On Saturday, November 10th the Foundation will host its inaugural Gala dinner in Christchurch Cathedral in aid of Lung Cancer. Over 300 guests are expected to attend on the night which will be a Black Tie evening together with a very special live performance by Anuna, Ireland`s leading acappella vocal ensemble.   Bookings for tables
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We had a great turnout for the VHI Women's Mini Marathon this year with an estimated 160 fundraising on behalf of the hospital.   It was fantastic to see so many supporters including hospital staff, patients and their families and friends make the effort to participate in the event, and fundraise for the hospital. In
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Congratulations to Dr Martin Barr, from the Thoracic Oncology Research Group at St James’s Hospital & Trinity College Dublin, who was awarded the 2018 European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) Young Scientist Award (Senior Category) at the recent 54th IACR Annual Meeting in Dublin.   From left to right: Dr Martin Barr, Andrew Binns (EACR),
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We were delighted to welcome Transition Year student Mitchell Hurley, from Sutton Park School, to work with our Target Lung Cancer team / Thoracic Oncology Research Group recently for work experience. Mitchell created a Lung Cancer Awareness survey for his peers to provide an insight into what exactly young students know about lung cancer, their opinions
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2017 was a busy and successful year for the Thoracic Oncology Research Group and our Target Lung Cancer (TLC) campaign. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their donations to TLC and for events that took place across the country. We are looking forward to working with our patients and the
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Vivian’s Story Vivian grew up in Goldenbridge, close to St James's Hospital.  She emigrated to London, where she continued to live up until 2014.  In 2010, Vivian was diagnosed in London with Stage 1 uterine/womb cancer, and she had surgery to remove the cancer.  So Vivian carried on with her life, until in April 2014,
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For something different this Mother's Day, why not gift a donation to a special mother you know?   Mother's Day is fast approaching on 11 March!  This year we are asking you to consider making a donation to St James's Hospital as a Mother's Day gift.   Whether it's your own mam, your child's mam
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At 7:45pm on Wednesday, 18th of July, St James’s Hospital Foundation will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Liberties Fun Run in aid of St James’s Hospital.   This unique 4 mile timed road race takes participants through the heart of old Dublin and attracts in excess of 1000 participants every year. Starting & finishing in the beautiful grounds of the Irish Royal
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We would love you to join the fun and be a part of our team this year on Sunday 3rd June. Your participation in the VHI Women's Mini Marathon helps us to provide much needed comforts and additional facilities for patients throughout the hospital and it is deeply appreciated.   Walk, jog or run on your
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Now in its’ third year, the Wicklow Mountains Cycle Challenge is an annual event organised by St James’s Hospital Foundation with all proceeds going to St James’s Hospital, Dublin.   Since its beginning in 2016, the event has almost doubled in participation and has raised over €35,000 for St James’s Hospital. All of the proceeds
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