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  1. Hazel Brack’s Pink Day 2014

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    Hazel Brack Pink Day 2014Hazel 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.

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  2. 2014 Remembrance Run for St. Vincent’s

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    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

     

     

     

  3. 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

    Moira Furey Remembrance Run November 2013

     

     

     

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

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    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.

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  5. John Summers Hell and Back Challenge

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

    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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  6. 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

     

  7. 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

     

     

  8. 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.

     

     

  9. 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.