2010 Overseas Adventures Our Way Through the Continents and Raised Much Needed Funds for Our Extraordinary Hospital

Children’s Medical & Research Foundation Newsletter

Current Fundraising Appeals:  Plaster Saw  St Michael’s Ward  Cancer Genetic Research Programme

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Inside this issue: Dear Friends Letter from CEO David Doran 2 Thanks to You Thank you for the Music/New Entrance/St. Michael’s Ward/MRCG 2 Friends of Crumlin Inspired Fundraising Ideas From Around the Country 4 Corporate News Musgrave Triathlon/Diageo Triathlon 7 2010 Overseas Challenges Our Exciting New Challenges for the New Year 8 Kilometres for Kids Diary of a Dedicated Fundraiser/Kilometres for Kids News 10 Crumlin Heroes Stephen Butler 11 Help Crumlin Kids What’s On /Share your Story /Tax Efficient Giving 12 Winter 2009

For nearly twenty years now, we have trekked, walked, jogged and pedalled 2010 Overseas Adventures our way through the continents and raised much needed funds for our extraordinary hospital. We have helped Join us in 2010 for one of our many generations of sick children, providing state of the art equipment, renovating adventures and have your kilometres and expanding our facilities and translated into vital funds for Crumlin kids deepening our knowledge in paediatric medicine through life saving research.

We are delighted to be able to announce our challenges for 2010 and we hope that one of our adventurous itineraries excites and inspires you. Read more inside. We want our walkers to enjoy the finest walking trails of Seattle USA or to join us on the most exotic and stunning adventure walks in Rio, Brazil whilst our cyclists can say ‘ciao’ to the charms of the Italian countryside. Those interested in testing their limits with marathons or triathlons can choose from top destinations London, Chicago or New York.

www.cmrf.org | lo-call 1890 507 508 | [email protected] 1 Thanks to You

Dear Friends,

Christmas is one of the busiest times in our Emergency Department. Serious illness, choking episodes, winter bugs, outdoor accidents, respiratory emergencies – they all happen to our children. But thanks to you and your generosity we have raised the necessary funds to expand our Emergency Department so that your child is dealt with as quickly and effectively as is possible all year around. Thank you.

For most families and children, the Emergency Department is their first ‘Thank you for the Music’ experience of hospital. And it can be a daunting place for any child. So for doctors and nurses the priority is to reassure the family and deal with the child’s needs as quickly and sensitively as is possible. “Music Therapy changed “I think this staggering (her) from being in her progress is in large part As a result of all of your hard work by own world to now being down to the confidence taking part in our adventures overseas, interested in what is he got and the fun he had pounding the pavements for fun runs, going on around her.” with music. I really cannot marathons and the like, hosting gala balls, thank you enough ...” table quizzes, motorcycle runs, tractor runs, you have raised enough money for us to deliver crucial additional space. I would like to extend a particular thank you to our Just two of the many comments received the piano offers. It benefits all the unit’s corporate partners Musgrave and the INTO from the parents of children who have patients but particularly those with whose efforts you can read about here availed of our Music Therapy Service here hearing loss and sensory difficulties and also to those who responded to our in Crumlin. Music Therapy uses music to who can more easily touch and feel the Emergency Department Appeal. By setting address physical, emotional, cognitive, musical sounds because of the large up a direct debit and giving monthly you and social needs of our patients. It has flat surface area of the piano and the allow us to plan for the future. To all those been proven to be of great benefit to both accessibility of the vibrating strings.” who have played their part, a very big thank our in- and out patients. you. You have played a very important role In spite of the fact that the Music Therapy in giving us the opportunity to enhance the The Music Therapy Unit has been open Unit is open for just 2 days each week quality of care that a sick child receives. since 1993 when it was established there has been an increase in the number with the help of Chris De Burgh. But of patients who are treated. ‘We have Your efforts will ensure that the state recently with your help, we have been concentrated over the last year or so in of the art extension will have five extra able to supply it with new and specially raising awareness of the unit within the assessment/treatment rooms and a designed premises. Our fabulous music hospital departments and wards and we dedicated area for more minor injuries and therapists, Trudi Carberry and Aine Flynn now receive increased requests for in illness as well as better working facilities are thrilled with their new home. “The area patient appointments. We try to make to assist our dedicated staff. The new is custom designed for us and gives us this our priority while still maintaining facility will be completed by January 2010. separate office space, as well as plenty important links to community services, If you would like to find out more about of storage areas; this is important as we which have referred children to the unit our Emergency Department Build please need to keep the clinical area as flexible since its inception.’ contact one of our team on [email protected]. as possible”. Thank you again from all the team. I would We want to thank you so much for also like to wish you and all yours a safe and “Through the generosity of many supporting us. There will be an open happy Christmas and best wishes for the fundraisers, the Children’s Medical & day in the Music Therapy Unit during New Year. Research Foundation has been able to January. All are welcome to come purchase a lovely grand piano for the unit. along and view the upgraded facilities. Kind regards, This gives the staff new opportunities If you want to know more, please David Doran CEO to maximize the efficiency of the service contact our fundraising team. by exploiting the wonderful resonances

