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  1. Annual fundraising by St. Michael’s College

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    Apart from the educational and sporting achievements of St. Michael’s College, they have also placed a strong emphasis on imbuing their students with a high sense of social responsibility.  This is manifested every year in a huge fundraising for a variety of charities through the sale of Christmas trees.

    St. Vincent’s Foundation is fortunate to have been a beneficiary for many years now.

    This year the management and students presented €2,500 to the Foundation to be directed to Pancreatic Cancer research in the hospital.

    Over the years St. Michael’s College have raised €24,000 for projects in St. Vincent’s. The impact of these has been enormous for our patients and we deeply appreciate the continued support.

    Pictured below are St. Michael’s students, accompanied by Aidan O’Donnell, Deputy Principal, presenting the fundraising to John Hickey, St. Vincent’s Foundation

  2. Fundraising for Lupus Research

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    Our thanks to Jessica O’Reilly from County Cavan, whose father, Padraig Smith, undertook fundraising for Lupus Research here in St. Vincent’s, raising a most welcome €2,000 for this important medical cause.

    Padraig cycled from Mizen Head to Malin Head on his own. He covered this distance of 660 km over four days, which is an enormous achievement, beyond the capacity of most. 

    His wife Sheila followed him in a support vehicle. As depicted in the photographs Padraig’s family were on hand to cheer his arrival into Malin Head. Well done and thanks to all.

  3. Glasheen Christmas Lights fundraising for the Liver Unit

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    In the “Christmas” period from November 19th to January 7th, Lisa & Murt Ryan and the Glasheen Community in Kildavin, Bunclody, County Wexford organised a spectacular seasonal lighting display. As in previous years their spectacle drew huge numbers of visitors, most of them contributing to their chosen cause, which this year was the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

    As well as providing an amazing centrepiece to the Glasheen Community, the project donated almost €5,500 which is a most welcome to the capability of our Liver Unit.  This is particularly pertinent as their friend Ciaran Kavanagh recently had a successful Liver Transplant in the Unit.

    We are most grateful to all involved in this fantastic result.

     

     

     

  4. In memory of Janis Murphy Carter:

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    In an extraordinarily generous spirit, John Carter was determined to support the Cedar Ward in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, reflecting the time that his beloved wife, Janis, spent there for the final months of her life. In the first action in this support, John, together with his colleagues in the Radio Station Training Crew raised the huge sum of €5,000. John followed this with a personal donation of an additional €5,000 meaning that the Cedar Ward capability is enhanced by a total of €10,000. On behalf of our patients we are truly grateful for this fantastic kindness.

    We cannot think of a better way of expressing John’s approach than his own statement highlighting his motivation for the support:

    “On behalf of myself and my Radio Station Training Crew, we wish to acknowledge Janis and our thoughts and hearts go out to all the staff in Cedar Ward, and indeed to all the staff in Vincent’s Private Hospital, along with Vincent’s Main Hospital.

    The work and care is incredible by each and every one of the staff and this is just a small token from the Radio Station Training Crew. My sincere thanks to you all. John Carter”.

  5. Lynch Girls Run for Oncology patient care:

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    Sisters Caitriona and Marie Lynch took part in the Galway Bay Run in October 2021 and ran a half and full distance marathon respectively.

    In doing so, they fundraised for Oncology patient care here in St. Vincent’s in memory of a loved one. Their iDonate fundraising page raised a magnificent total of €2,428.30.

    We are extremely grateful on behalf of our patients.

  6. Paddy’s Walk – Fundraising for I.C.U. in memory of Paddy Conway

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    In memory of their much loved dad, Paddy Conway, his 3 daughters Deirdre, Sinead & Ciara undertook a 5 km walk every day for 119 days (the length of time their Dad was in I.C.U.), with the proceeds going to the Intensive Care Unit here in St. Vincent’s.

    Through their iDonate fundraising page and other donations, they recently presented the magnificent total of €11,000.

    The funds will be used to purchase a specialist chair for the Unit and the postgraduate education of a further specialist nurse in Intensive Care medicine.

    On behalf of current and future patients in I.C.U. here in St. Vincent’s, we are hugely appreciative of what the Conway family has done.

    Pictured presenting their proceeds are Deirdre, Sinead & Ciara, along with I.C.U. staff members Alita, Jincy, Christina & Olive.

  7. Collen Charity Cycle 2021 – Around the World in 8 Days for St. Anne’s/Cancer Care in St. Vincent’s

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    The staff of Collen Construction held their annual Charity Cycle, raising funds in support of chosen charities in Ireland, Germany and Sweden, where Collen operates.

    The cyclists completed a distance in excess of 45,000km in approximately 21 countries and, in so doing, raised money for 17 charities in Ireland and abroad.

    St. Vincent’s was delighted to be awarded €9,000, which will be dedicated to St. Anne’s Cancer patient care, in memory of a much loved colleague, the late Conor O’Carroll.

    We cannot overstate our appreciation of this kind generosity.

    Pictured L. to R. at the presentation of funds are Tommy Drumm, Dr. Ciara Drumm, Neil Collen, John Hickey, Susan O’Carroll, Alan Barnes & Sandra Muller

                               

  8. Glasheen Christmas Lights fundraising for the Liver Unit

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    Lisa & Murt Ryan and the Glasheen Community in Kildavin, Bunclody, County Wexford have used the Christmas season to fundraise for good causes. Their spectacular seasonal lighting display draws huge numbers of visitors, many of whom contribute to fundraising for the selected cause.

    This year, following the successful liver transplant for their friend Ciaran Kavanagh, the fundraising is all dedicated to the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

    The details of the event are as follows:

    Starting from the 19th November until 7th January. 

    Glasheen Christmas Lights 

    Glasheen, Kildavin, Bunclody, County Wexford

    See all updates on their F.B. page at https://www.facebook.com/Glasheenchristmaslights/

    You can also donate online at www.stvincentsfoundation.ie to this fundraising event and mention Glasheen Christmas Lights for the Liver Unit, when donating.

    We are most grateful to all involved in this great endeavour and wish them the very best in their fundraising.

  9. Fundraising for Intensive Care Unit in memory of Thomas Smith R.I.P.

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    In memory of a beloved husband and father, the Smith family from Letterkenny, County Donegal organised a variety of fundraising events. This enormously generous activity raised €1,000 for the Intensive Care Unit here in St. Vincent’s.

    In a very innovative and kind contribution, local children contributed pocket money to the event.  We are grateful to all who supported this fundraising, as we sympathise with the Smith family on their sad loss.

    The family travelled from Donegal to present the fundraising proceeds and are pictured below with staff members in I.C.U.

  10. My Legacy Month

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    St. Vincent’s Foundation is a founder member of My Legacy. My Legacy is a collaboration of a number of charities seeking to encourage people to make a will. It is a very important process to ensure that your wishes, in relation to your assets, will be carried out in the event of your death. Too many family disagreements result from ambiguity as to who should benefit from one’s estate.  It can also set out issues of guardianship, if it is relevant, for dependent members of the family.

    This time of year, My Legacy organises a promotional campaign to encourage the making of a will.

    There are 3 Simple Steps to Writing a Will:

    1. Make an appointment with a solicitor: A solicitor will give expert advice and support. This is the first step to discuss your wishes and decisions for the future.
    2. Look after loved ones first: A will provides for loved ones, assigns guardians, protects assets, and helps reduce inheritance tax.
    3. Consider a legacy gift to charity: If you have a cause close to your heard, consider leaving a gift to that charity in your will. A gift may be big or small and is tax free.

    Further information on how to make a will and the My Legacy Month campaign is available at www.mylegacy.ie.