loumacc, Author at St. Vincent's Foundation

Christine Kearney’s Halloween Raffle for Breast Cancer services in St. Vincent’s

October 29, 2013 11:11 am Leave a Comment

Christine Kearney was in typical festive mood in the hospital on Thursday 24th October, fundraising again for Breast Cancer Services here in St. Vincent’s.

The team of a Witch, accompanied by Dracula and a Cat raised a total of €2,250.00 for Breast Cancer. The display of prizes was most impressive as Christine had gathered an amazing 53 prizes for the raffle. In addition to selling tickets on the day and beforehand Christine handed out sweets to children in the hospital.

Our thanks to Christine & her family, her friends Catherine & Katie and all who contributed prizes and supported this fun fundraising initiative on behalf of our patients. The pictures below capture the occasion well.

St. Vincent’s Foudation supports Best Will in the World Week 2013

October 11, 2013 9:19 am Leave a Comment

Did you know that 66% of people living in Ireland do not have a Will?

Solicitors across Ireland are offering €50 Will consultations during the third Best Will in the World Week 21st – 25th October 2013. Participating solicitors can be viewed on www.bestwill.ie.

St. Vincent’s Foundation is a founding partner of MyLegacy.ie. MyLegacy organisation, in partnership with 400 solicitors, is encouraging people to make a will and consider leaving a gift to their favourite charity, regardless of size and after family and friends have been looked after. See www.mylegacy.ie for a list of participating solicitors and charities.

In direct support of St. Vincent’s, we are delighted that our own solicitor, Mangan O’Beirne, provides a free consultation for people thinking about how to deal with their estate after their death. Mangan O’Beirne, based in Donnybrook, Dublin can be reached on 01-6684333.

Recent research on charitable giving, leaving gifts in wills to charities and will making in Ireland shows that:

• Ireland was ranked as the second most charitable country in the world in the 2011 World Giving Index

• The Index showed that 75% of the Irish population gives money to charity every month (while 38% volunteer time and 65% help strangers)

• However only 34% of adults in Ireland have made a will and of those who have a will, it is estimated that only 10-12% have included a gift to charity

• Having a will appears to be a function of age as 82% of those over 65 years have a will whereas only 51% of those aged 45 – 64 years of age and 26% of those aged 35 – 44 years have a will

• Of those who don’t yet have a will, 30% would like to leave a gift to a charity in their will and this desire is highest among 18 – 24 year old respondents

• Charitable donations in wills are the foundation of many Irish charities generating nearly €26 million per year

Remember St. Vincent’s when making your Will

Fundraising for Cancer Research by Tara Mines staff

October 2, 2013 2:20 pm Leave a Comment

Our thanks to John Davey and colleagues working in Boliden Tara Mines in County Meath for raising €905 for Oncology Research here in St. Vincent’s.

John & his friends organised a 50km Cycle in County Clare recently in memory of their late colleague and friend John Galvin, who was treated in St. Vincent’s. John was a very popular staff member in Tara Mines and this was a tribute to him.

We are grateful to the management in Boliden Tara Mines who supported and contributed to this fundraising effort.

Again our thanks also to all the Underground Electricians and staff in Boliden Tara Mines who were associated with this fundraising.

Pictured are the Boliden Tara Mines group with the initial cheque for €500, which was part of the wonderful final figure of €905. A great contribution to cancer care here in St. Vincent’s.

Head Shave for Liver Unit

September 17, 2013 1:15 pm Leave a Comment

Brian Waldron from Ballyhaunis Co Mayo organised a Head-Save in early August in support of the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s and raised the terrific sum of €3,600 from the event.

He prepared for the shave by growing his hair for 17 months.

Brian’s Dad, Tom, had a liver transplant in St. Vincent’s in 2005 and he and all the family pitched in to make this such a success.

Our pictures of Brian show the “before”, the “after” and the “in-between”!

We are grateful to all the Waldron family who are pictured presenting the proceeds.

C.F. Unit Fundraising in memory of Sandra Dunne Lousse R.I.P.

August 16, 2013 10:13 am Leave a Comment

In memory of Sandra Dunne R.I.P. from Donadea, County Kildare who lost her battle with Cystic Fibrosis in January of this year, her husband Amaury Lousse, the Dunne family, relatives and many friends have undertaken numerous fundraising events to fundraise for the C.F. Unit here in St. Vincent’s

Among the events they organised were the Meath Garda Spin 10km Cycling Race in Trim on 27th April last and a Fun Run on 19th May. In addition, many family members and friends took part in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon. In a novel fundraising exercise they requested that Poor Box contributions stipulated by Naas & Trim Courts would be committed to C.F. in St. Vincent’s.