2 www.cmrf.org | lo-call 1890 507 508 | [email protected] New Entrance

Every year over 100,000 patients come through our hospital doors here in Crumlin but on recent visits our patients are experiencing something entirely new – a transformation, of sorts.

Gone are the dark hues on the wall, the long boxy corridor, instead the main building’s interior, has received a total facelift and has been opened up to be a brighter more spacious and welcoming interior. And the verdict? The kids love it.

And that is exactly what officials, architects and designers of the entrance intended to approach the building from a distance and see the brightness and colours and feel positive and welcomed. It’s a place they can emotionally empathise with. Thanks to you we have been able to create that space. Thank you.

St Michael’s Ward

St Michael’s ward is a 22 bedded ward which caters for children with varying medical conditions that are chronic /long term illness which may require frequent or prolonged hospital stays. Thanks to you and in particular to Tipp FM and our Ladies’ Committee, (read more about their efforts in this newsletter), the Children’s Medical & Research Foundation has been able to commit and help with plans to revise the current parent facilities and to up-grade the sitting and coffee room in St Michael’s Ward to allow parents get valuable time to refresh while not being too far away from their child. Your generous funds will support and help meet the gold standard as set out by HIQA,

• The bathroom and showers will be upgraded with improved wheel chair accessibility to same • There will be new floor covering through out, to remove the old dark lino from yester year and create a clean fresh Medical Research Charities Group environment on floors and walls • The new facilities will allow for wall mounting of certain The Children’s Medical & Research Foundation is a member of equipment to allow more space for staff and family the Medical Research Charities Group. The MRCG has lodged • We aim to create a dining area for children to meet with a pre-Budget Submission with the Department of Finance other inpatients and maintain normal social patterns that outlines the requirements for continued State funding in among their peers medical research in the current recessionary environment. • We hope, if funds allow, to upgrade our old TVs to allow The Minister and Department of Health have promoted the for entertainment, to minimise the negative effects of importance of patient-focused, charity-led research through long boring days of hospitalisation. the instigation of the MRCG / HRB Joint Funding Scheme. € If you want to help the patients and families of St Michael’s, please This innovative scheme is available through a 1m allocation to the call our fundraising team on 01 4096300. base of the HRB Budget. In our pre-Budget Submission we called for this funding to be guaranteed for the future. In addition, we called on the attention of the Government to the requirement for continued funding of a research friendly health care environment that will result in better patient outcomes and care, in addition to contributing to the knowledge economy. The State will get greater returns for the funds invested by continuing and developing further the existing MRCG/ HRB joint funding scheme and will be recognised for actively engaging with and acknowledging the role that patient organisations play in the research and development of treatments that are of critical importance to them.

