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  1. Eamonn & Mary Burke, New Year’s Day Swim 2013 for Liver Unit

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    Eamonn & Mary Burke from Arklow again organised their New Year’s Day Swim in Arklow for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s.

    Eamonn is a liver transplant recipient. He and Mary recently called in (see photo above) to present the proceeds from this year’s event, which raised a magnificent sum of €6,300. On a clear but cold day Eamonn and Mary had nearly 50 people taking part which was fantastic.

    Our sincere thanks to all who organised and supported this event and to the people of Arklow who generously support this annual event. (See photos below taken on the day)

     

     

  2. Christmas Party fundraising by Teagasc Johnstown Castle for Liver Unit

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    Our thanks to Anna Fenelon and her colleagues in Teagasc in Johnstown Castle, Wexford for organising a raffle and auction at their Christmas Party held on 13th December last, for the Liver Unit in St. Vincent’s. They particularly mentioned the care a colleague David Ryan received in the unit. A total of €1,218.00 has been donated and we are grateful to all in Teagasc associated with this innovative fundraising.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Pictured from L. to R. are the Teagasc Johnstown Castle Christmas Party organising committee Daire O’hUallachain, Anna Fenelon, David Ryan (Liver recipient), Sarah Lacey & David Wall.

  3. Exercise equipment purchase for I.C.U. from a grateful patient and their family

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    Celebrating his great outcome from treatment in St. Vincent’s, Joel Durand and his wife Katia and their extended family, purchased an exercise bicycle for the I.C.U. Dept. in the hospital.

    This unique piece of equipment, which cost in excess of €5,000, enables patients to exercise while confined to bed. Due to an increase in the level of input and control required by the patients, it makes a tremendous contribution to their wellbeing and recovery.  We are really grateful to Katia and Joel for this wonderful gift to our patients. They recently called in and met with staff from I.C.U. and the Plastics Team.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  4. Liver Unit Fundraising

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    A Liver Unit patient, Pat Horan from County Laois organised a fundraising event and auction recently which raised the huge sum of €10,215.00. Pat and his daughter Aisling recently called in to present these proceeds to Prof. Aidan McCormick in the Liver Unit. Sincere thanks to Pat and all who supported this wonderful fundraising initiative.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Pictured presenting cheque to Prof. Aidan McCormick are Pat Horan and his daughter Aisling.

     

  5. Christmas Cards & Raffle for Breast Cancer

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    Supporting Breast Cancer research and care in St. Vincent’s, we held a raffle and sale of Christmas Cards during the month of December. Together they raised nearly €5,600. We want to thank everybody who supported this initiative by buying cards or raffle lines. We are particularly grateful to the donors of the wonderful prizes and to the many volunteers who gave their time to make this a great success.

    The funds will be a welcome contribution to helping our patients.

    Well done to those who were successful in the raffle.

     

     

  6. Michael Priest Dublin Marathon Fundraising

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    Michael Priest from Arklow took part in the Dublin Marathon on October Bank Holiday Monday last, fundraising for oncology services here in St. Vincent’s in memory of his late mother.

    Michael set up a MyCharity fundraising page and also organised a Table Quiz. Between the Table Quiz, sponsorship and his MyCharity fundraising, he raised a fantastic total of €1,542.46.

    We should add that Michael, as well as raising lots of money, completed the Marathon in a terrific time beating his target and personal best. Thank you again to all who contributed to Michael’s wonderful success.

     

    Pictured is Michael Priest presenting his proceeds to John Hickey.

     

  7. Liver Unit fundraising from Dingle Half Marathon

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    Well done to Aifric Ni Mhuircheartaigh from Dingle who took part in the Dingle Half Marathon on 1st September last for the Liver Unit here in St. Vincent’s. Aifric’s father Aogán is a liver transplant recipient. Fundraising through sponsorship cards and her MyCharity fundraising page, Aifric raised a fantastic amount of €1,300. As well as using sponsorship cards in English, Aifric designed unique cards in Irish. Well done and thank you to Aifric and all who supported her in this achievement.

    Aifric is pictured with her father Aogán

     

  8. Claregalway fundraiser for Liver Unit

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    Liver Transplant patient Saranne Flaherty from Claregalway organised a highly successful fundraising event on 1st December in support of the Liver Unit here in St. Vincent’s. Saranne called in with her parents to present the fantastic proceeds of €3,351.69 . We would like to thank Saranne and her family as well as numerous businesses who sponsored this event and who played a significant role in this outstanding success.

    Pictured L. to R. Gerry, Patricia & Saranne Flaherty present fundraising proceeds to John Hickey.

  9. Gorey Truck Rally fundraises for St. Anne’s Ward

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    Tony Bolger, again organised a Truck Drive in Gorey on the October Bank Holiday weekend to raise money for charities including St Vincent’s. This year St. Anne’s Ward in St. Vincent’s Hospital was a beneficiary of fundraising from this event and Tony recently called in to present €2,000. We are really grateful to Tony and his colleagues, and all who took part and supported this event.

     

    Pictured L. to R. are Nurse Michelle Connell and Dr. Karen Murphy receiving cheque presentation from Tony Bolger along with his son Dean and wife Ann.

  10. Tipperary Association for C.F. fundraising

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    Tipperary Association for Cystic Fibrosis, as part of their fundraising, very kindly donated €2,000 to St. Vincent’s Foundation. The money will be used for the benefit of C.F. patients here in St Vincent’s University Hospital.

    Michael Hickey Chairman of Tipperary Association for Cystic Fibrosis is pictured presenting the cheque to John Hickey & Ger Lanigan Ryan of St. Vincent’s Foundation.

    We are truly grateful for this generosity.