Clodagh Phelan from County Laois along with family and friends took part in the 2012 Women’s Mini Marathon in June. Her uncle Brendan English took part in the Cork Mini Marathon on 16th September last. Their combined fundraising for Cancer Research in St. Vincent’s in memory of Clodagh’s late mother Mary Phelan, raised a magnificent sum of €2,782.50. Our sincere thanks to all involved
Our thanks to Catherine (Kate) Mernagh (pictured below with John Hickey) for organising a highly successful Variety Concert on the 3rd November last in Glenmore Parish Hall, County Kilkenny which raised €2,649.65 for the Liver Unit.
The success of the event reflected an enormous community effort in Glenmore. Many of the volunteers who contributed to the Concert were present when the cheque for the proceeds was presented recently.
Pictured at the cheque presentation in Glenmore are Back Row: Liam Mernagh, Bernie Cullinhane, Eddie Kenny, Jo O’Shea, Dave Morrissey & Mary Aylward. Front Row: John Hickey, Katie Doherty, Kate Mernagh & Michael Shalloe
Congratulations to Patrick Noonan and his aunt Ann Hanily who undertook this year’s Dublin Marathon to fundraise for the Liver Unit. Together they raised the magnificent sum of €3,407.00 for the Liver Unit through their MyCharity.ie fundraising page and offline sponsorship.
Patrick’s mother Tina had a liver transplant here in St. Vincents in June 2012. Patrick recently called in with his mother and his father Tony to present his sponsorship proceeds. In their MyCharity fundraising page they highlighted Tina’s gratitude for the wonderful care and attention she received in both the Liver Unit and I.C.U. following her emergency transplant operation.
Hazel Brack(on right) Dunnes Stores Pink Day Cheque presentation 2012
Hazel Brack, our long-term supporter, and her work colleagues in Dunnes Stores, Cornelscourt organised a “Pink Day” on Thursday 25th October last to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care & Research here in St. Vincent’s. They held a day long series of activities and a magnificent sum of €3,878.30 was raised on the day.
Our thanks to all the management and staff of Dunnes Stores Cornelscourt, and particular thanks to Hazel and her family.
Our long-time supporter and fundraiser Christine Kearney has been nominated for Ireland’s Charity Hero Award and is in the running to win.
The 10 nominees with the most votes will be shortlisted and a panel of independent judges will select a single winner. The winner will be announced at the Better Together Awards on 6th December.
Better Together is a nationwide campaign which aims to build support for hundreds of charities, clubs and associations across the country by encouraging the public to support these good causes and make a difference in their communities.
Ireland’s Charity Hero Award celebrates an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to a good cause in a voluntary capacity.
You can vote once every 24 hours for our nominee from now until 5pm on 19th November
Log on now and VOTE FOR CHRISTINE at the following link.
http://www.bettertogether.ie/content/christine-kearney
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 and non religious cards. St. Vincent’s is acknowledged on all cards.
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.
Download our order form here 2012 Christmas Card Order Form
Thank you to the family and friends of the late Ben Stafford Snr., who organised the Ben Stafford Memorial Darts tournament on Saturday 13th October last in the Ballally Inn in Sandyford. A magnificent sum of €1,045 was donated to St. Vincent’s for Cancer Care in St. Anne’s Ward. We are particularly grateful to Peter Ronayne and Ben Jnr., along with all who supported this wonderful fundraising event.
Ben Stafford Memorial October 2012
On October 11th, to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness month, our great supporter Christine Kearney organised a raffle in the main reception in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Christine, along with her family and friends raised the terrific sum of €1,142 for breast cancer research here in St. Vincent’s. Our sincere thanks to all who supported this raffle.
Autumn 2012 Newsletter now available
The Autumn 2012 edition of “Friends of St. Vincent’s” is now available under “About Us” and “Donor’s Newsletter” section on our website. I am sure you will agree that the range and extent of activities captured there are fantastic.
As well as highlighting fundraising support it also shows the growing number of projects enabled by donors. We are most grateful to all our supporters, donors and fundraisers for their continued generosity.
During Best Will in the World Week, everybody’s encouraged to consider making a will.
Only 34% of people living in Ireland have made a will. The importance of making a will is being highlighted in the lead-up to the second Best Will in the World Week which takes place from 22nd–26th October.
During Best Will in the World Week, organised by MyLegacy, a coalition of over 70 Irish charities (of which St. Vincent’s Foundation is a member), solicitors across the country will offer will consultations to the general public for a flat fee of €50. Those interested in making or updating an existing will, are also being encouraged to leave a gift to their favourite charity in their will, after loved ones 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. Callers should mention that they are connected to St. Vincent’s Hospital.