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Macroom A.F.C Score for Crumlin Kids Ballyadams Shows Its Measure

On Saturday 15th of August, members and friends of Macroom Ballyadams may be a small parish in Laois but it is no Soccer Club togged out to raise money for Our Lady’s Children’s reflection on its power as a community! Hospital in Crumlin. Six teams took part in the adult blitz, with Wilton, Coachford, Ballyvolane and Droumree joining Macroom 1st and 2nd Martin Dempsey junior is our very own little patient for the past 3 teams. Wilton beat Ballyvolane in the final on penalties after a well and a half years. He is still undergoing treatment with us here in contested game ended in a draw. We want to thank all the clubs for St John’s Ward. Martin and his family wanted to do something for giving up their time to take part in the blitz. Our very own Nicola O leukaemia research understanding its fundamental importance in Sullivan presented the Kenny’s Jewellers trophy to the winning Wilton improving and assisting in the treatment of leukaemia. They also captain John Daly. wanted to help the ward that Martin visits so regularly.

It wasn’t just the grown ups however Together with their hardworking community they raised a staggering that played their part. The juniors €29,135! That on top of what they have to go through as a family. I togged out also on the day with four don’t think we can really describe Ballyadams as a small parish now! teams taking part in a schoolboy’s The size of their heart is as big and as generous as any town in the blitz, with ‘Team Dynamite’ the eventual land. Thank you Ballyadams and thank you to Martin jr and his Mam winners. There was so much other stuff and Dad, Martin and Sarah Dempsey. on the day with a host of food stalls, bouncy castles and mini games to keep the crowd entertained. Everyone had a great day and a grand total of €6,000 was raised for Crumlin’s sick kids. Thanks to all the teams.

BMW 318i Car Raffle

This year’s car raffle took place on October 30th in the Teachers for Kids Medical Tower at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin.

The INTO under the stewardship of John Carr has built a strong and The winning ticket was pulled by the Chief Executive of the lasting relationship between the national school teachers and the Hospital, Lorcan Birthistle with our CMRF Chairman, Shane hospital over the last two decades. They have raised well in excess €1m Molloy and Chief Executive, David Doran also present. Our in this time. Their generosity can be felt throughout the hospital and this winner of the BMW 318i was F O’Regan in Co Cork. Ticket year they donated €127,000 that went in to fund the completion of our number: D132221. Thanks to everyone who took part in expansion of the Emergency Department. Go raibh mile maith agaibh. this year’s raffle and for selling so many tickets around the We welcome your unyielding commitment to sick kids. country. You really help make the difference.