In an enormous effort lead by Amaury, Sandra’s brother Brian, and her sister Laura they raised a total of €34,400 to improve facilities for C.F. patients in St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Amaury along with Sandra’s parents Sarah & Joe, Sister Laura, Brother Brian, Aunt Bridget and sister-in-law Ann Marie, called in on 15th August to present the fundraising proceeds. It was a particularly emotional visit for the family and we thank them for making that difficult journey. Our thanks, also, to Prof. Charles Gallagher and the many members of the C.F. multi-disciplinary team who knew, loved, and cared for Sandra and who came to meet with the family on their visit.

Glen Hatton Charity

August 8, 2013 1:20 pm Leave a Comment

In memory of Glen Hatton from County Wexford, his family conducted a major fundraising series to raise money for patient care in St. Vincent’s.

Together with their friends and neighbours, Glen’s parents David & Fran and his sisters Hazel & Lisa, organised a range of events which together produced the incredible sum of almost €60,000 donated to the hospital. This money will be a major contributor to the environment and positive outcomes for our patients. We are really grateful to the Hatton family and all who helped.

Pictured above are the Hatton Family presenting cheque for €59,438.41 to John Hickey

Tom Kennedy Memorial Vintage Car Show for Cancer Care

July 31, 2013 9:47 am Leave a Comment

The Tom Kennedy Memorial vintage car show and family fun day took place on Sunday 14th July last in Rathnew, County Wicklow. Originally organised by the late Tom Kennedy, and now run in his memory by his sister Eileen and fellow members of the Garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club, this event was a fantastic success raising €2,100 in aid of St. Anne’s Cancer Care in St. Vincent’s

2013 St. Vincent’s Rugby Club fundraising

July 23, 2013 1:39 pm Leave a Comment

Each Year the St. Vincent’s Rugby Club has supported specific causes in the hospital and this year has again been an outstanding performance. Mirroring the Club’s success on the pitch, the Club contributed a fantastic sum of €4,600 to this year’s supported cause – Breast Cancer Research.

The annual Club Ball was held on 1st March last. The Ball was a wonderful success with a €3,600 surplus. Our thanks for all who supported and sponsored this event

The Rugby Charity Ball committee also organised a Bag Pack in Merrion Shopping Centre on 30th March last which raised €1,000.

Our sincere thanks to Ben Creavin and his committee in St. Vincent’s Rugby Club for their hard work and dedication in organising these two major events. We wish the incoming committee every success in the new season.

Fundraising Evening in Longford for Cystic Fibrosis 16th August

July 10, 2013 11:01 am Leave a Comment

Jillian McNulty is holding a very exciting fundraising evening for C.F. on Aug 16th in The Courtyard Cafe, Longford.

Kicking off at 6pm with a men’s chest/leg wax and food for everyone. There will be a D.J. to provide music, a fashion show and a raffle with great prizes.

In addition, there will be an auction at the event offering many items, including signed Dublin & Mayo Jerseys.

For further details contact Jillian on 086 8675301.

Jillian McNulty’s Cycle for C.F. & St. Vincent’s

July 4, 2013 2:15 pm Leave a Comment

Jillian McNulty, a patient of the Cystic Fibrosis Unit in St. Vincent’s Hospital, lead a group of cyclists from Carrick-on-Shannon to Dublin over a 4 day journey. Starting out on Friday June 21st they arrived triumphantly into St Vincent’s on Monday 24th to a welcoming audience of staff and supporters. Jillian and her team were blessed with good weather for the trip.

Supported along the way by fundraising events, the group raised €4,500 which is shared between C.F. Ireland and C.F. care in St. Vincent’s University Hospital.

As well as our gratitude to Jillian and the other brave cyclists, we express our thanks to Jillian’s parents, Frank and Fionnuala, her family, friends and the families and friends of all the participants. It was a poignant event for some of the cyclists who themselves had lost loved ones to C.F.

Gillian is also organising a fundraising evening in Longford on 16th August. We will provide details under “Events” in due course.

“Jillian McNulty’s Cycle for C.F. & St. Vincent’s”

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