Tony’s transplant and his continued success at European and World Transplant Games is a point of pride for the staff of the Liver Unit here in St. Vincent’s. Ireland had 27 athletes competing in the World Transplant Games, of which four had liver transplants. Tony recently called in with his medals (see photos).

Some excerpts below from Tony’s report on his pioneering operation and his involvement capture the success perfectly:

“Twenty years ago, January 1993 to be exact, I underwent a liver transplant operation in St.Bridget’s Ward. This was the first such medical procedure to be carried out in Ireland and it is testimony to the expertise and care of all the staff there as it was a 100% success and I have enjoyed a fantastic quality of life through all the years subsequently.”

“Recently in July 2013, I travelled with the Irish team to Durban, South Africa. Over 50 countries participated and it was an incredibly uplifting experience to compete with and against so many fellow organ recipients from around the globe. Quite frankly I found the whole week in Durban intoxicating.”

“When we arrived back in Dublin we were given tremendous media exposure which all helps to bring the whole issue of organ donation to the forefront of public discourse.”

C.F. Longford Fundraising Evening

August 23, 2013 9:08 am Leave a Comment

On August 16th, our great supporter, Jillian McNulty and her family organised a fundraising event, including “Shave & Wax” in Longford.

Through this she raised a total of €2,270 – contributing €1,135 to enhancing care for C.F. patients in St. Vincent’s Hospital. Our sincere thanks to all concerned.

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