4 www.cmrf.org | lo-call 1890 507 508 | [email protected] Tractors for Kids Tipp Fm day raises over €50,000 Down in Ballyragget back in 2006 a group of keen tractor drivers came together to raise funds for Crumlin. Their first trip in July 2006 took them to Waterford, a modest trip in their eyes but it was so successful that €22,000 later they decided that they could do even better! They have grown along with their collection. Now taking the route to Mullingar, they have in the region of 25 collectors, 6 tractors and drivers and two cyclists. But it’s not just the collection. Over the two days they also organise a really successful night with an auction and raffle in Fitzpatrick’s Bar. Everyone works hard to make sure it costs as little as possible (cutting sticks, making hampers, begging for raffle prizes, even losing their hair . . .) They have raised a total of approx €110,000 on the runs to Mullingar! Everyone in the group is so committed to raising money for Crumlin and the entire trip is self funded Tipp may not have pulled off this year’s hurling final but boy (including the overnight stay). Next year the Ballyragget crew did they manage to pull it off for Crumlin’s kids. €51,000!!! are looking forward to doing something bigger and better The hardworking team at Tipp Fm and the huge number of for their five in a row. So if you should spy them, beep your volunteers are a credit to the county! horns, shout the name of Ballyragget and give it up for their commitment to our sick kids. Sincere thanks and praise to This day of fundraising countywide was the Grande Finale of a whole everyone involved in this very successful charity event. They series of fundraising events that took place throughout Tipperary have done us so proud. during September. The number of events organised was astounding. From Golf classics, to a sponsored silence, to coffee mornings to cake sales to sponsored walks to a sponsored tattoo live on air – all of these Ladies Raise Over €13,000 added greatly to the funds raised. On the day itself in September, the Tipp Fm team and a busload of volunteers set off from the Tipp Fm The Ladies Committee organised Studios at first light and did a whistle-stop tour of the county. People their annual Harvey Nichols Beauty came out in large numbers to greet the convoy which eventually landed Evening and Dinner and raised in back at Tipp Fm studios in Clonmel a full 12 hours later! excess of €13,000. The proceeds will go towards the refurbishment Commenting on the success of Tipp Fm day, Ethel Power CEO of of St Michaels Ward. This is a Tipp FM said: “The level of support was unbelievable and once again 22 bedded ward which caters people from Tipperary proved how amazingly generous they are and in for children with varying medical some places they followed us along the road to make their generous conditions including Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis, Haemophilia, donations.” We at CMRF couldn’t put it better. Thank you Tipperary. Sickle Cell Disease and Juvenile Rheumatology arthritis. The funds raised from this year’s Tipp Fm day will go to St Michael’s If you want or would like to help by becoming part of a ward, a 22 bedded ward which caters for children with varying committee we would love to hear from you. Please contact medical conditions that are chronic /long illness which may require Anna Kinsella at [email protected] frequent or prolonged hospital stays.

www.cmrf.org | lo-call 1890 507 508 | [email protected] 5 We want to give you and your schools plenty of notice to get ready for our Kellogg’s Fun Raise 4 Kids Week in April 2010. What used to be ‘Jump for Joy’ is now called Kellogg’s Fun Raise 4 Kids and we hope with the help of our very own fundraising hero Stephen featured in our newsletter that it will be an even bigger and better event in 2010. The challenge now in its 16th year encourages secondary school students throughout the country to get active while raising funds for the hospital. To date over 100,000 students have participated in this € initiative which has raised over 2m. This is one of our most popular events on the calendar and seems to generate the most fun. Everyone in the schools seem to thoroughly enjoy the challenge and participating seems to enhance every one’s camaraderie in the school. Your school can register for this nationwide event by calling us on 01 4096300.

Chip in for Kids Chatterbox - Recycle for Crumlin Kids

You know that old phone in the drawer, you see that iPod that died a death and those print cartridges that just litter the desk, why not give them to us? We REALLY REALLY want them. You know why? Because every time you donate one to us, you are actually giving support to Crumlin’s Kids. Just on donating your phone alone we could buy a small gift for a sick child. So what do you have to lose? Make their Christmas special, use the enclosed envelope and return your old mobile phone, ipod or print cartridges freepost to the Chatterbox Recycling Appeal. Thank you.

*15:7 &)>8 The final of our National Corporate Golf -.1)7*38 Tournament was held in the beautiful Mount 485.9&1K 7:21.3OH Juliet on Monday 28th of September.

12 teams of four competed on a balmy September day. The winners of the day, with a magnificent score of 94 points stableford, were The Griffin Group who qualified for the finals by winning our Dublin event at the Royal Dublin Golf Club.

The runners up were “Cocoon” (with 91pts) who won at Cork Golf club (probably the only time Dublin have beaten Cork). In third place with 89 points was the Intel team (winners in Naas). The special individual prize was won by Ian McGuinness of Roganstown with 36 points.

The worst team score was 73 points but fair play for turning up! Wooden spoon in the post! As they said in the TV show Dragnet “The names have been saved to protect the innocent.”

