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  1. Tom Kennedy Annual Memorial Run

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    In memory of the late Tom Kennedy, the Garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club held a most successful Memorial Run on July 13th 2014 in Ashford.

    Tom who died in 2012, was well known and much loved in Wicklow and was very involved in Vintage and Classic cars. His family and friends organised, what has now become an annual event, to raise money for Cancer Care in St. Vincent’s University Hospital and contributed the terrific sum of €2,000.

    Thanks to all who made this wonderful event possible.

    Copy of Tom Kennedy Memorial Fundraising for Cancer 2014 (2)

    Tom Kennedy Memorial Fundraising for Cancer 2014

     

  2. King Kinsella’s Walk

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    Alan Kinsella, a.k.a. as the “King of Cambridge”, organised King Kinsella’s Walk on May 4th last with supporting fundraising activities. Ably supported by his close friend Michael Behan and many supporters in Ireland and abroad, they raised the terrific sum of €1,893 for Neurology care in St. Vincent’s Hospital.

    It was a superb community effort from the Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre.

    Our sincere thanks to all.

    Alan "King" Kinsella cheque presentation June 2014

    Alan photographed with some of the staff who cared for him

    Alan Kinsella and Michael Behan cheque Presenatation June 2014

    Alan and Michael present the fundraising cheque to John Hickey

     

     

  3. Opening of James Gill “Chill-out” room in St Anne’s Ward

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    Gill Family cheque presentationJune 5th 2014 witnessed a very joyous but poignant event in St Anne’s Ward in St Vincent’s Hospital.

    A relaxation room for patients and family with state-of-the-art equipment was opened in memory of James Gill who died in the hospital in May 2013 aged 20.

    The room has a large-screen TV, and facility for internet and computer games together with a white-board in a relaxing setting. The design of the room reflects what James identified when he himself was a patient. Regrettably he did not see the project finished.

    The refurbishment of the room was made possible by a donation of €30,000 from the James Gill Cancer Fund. The balance of the funds donated will provide TV’s in St Anne’s Day-care Centre in St Vincent’s

    During his illness James’s family and friends raised €60,000 to assist in his treatment but he died before he had the treatment.cheque presentation Gill family

    His family divided the money equally between St Vincent’s and Tallaght hospitals as he had been a patient in both.

    James’s Mum and Dad, Geraldine and Declan, officially opened the room accompanied by his brothers, Stephen and Karl and his sister Holly along with his Granny and Granddad, Mary and Liam and many many friends.

    Commenting on the opening Geraldine spoke about James’s spirit and positive attitude during his illness.

    His memory will live on through the legacy he has left in this room for countless patients who will benefit from it.

    On behalf of our patients we thank the Gill family and their friends for their generosity.

     

     

  4. Linda Purcell Runs 52 races for Liver Unit

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    Linda Purcell Runs 52 races for Liver Unit

    In support of research in the Liver Unit in St Vincent’s Hospital,  Linda Purcell is planning to run 52 races during 2014. The shortest races will be 5K and the longest 10 miles. This means what she will have completed over 200K by year-end. She is well on target.

    A close family member was a patient in the Liver Unit some years ago and, thankfully made a full recovery to good health.

    If you would like to learn more or to support Linda in this great endeavour please follow the link to her MyCharity page http://www.mycharity.ie/event/runfiftytwo.

  6. Tom Kennedy Memorial Static Show

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    The Tom Kennedy Memorial Static Show and Family Fun Day will take place on Sunday 13th July 2014 

    Venue: Wildings Field, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow (Just off the N11)

    Time: 2pm

    In Aid of St. Anne’s Oncology Ward, St. Vincent’s University Hospital

    For further details please contact

    Eileen on 087-8329235 or email goivcc@gmail.com poster for tom kennedy memorial run

  7. Variety Dance Mount Wolsey June 15th

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    There is a great event happening in Mount Wolsey Hotel, Tullow, Co Carlow on Sunday, June 15th 2014.

    A Variety Dance in memory of Emma O’Donoghue is raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Unit in Sr Vincent’s Hospital.

    The event with a host of acts starts at 7 PM and promises to be a most enjoyable night while raising money for a great cause

    Tickets, priced at €10 each are available from either John Lucas on 087-6259763 or Dessie O’Donoghue on 085-1793378.

    Emma O'Donoghue Memorial Poster

     

  8. Pink Day Oct 2013 in Dunnes Stores Cornelscourt

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    Hazel Brack continues her wonderful series of fundraising events for Cancer care in St. Vincent’s. On 25th October last, Hazel had a Pink Day in Dunnes Stores in Cornelscourt, where she works. Through her organisation, hard work and with the support of her colleagues she raised almost €5,000 on the day. We are grateful to Hazel who has now raised over €14,000 for St. Vincent’s. We also appreciate her family’s support and we thank the Management & Staff of Dunnes Stores, Cornelscourt.

    Pink Day October 2013 in Dunnes Stores, Cornelscourt

    Pink Day October 2013 in Dunnes Stores, Cornelscourt

    Pink Day Oct 2013 in Dunnes Stores, Cornelscourt

    Pink Day Oct 2013 in Dunnes Stores, Cornelscourt

  9. 2014 Charity Cycle Challenges:

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    Sponsored cycles have been growing in popularity both as an enjoyable activity and effective

    This year St. Vincent’s has again linked with Cycling Safaris to offer a wide range of options. Anyone interested in doing a cycle for St. Vincent’s can contact Cycling Safaris directly at www.cyclingsafaris.com  or Tel: 01-2600749. Alternatively please call St. Vincent’s Foundation on 01-2215065.

    St. Vincent’s Foundation will provide sponsorship packs for anyone wanting to participate and raise funds for the hospital.

    2014 Atlantic to Med Flyer

    2014 Cycling Safaris

  10. St. Vincent’s Christmas Cards now on sale

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    St. Vincent’s Foundation Christmas Cards are sold to raise money for the Foundation.

    The Christmas Cards are very high quality and feature traditional religious cards (varied) and non religious cards (varied). We also have three new designs for 2013.

    The cards are exceptionally good value at just €5 per pack of 10.

    To order please email us on stvincentsfoundation@svhg.ie  or call us on +353 1 2215065

    2013 Christmas Card Order Form

    2013 Christmas Card Order FormG. Santa CardE. Desert Scene A. Celtic Greeting