loumacc, Author at St. Vincent's Foundation

Marie Ahearne & Friends Hell & Back Challenge Feb 15

March 13, 2015 11:21 am Leave a Comment

Marie Ahearne & Friends Hell & Back Challenge Feb 15

Congratulations to Marie Ahearne & Friends from Co. Waterford who took part in the gruelling Hell & Back Challenge on 1^st Feb 2015, raising €1,100.00 for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s.

The Hell & Back challenge has to be one of the most gruelling undertakings imaginable and we are most grateful to Marie, her fellow competitors and all who supported this wonderful fundraising initiative.

On behalf of our patients, we thank them.

Lorna Purcell’s Run Fifty Two for St. Vincent’s Liver Unit

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In one of the most innovative fundraising initiatives, Lorna Purcell committed to running 52 races during 2014, to raise money for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s.

She committed that each event would be a minimum of 5km and it included events up to 10 miles in distance.

With huge effort, Lorna, supported by many friends along the way, raised €3,000 for this great cause.

Pictured as she presents her cheque are Lorna and her Mum & Dad Therese & Michael, together with Orla and Stephen, both of whom participated with her, in many of these challenges.

U.C.D. Med Day 2014

February 6, 2015 9:58 am Leave a Comment

On the 17th October last, U.C.D. Medical Society held their annual charity day to support many worthy charities. St. Vincent’s is always included and we really appreciate this support.

On Med Day, hundreds of students took to the streets of Dublin to fund raise in bright attire and, with great energy and enthusiasm raised in excess of €21,000.

We were delighted to receive €1,500 for patient care, research and education here in St. Vincent’s. We are really grateful to the students, who each year, make this contribution.

Since 2009 St. Vincent’s has received €13,000 from UCD Med Day.

Pictured are Aoife & Stephen from Med. Soc. UCD presenting to John Hickey, St. Vincent’s Foundation.

Movember Fundraising for Cancer Research in St. Vincent’s

January 28, 2015 2:33 pm Leave a Comment

Our thanks to Alan Jacob and his work colleagues in Intel who raised the magnificent sum of €2,356.00 for Cancer Research here in St. Vincent’s.

Alan and his friends took part in the “Movember challenge”. This result involved a huge effort from so many people and we are very thankful to them.

St. Vincent’s Rugby Club Charity Ball 2015

January 12, 2015 11:04 am Leave a Comment

St. Vincent’s Rugby Club are steadfast supporters for the hospital and each year their Charity Ball has supported different causes in the hospital.

This year their preferred causes are Emergency Medicine & Cardiology.

Their annual St. Vincent’s Charity Ball will take place on Saturday 21^st February 2015 in the Shelbourne Hotel.

For further details and tickets please contact Nick Rutledge on 086-0801038 or email stvincentscharityball@gmail.com

Hazel Brack’s Pink Day 2014

November 25, 2014 11:19 am Leave a Comment

Hazel Brack has for many years been one of the best fundraisers for St. Vincent’s. Year on year she has created events for Cancer support in the hospital.

On October 24th she again organised her colleagues in Dunnes Stores, Cornelscourt and raised the fantastic sum of €3,705.36 in one day of activities.

We have to particularly mention Maria Kinsella and Gerry Finglas in this success.

Hazel was, as always, greatly supported by her family in this work and we thank them sincerely.

We are truly grateful to the Management of Dunnes Stores, the staff and particularly Hazel herself.

2014 Remembrance Run for St. Vincent’s

October 8, 2014 8:38 am Leave a Comment

The 3rd annual Remembrance Run takes place in the Phoenix Park on Sunday November 9th 2014. Combining a reflection of loved ones who have died with fundraising for a favourite charity, this event has become popular with thousands of participants.

If you would like to take part or sponsor someone who is involved please go to http://remembrancerun.ie.

If you would like to support a cause in St Vincent’s we will provide a sponsorship pack.Just contact us by phone on 2215065 or by email on stvincentsfoundation@svhg.ie

Moira Furey Remembrance Run

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On Sunday November 9th 2014 the family and friends of the late Moira Furey will again take part in the Phoenix Park Remembrance Run. Last year over 200 people took part in memory of Moira and raised nearly €13,000 for Pancreatic Cancer care and research in St Vincent’s. The money directly enabled a vital piece of research into early diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer.

Moira’s family are hoping for a great turnout and result this year. If you would like to support the fundraising please go to

http://www.mycharity.ie/event/fureykenny_remembrance_run_2014/

Moira Furey Remembrance Run November 2013

Tara Mines Underground Electricians Cycle for Cancer Research in St. Vincent’s

October 7, 2014 10:55 am Leave a Comment

We are very grateful to John Davey & colleagues underground electricians in Tara Mines. In memory of their late colleague and friend John Galvin, they organised a gruelling 80km Westport-Louisburg-Leenane-Westport fundraising cycle in County Mayo on the weekend of 27th June last. This is the second year they have undertaken a cycle, for Oncology Research in St. Vincent’s and a further event is planned for next year.

A magnificent total of €3,000 was raised from this year’s event.

We also wish to express our thanks to Eoghan O’Neill and all in Boliden Tara Mines who contributed to this outstanding result.

On behalf of our patients, we appreciate all associated with this wonderful initiative.

You can see photos below taken on the day.

John Summers Hell and Back Challenge

August 25, 2014 8:57 am Leave a Comment

John Summers (Centre) alone with his father John, Wife Frances, daughter Holly and sister Joan present his fundraising proceeds to John Hickey

John Summers took part in the Hell and Back Challenge in June 2014 to raise money for St Anne’s Ward in St Vincent’s. Hell and Back is described as Ireland’s toughest physical and mental challenge.

John had been a patient in St Vincent’s and wanted to help others through this brave undertaking. He raised a phenomenal €1,834 in sponsorship.

His Mum, Doreen, also a patient in St Vincent’s sadly died during his preparations.

John came into the hospital to present his fundraising proceeds, accompanied by his Dad John, sister Joan and his wife and daughter Frances and Holly. It was a very emotional visit for them all.

Thank you John, family and supporters.

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