If you want to chip in for kids or would like to help by becoming part of a committee we would love to hear from you. Please contact Alan Higgins at 087 2766122 or contact [email protected] Help Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin by donating your 6 www.cmrf.org | lo-call 1890 507 508 | [email protected] mobile phones, digital cameras, iPods and print cartridges Corporate News

Annual Musgrave Triathlon Diageo Triathlon

In September hundreds of people Diageo Ireland employees organised the turned out at Farran Woods, Co. 12th annual Guinness Triathlon in aid of Cork to take part in the annual Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin in Musgrave Triathlon. Now in its the Phoenix Park in October. Despite the eight year, the event has raised a wet and windy weather conditions almost whopping €2.7 million to date for 200 participants took part and raised over Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, €50,000 for our tiny patients which was their Crumlin and the Irish Cancer biggest year to date. Over the past eleven Society. The Musgrave Triathlon is a huge event in our calendar. It years, over €300,000 has been raised by means so much to us in terms of the amount raised and the use we the Diageo staff and triathlon participants. can put to the money, in making a difference to the lives of very sick children. Musgrave HR Director, Shea Fahy and Rugby personality Organised by an internal committee of volunteers, the huge staff Rocky Elsom presented a cheque for €250,000 to David Doran, involvement is testament to the enthusiasm generated internally by CEO, Children’s Medical and Research Foundation, Crumlin the Diageo committee and a great deal of thanks is awarded to this and John McCormack, CEO, The Irish Cancer Society. With the hard-working unit. “It has been a privilege working on such a fun endorsement of the company and its enthusiastic staff members event that raises money for Crumlin’s kids, translating our kilometres and retail partners, we have committed the money raised from this into vital funds for the hospital”, said Niamh Cashel committee Triathlon to complete the expansion of our emergency department. member and triathlon participant. It is amazing to see what one organisation can do when there is the commitment and focus of all involved to raising funds for very worthy Our sincere thanks to Diageo for their hard work and commitment causes. If your company wants to partner with us to help sick kids in making this event possible and their on-going support of our work please contact our corporate manager Johann Fox [email protected]. here in Crumlin.

Together we can and will make a difference

What’s good for your business can also be good for our Crumlin kids

Each and every day sick children from all over Ireland come through the doors of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin and benefit from the expertise of our world class medical team.

Yet there are other important members of the team, members just as important as the doctors and nurses in our hospital, and they are Crumlin’s generous Leave a Gift in Your Will and partners in business. Their funds have contributed to buying life-saving state of the art equipment and Help Heal the Littlest Hearts funding vital research.

Irish businesses have recognised that customers don’t Childhood is so precious, and when a child suffers from just prefer to deal with responsible companies, they insist on it. As one of Ireland’s most respected charities, a childhood illness or disease, it can change their lives Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin wants to help forever. Hopes and dreams can be lost and precious continue this partnership with Irish business. potential could be wasted. To find out more about how you and your business can build The Children’s Medical & Research Foundation helps our most vulnerable long lasting partnerships that can both enhance your business children by way of providing life saving support for sick children in Our and help save sick children’s lives, contact our Corporate Lady’s Children’s Hospital, and the Children’s Research Centre, Crumlin. Fundraising Manager Johann Fox on 01-4096300 or on [email protected] A long term gift is a wonderful way to support the things you care about most, now and after you’re gone. Please help make all the difference and We were overwhelmed by the response that Homestead’s contact our legacy executive in the Foundation. They will be happy to help. ‘Home from Home’ Campaign had. The response of our members, staff, retailers and customers was second to none- Our message The Children’s Medical & Research Foundation to our retailers and loyal customers was it is simply good to give Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin back….Be a Part of It …Every Purchase counts! 14–18 Drimnagh Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 T: 01 409 6300 | F: 01 455 1045 Tom Shipsey, CEO Stonehouse

www.cmrf.org | lo-call 1890 507 508 | [email protected] 7 Overseas 2010 Adventures

