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  1. Fundraiser in memory of John Grant (Sconny) in aid of research into Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer 

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    There is a consensus among medical specialists that early detection is of primary importance in the outlook for patients with Pancreatic Cancer. As a consequence, St. Vincent’s University Hospital under the leadership of Prof. Kevin Conlon is prioritising research into early detection. We are delighted that the Grant Family are undertaking a series of fundraising activities to support this critical work.  They do so from the most tragic of circumstances following the loss of their beloved husband, father and brother John R.I.P.

    The fundraising is really brought to life in the words of the family expressed below:

    “On the 28th of January 2022 our lives changed forever after John passed away from Pancreatic Cancer after being diagnosed only 8 days prior.

    Please support St. Vincent’s Research Foundation by donating funds or taking part in our raffle extravaganza”.

     If you would like to support this extremely worthy effort, the Grant Family has set up an iDonate fundraising page at  https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/JohnGrantFundraiser

    Sincere thanks to all on behalf of our current and future patients.

  2. Run Mom Home – fundraiser for St. Anne’s Cancer Care

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    Following the death of his beloved mother, Marian, Damien Redmond from Stepaside has been hugely supportive and helpful in St. Vincent’s. His first contribution was the creation of pouches for thew use of patients undergoing chemotherapy in the hospital. These have been universally popular.

    In a further development, Damien is organising a 70km run in one day, on 15th April next. The run will be from the main door of St. Vincent’s University Hospital to his mum’s home in Arklow.

    We couldn’t hope to surpass Damien’s own description of the motivation for this wonderful endeavour and his message is outlined below.  We are really grateful to Damien and the extended family for this magnificent venture.

    Damien has set up an iDonate fundraising page at this link iDonate.ie | Support Run Mom Home

    “On the 15th of October 2022 our lives changed forever when after a four year battle with 3 different types of cancer our Mam was robbed from us. 

    Our Mam was brave, strong, courageous and fought until her last breath to stay with us. No matter how hard the fight became, she never gave up. On her darkest days she always said “today I will be sad but tomorrow I’ll go again”. That’s exactly what she did, she defied all the odds, put on a smile and laughed her way through cancer, surrounded by her family and friends.

    Unfortunately the end came suddenly for our Mam and we weren’t able to grant her wish to return home before she died. She passed peacefully in our arms in St Vincent’s Hospital. She never got the opportunity to complete her bucket list or make it home so we want to do it for her.

    On April 15th 2023 we are going to Run Mam Home. We intend to run from St Vincent’s University Hospital Dublin to our Mams home in Arklow, a distance of 70km.

    We are doing this to honour our mam’s memory but also to earn much needed funds for patients & families on St Anne’s Ward in St Vincent’s Hospital.

    We spent a large amount of time on St Anne’s ward and we will be forever thankful to Dr. Claire Andrews, Dr. Karen Murphy, Dr. Katie Livingstone, Dr. Stuart Mac Cluer, Dr. Janice Walsh, Dr. Ruth Pritchard,  the nursing team of St. Anne’s ward, Mairead, Emma, Amy, Remya, Samu, Aine, Norma, Eileen, Anne Marie, Leo, Adele, Naomi, Remya,  and St. Monica’s, the catering team, dieticians and all involved in mums care over the last 4 years. Their kindness and support kept us going and they fought just as hard as our Mam to keep her with us.

    We understand that times are hard for everyone right now but if you could spare any amount at all, it would really make a difference to families on their cancer journeys. Cancer is a fierce disease and we would love to do something to make life a little easier for other families going through it.

    You can follow our journey on Facebook & Instagram @mightymarian. Thank you for your kindness & support.”

     

  3. The Country Club Bar & Lounge, Limerick – Christmas Raffle for Intensive Care Unit

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    The Country Club Bar & Lounge, Limerick organised a Christmas raffle on 23rd December last. As it coincided with the second anniversary of the sad death of Darren O’Shea, his brother Lloyd suggested that the proceeds would be donated to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in St. Vincent’s, where Darren was treated. The proprietors of the Country Club, Gary & Eileen Clancy readily agreed, for which we are very grateful.

    The proceeds of the raffle came to an amazing €2,100 and is a most welcome contribution to our I.C.U. Eileen & Gary, we are deeply grateful to you, as we are to Darren’s extended family.

    Pictured at the cheque presentation to John Hickey, St. Vincent’s Foundation are Eileen Clancy of the Country Club Bar & Lounge with Pauline O’Shea and grand-daughter Amelie. Also pictured are Pauline, Amelie and Maria McKevitt.

  4. Lambay Christmas Lights appeal for Colorectal Cancer care in St. Vincent’s

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    In December we advertised an exciting Christmas lights fundraising project being undertaken for the first time by Ciara Crangle and her friends and neighbours in Ballybrack. We are delighted now to report on an outstanding success in fundraising from this undertaking.  Ciara raised the grand total of €2,280 for Colorectal Cancer patient care and research here in St. Vincent’s.

    The pictures capture the spirit of the Christmas lights exhibition, which clearly was marvellous. Ciara presented the cheque for the money raised, together with her friend Sinead Cahill recently. On behalf of all our patients we express our sincere thanks for this wonderful activity and result.

