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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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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St James's Hospital Staff Members update us on what was purchased in their Small Grants Competition project/initiative and what benefit it brought to their patients, visitors and staff.   €50,000 was awarded to 43 successful initiatives in the Foundation’s 2016/2017 Small Grants Competition. The funds to provide these grants represent unsolicited general donations.   Through this
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Run the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon - 28th Oct 2018   or why not take part in one of the race series events (online entry opens on January 15th):   Fingal 10k Frank Duffy 10 mile SSE Airtricity Dublin Half Marathon     The SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon has been a sell out event for the last several
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Our range of charity Christmas cards are now on sale. By purchasing these cards, you are supporting our homeless patients here at St James's Hospital.  This year, proceeds from sales of these cards will go to our Patient Support team who often need to provide new pyjamas and hygiene products for our homeless and vulnerable
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Thank you so much to Anne-Marie Baird and everyone involved in the "Donegal Shines a Light on Lung Cancer" fundraising event.   Anne-Marie presented a cheque recently to our Target Lung Cancer team for €2,548 from money raised at the event.   Donegal Shines a Light on Lung Cancer Event In November of 2016, supporters
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CAMINO DE SANTIAGO 2017   Join us on the spectacular Portuguese Coastal route of the Camino de Santiago and help raise funds for St James’s Hospital.   The Camino Portugues or "Portuguese Way" spans from Lisbon to Santiago. It is a rewarding challenge that will bring you through some of the most stunning scenery in
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At 76 years of age, Donal Corcoran has no intention of hanging up his walking boots, despite having already  walked over 5,000 miles in Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, France, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy and Portugal and Spain.   The former teacher started his long distance walking in 2010 at the age of 70, by undertaking the project of walking 1000
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On Saturday the 20th of May, we will once again be taking to the saddle for the 2017 Wicklow Mountains Cycle Challenge.   Following on from the success of last years’ event, the cycle will start and finish in the stunning grounds of Russborough House, Co. Wicklow and you will have 2 routes to choose from.   50km – The shorter
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