Kilometres for Kids

Italy Cycle Tour September 11 – 18 »» Choose one of our five trip grades – leisurely to tough »» Explore Italy’s famed cycling Brazil region of Emilia Romagna »» Cycle through stunning villages and vineyards Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views AdventureApril 1 -11 »» »» of the Adriatic Riviera and rolling » October 22 – Nov 1 (TBC) » countryside & visit the regions Walks many historic castles and towns »» Challenge yourself with a stage of Giro d’Italia »» Explore Rio’s iconic sights »» Check out Rio’s stunning beaches »» Hike to the summit of Pico da Tijuca »» Travel to Petropolis »» Enjoy the views on Sugar Loaf Mountain

Our 2010 challenges have something for everyone. So why wait? Request our overseas brochure, take the first step, call today and help support our Crumlin Kids by having your kilometreslo-call translated 1890 507 into 508 vital 8 www.cmrf.org | lo-call 1890 507 508 | [email protected] funds for our hospital. Chicago Triathlon Seattle Trail August 26 – September 1 July 12 -22 »» Choose one of the Walk three options – Sprint, International or Relay »» Tour President Obama’s hometown and take in Chicago’s architectural monuments and some of the best museums in the world. »» Take a breather in the some of the city’s world famous jazz and blues’ cafes »» Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of city from the John Sears Tower

»» Walk Seattle’s scenic lakes & river trails »» Explore its beautiful states parks »» Visit one of the most cultural and influential cities in the USA »» Encounter Seattle’s famous markets and shopping areas Italy Cycle »» Sample its vibrant nightlife Tour September 11 – 18

ING New YorkNov 4 - 10City Marathon

»» Run through the streets Virgin London of New York City April 24 -26 »» Check out the City’s shopping opportunities Marathon »» Visit world famous galleries and museums »» Run through the historic and »» Enjoy the delights of Central Park vibrant streets of London »» Check out London’s shopping opportunities »» Unwind in some of the city’s most famous pubs www.cmrf.org | lo-call 1890 507 508 | [email protected] 9 Kilometres for Kids

Norway Motorcycle challenge Diary of a Dedicated Fundraiser – Pat Cunningham

stages of the trip when spirits needed to be that night as Rosaleen and Jim Boyle, who had Wow, what a trip. Over 35 friends of lost a child themselves and been fundraisers the Children’s Medical & Research lifted. I never thought I would eat homemade banana bread in Norway, this given to the for many years, spoke to everyone about why Foundation, Crumlin embarked on a Crumlin means so much to them. challenge of travelling the length of group in Bergen having been cooked by our chef Clodagh McKenna. She joined us on Norway as far as its capital Oslo in seven Great group of people, great bunch of days this autumn. We saw it all! The the trip along with a number of other familiar faces but they settled in like they had been organisers and I am so proud to have done all twistiest, windiest roads of Norway’s this for Crumlin children’s hospital. I want to most famous road ‘The Trollstigen’ gave fundraising for decades! keep fundraising for the kids so I’ve just put way to the beauty of Geiranger, nestled together a calendar featuring kids from all over amid the most picture-perfect glaciated I did the trip, all 2000km, on a BMW 800ST machine and it was wonderful to be so close the country and their parents, which I’m hoping valley you ever could see. will raise a lot more money for the hospital. You to the scenery and culture of Norway at every twist and turn. Stavanger and Dalen were my can contact me through the CMRF office for Our party was a mixture of old faces and new more information on how to purchase one! ones that added bursts of energy on a daily highlights. The trip finished at the Irish embassy basis and kept us going through the tougher in Oslo and there was a lump in my throat later