    Pictured on the left is Ciara Crangle presenting the proceeds to John Hickey, along with her friend Sinead Cahill

     

     

     

     

  5. Collen Charity Cycle 2022 – The Sky’s the Limit

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    In addition to being one of the oldest companies in Ireland (founded 1810), Collen Construction are unrivalled in their contribution to the societies where they work. Corporate Social Responsibility is clearly a central value for the company and has been so long before it became a focus generally in business.

    St. Vincent’s is fortunate to have been selected as a Charity Partner by Collen raising funds for St Anne’s/Cancer in the hospital. St. Anne’s was originally selected by Collen in memory of their much-loved colleague, the late Conor O’Carroll, who was treated in St. Vincent’s.

    We cannot better describe this year’s event than to reproduce the words of Tommy Drumm, Managing Director of Collen Construction.  We are indebted to all in Collen, particularly the Cycling Committee.

    “Collen Construction held their annual Charity Cycle over the weekend of Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th September 2022. A total of 140 participants made up of Collen employees, friends, family, charity partners, clients, subcontractors, and extended supply chain participated in the event, choosing their own route and cycling at their own pace. The event also had 30 main sponsors from Collen’s supply chain and brought together Collen’s project teams in Ireland, Germany and Sweden, with others participating in Abu Dhabi, UK, France, Hong Kong, Spain, South Africa and USA. A total of over 10,000km was cycled, with €80,000 raised for Collen’s 17 charity partners, which include St. Vincent’s Foundation.”

    This year’s Charity Presentation took place in Collen Head Office, East Wall Road on Friday 16th December where Neil Collen, Chairman and Tommy Drumm, Managing Director presented John Hickey, C.E.O., St. Vincent’s Foundation with a cheque for €5,000 (see photo of cheque presentation)

  6. Lambay Christmas Lights appeal for Colorectal Cancer care in St. Vincent’s

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    In a festive spirit of fundraising, Ciara Crangle has organised a Christmas display, grotto and lighting in her garden, to fundraise for Colorectal Cancer care in St. Vincent’s.

    For further details see Ciara’s Facebook page at

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088259080274

    Ciara would like to acknowledge the financial support given by Glasco Recycling; Southside Partnership; Igo Inn pub; Centra Ballybrack Village; Sinead Cahill, Slimming World Dun Laoghaire; Doran’s Pharmacy; Alan Conway Locksmith and Michael Donovan, Funeral Directors

    We wish Ciara every success in this endeavour and we are grateful on behalf of our patients.

     

  7. 2022 “Friends of St. Vincent’s” newsletter now available

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    The 2022 edition of “Friends of St. Vincent’s” newsletter is now available.  You can also view the magazine here on on our website under News & Events – Donor’s Newsletter.

    There are many exciting and uplifting stories of fundraising and donations and also the tangible impact that those gifts had on our capacity for patient care.

    This is an opportune time to express our gratitude for your contribution to all this support. A big sincere Thank You.

    We hope you enjoy the content and any feedback is welcome.

  8. Graham Memorial Clontibret Pipe Band collection for the Liver Unit

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    Clontibret Pipe Band recently held a dedication night for their founding member Kenny Graham who had passed away a few years ago. On the dedication night they formally renamed the band, in his memory, as Graham Memorial Clontibret Pipe Band. There is a particularly strong connection between the Band members and St. Vincent’s Liver Unit. Adrian Jebb, who had a successful liver transplant in 2005, is a very active member, together with his family. Kenny Graham had previously fundraised very successfully for St. Vincent’s Liver Unit.

    On the dedication night, the band took up a collection to be shared equally between Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care and also the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s. From the total raised of €1,200, we are delighted to acknowledge receipt of €600 for St. Brigid’s Ward in the Liver Unit. Our thanks to all concerned for their generosity to St. Vincent’s.

    The late Kenny Graham as well as their new bass drum and pipe bag covers. Below cheque presentation photos.

    John Hickey with L to R Wilson Jebb, William Jebb & Adrian.   

    Wilson Jebb, William Jebb and Isaac Leathem

  9. Fundraising raffle for Renal/Dialysis Unit in St. Vincent’s

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    Michael McHugh from County Wicklow organised a “first” for St. Vincent’s fundraising. He arranged a terrific online raffle through iDonate for the renal/dialysis unit here in St. Vincent’s. Headlined by the first prize of a charolais heifer and with a wide range of other great prizes, Michael raised a magnificent total of €8,636.22.

    Michael’s fundraising was in memory of his late father Michael who was a patient for many years in St. Vincent’s.

    On behalf of current and future patients, we are really thankful to Michael, his family and supporters.

    Pictured below is Michael presenting his proceeds to John Hickey

  10. Captains’ Charity Day, Carrickmines Golf Club for Prostate Cancer Care & Research

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    Nicki McKee & Clive Chapple, Captains of Carrickmines Golf Club organised a Charity Day on 3rd September last. Despite the weather being unseasonably difficult, the day raised and amazing sum of €11,553.63, which is testimony to the popularity of the Captains and the generous spirit of the Club.

    The proceeds of the fundraising day will be dedicated to Prostate Cancer Care & Research here in St. Vincent’s. This is a very welcome addition tour capacity in this important area and we are extremely grateful on behalf of our current and future patients.

    Pictured are Nikki and Clive presenting proceeds to John Hickey, St. Vincent’s Foundation