More Kilometres for Kids News

Our Dublin City Marathon heroes mini marathons for us, call our team here Led by Dublin’s 98 Presenter, Declan and we will provide you with your very own Pierce, 180 runners donned their fundraising pack and special running vest running gear and ran Dublin City for the day. Contact [email protected]. We Marathon the October Bank Holiday would be so grateful. Weekend. That’s a whopping 4,716 miles in total translated into much 2010 Kerry Walk needed funds for our hospital. The We are looking forward to decamping to Kerry again for our Walk in the Kingdom. sense of pride in their achievement will have hopefully replaced the We had so much fun this year down there aches and the pains of the day. We are so grateful to them all for and the team was so supportive we want pounding the pavements for us. to do it all over again. If you or your county want to organise a walk, contact us and we will support you all the way. Call today on 01 Our New York City 4096300 Marathon heroes Yet again one of the largest Irish charity teams ran this year’s New Super Hero Fun Run York City Marathon for us this year and they loved every kilometre! For those of you who may want to stay nearer to Crumlin we have Well perhaps exaggerating slightly, but they did absolutely rave very exciting plans afoot (sorry ed!) to organise a superhero fun run about the buzz on the streets, the crowds and the overall atmosphere in May 2010. It’s all still very much under wraps but if you want to get in New York City, the city that never sleeps. By all accounts a lot you and your family involved in any way you can already contact our of them didn’t either once they finished their marathon, celebrating team and we might whisper the details. We guarantee you are going into the wee hours. Well done to all of them. If you or any other to love this one! sporting heroes want to run, walk or jog marathons, fun runs, 10ks,

10 www.cmrf.org | lo-call 1890 507 508 | [email protected] Crumlin Heroes Stephen Butler: Aged 13.

I did,” he says. “To let them know that they wife Emer and baby Tess and his Mother can get through it, they are not alone, and put Valerie, Stephen has managed to come up them at ease by sharing some of my with generous and imaginative ways to raise own experiences.” funds for the ward. Today, Stephen Butler, aged 13, is a modern He has organised sponsored cycles in his day hero and is an inspiration to us here at community, convinced his school to host Crumlin. Although he requires treatment a Non Uniform Day, inspired the Parent’s several times a year, his positive outlook is a Association to utilise their baking talents for source of great pride to his loving and very a Pancake Day and even raffled his own bike proud mother Valerie, the staff in Crumlin who challenging his friends to give generously. look forward to his visits and all his school Everyone who knew Stephen was friends, teachers and head master. Thanks immediately enthusiastic about his ideas, to the efforts of one boy, patients’ lives have and his friends rallied to the call many of been transformed for the better and the work them having had siblings, relatives or friends practices of staff have been improved. The who had been cared for at the hospital. They inspiration continues. Thanks Stephen. realised that being in the hospital can be difficult when you’re a kid, and they wanted For the last 13 years Stephen has been to show solidarity with their friend Stephen Testimonials in and out of Our Lady’s Children’s and spread a little happiness by giving as Mary Traynor, Clinical Nurse Manager Hospital and has become intimately much as they could. Stephen is an inspiration to all the staff on familiar with Crumlin and its staff. “I Our Lady’s Ward. He has gone through have been to almost every ward here As a result of all his great initiatives and a very difficult period in his life both in the hospital” says Stephen “but Our their generosity he was able to buy universal emotionally and physically, yet has never Lady’s ward is my favourite. The staff remote controls for all the TVs on the ward to waivered in his desire to help others. here have become my friends.” save kids getting out of their hospital beds Stephen has raised a significant amount of to change the channel and a digital camera money for Our Lady’s ward and all the staff And Stephen is not someone who forgets to take better pictures of wounds for the are extremely grateful for all his hard work his friends. Over the last 3 years Stephen doctors and nurses. and that of his brother Ciaran. A big thank has given what he can to ensure that his you also goes to Valerie who not only looks friends on the ward have what they need. But Stephen hasn’t stopped there. He has after her boys but is always supplying Ever since his beloved Dad passed away channelled some of his experiences as a the nurses with treats. Stephen and his in St Vincent’s Hospital, Stephen has been patient by counselling other patients who family have really been so generous to inspired to raise funds for those who are sick might be fearful of an important operation. the ward and the hospital not only with and vulnerable. With the love and support “It’s very important to talk to others who the money they have raised, but with the of his family, brothers Ciaran, Sean and his are going through some of the same issues support they have given to others in similar circumstances. All the staff in Our Lady’s would like to take this opportunity to Thank You All for your generosity. Mary

CMRF News

New Website: We will be launching a totally revamped and exciting new website very soon. Keep an eye to it. It will allow you get closer to us, become our friends, share photos with us of your events even videos.

Sad Farewells: We bid farewell to Connie and Carmel this year, both long serving members of staff whose commitment to the Foundation and its mission never wavered over their many years. We wish them all the best for their retirement.

www.cmrf.org | lo-call 1890 507 508 | [email protected] 11 If you would like to receive more information about the events below or other events, please email us: [email protected], Help Crumlin Kids lo-call 1890 507 508 or visit our website: www.cmrf.org Overseas Events April 1 – 11 2010 Brazil Adventure Walk Upcoming Events April 24 – 26 2010 Virgin London Marathon July 12 – 22 2010 Seattle Trail Walk New Year’s Eve Ball: Not yet decided for New August 26 – September 1 2010 Year’s? Then why not join our fundraiser Caroline Chicago Triathlon September 11 – 18 2010 Duffy for a Black Tie Ball in The Portmarnock Italy Cycle Tour October 22 – November 1 2010 (TBC) Hotel & Golf Link’s, in aid of Our Lady’s Brazil Adventure Walk November 4 – 10 2010 Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. Starts at 7pm, ING New York City Marathon there is a Pre-Dinner Champagne Reception in the Cocktail Bar which is followed by a 4 Course National Events December 31 2009 Meal and Monster Raffle/Auction. There will also New Year’s Eve Ball February 20 2010 be a Pop Art Display by Brendan Higgins with a The Marian Gale Ball commission to be auctioned on the night.

One of our champion fundraisers in Donegal, Eleanor Mooney is organising design_ www.reddog.ie Live Band “Loose Change” till 12.15am with her 10th Anniversary Atlantic Drive 12k Sponsored Walk on New Year’s a DJ till 2am. The late bar goes on till 1.30am Day at 12noon from the Singing Pub, Downings in lovely Co Donegal. Why € Tickets per person 100 For tickets contact not join her? For more details contact Eleanor on 086 841 2070 or email Caroline Duffy 087 7750380 or email [email protected] [email protected] Remember if you are organising an event in 2010, walking, running, jogging or crawling why not do it The Marian Gale Ball will be held in the Four for our Crumlin Kids. Any support we can give you, we would be happy to help. Or if you want to get Seasons Hotel on Saturday 20th February 2010. involved in any of the established national events around the country, like the Great Ireland Run, the Women’s mini marathon or Athlone triathlon call our team today and we will provide you with special Marian is celebrating 30th years in business. fundraising packs. Call you today 1850 507 508 For more information contact Anna Kinsella on 01 4096300 or [email protected]

Share Your Story experience with Crumlin. We believe that by sharing your stories with us, you deepen our understanding of our mission We invite you to share personal memories and reflections to serve children and families and help inspire others to give about your experience at the hospital. Our Foundation generously so that the spirit of Crumlin can continue. is intertwined with the very personal experiences of the patients and families in the hospital. So we’re inviting you You can email our Communications Executive, Sarah on to share personal memories and reflections about your [email protected]

If you are eligible, we will contact you to Sign a Form. Pay Nothing. increase the value of your donation by Raise 5500,000 up to 72%. This will cost you nothing and it won’t affect your tax or finances If you are one of our supporters, in any way. All you have to do is fill in a thank you. Your generosity has form and send it back to us freepost. enabled us achieve so much over Please be part of this simple yet the years for generations of sick powerful initiative and help support sick children. Now you’ll be delighted children. Remember, your information is to hear that the Children’s Medical confidential and your tax and financial & Research Foundation has found affairs are not affected. It just means we a way to make your donation can claim a valuable tax rebate on your work even harder –and increase behalf and immediately put it to good hugely in value. work. Please help us help sick children.

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